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You will find articles here that have been published in various magazines, trade journals etc. Most are presented in a PDF format and you will require Adobe Acrobat to open them. Some articles have an external link to the site of their original publication.
If you want pdfs of papers in scientific journals, please contact Dr. Thierry Chopin

  1. “Aquaculture conference seeks solutions” in The Moncton Times and Transcript, 24 August 1998. PDF
  2. "Fish farms clean up their act" in BioMedNet - Top Stories, on June 4, 2003. PDF
  3. "Polyculture: profiting from an eco-friendly mix " in Atlantic Business, Vol. 14, No.3, pp. 52-55, June/July 2003. PDF
  4. "Integrated aquaculture " in Canadian Geographic, Vol. 123, No. 5, p. 24, September/October 2003. PDF
  5. "Cleaning up aquaculture " in The Navigator , Vol. 6., No. 10, p. 57-58, October 2003. PDF
  6. "Cleaning up the sea cages " in Saltscapes, Vol. 5, No. 3, May/June 2004. PDF
  7. Brochure on integrated multi-trophic aquaculture for AquaNet. AquaNet Fact Sheet, Vol. 2, 4 p. June 2004. EnglishFrançais
  8. "Fixing fish farms" by Elizabeth Querna in US News & World Report, Vol. 137, No. 5, p. 62, August 2004. PDF
  9. Proceedings of the Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Workshop held in Saint John, N.B., 25-26 March 2004. Bull. Aqua. Assoc. Canada, 104-3, December 2004. PDF
  10. "Salmon farming" in ScienCentral News - Top Story, on March 10, 2005.
  11. "A seaweed soaks up TNT - and may help clean oceans" by Mark Clayton in The Christian Science Monitor, on March 24, 2005. PDF
  12. "Plan would expand ocean fish farming" by Marian Burros in The New York Times, on June 2, 2005. PDF
  13. News release ("Minister declares July 4-10 Aquaculture Week") in Government of Newfoundland and Labrador site, on July 4, 2005.PDF
  14. "Rationale for developing integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA): an example from Canada" in Fish Farmer, Vol. 29, No. 1, p. 20-21, January/ February 2006. PDF
  15. "Conference speakers' profiles - Thierry Chopin, Seaweed Connoisseur" in FISHupdate , Issue No. 1, p. 35, March 2006. PDF
  16. "What's 'Cooke'ing in the Bay? Surf'n Surf'n Surf or integrated aquaculture!" in Cooke Aquaculture Newsletter, Spring 2006. PDF
  17. "IMTA: template for production?" in Fish Farming International, Vol. ..., p. 27, May 2006. PDF
  18. "Feds invest $2.9 million in multi-species aquaculture research" in Northern Aquaculture, Vol. 12(3), p. 10, May/June 2006. PDF
  19. "NB aquaculture professor receives award from France" in Northern Aquaculture, Vol. 12(3), p. 26, May/June 2006. PDF
  20. "France honours innovative New Brunswick professor" in Fish Farmer, Vol. 29, No. 3, p. 7, May/June 2006. PDF
  21. “The seaweed resource of Eastern Canada” by Thierry Chopin and Raul Ugarte. In: World Seaweed Resources. An Authoritative Reference System: 46 p. (2006). A.T. Critchley, M. Ohno and D.B. Largo (Eds.). A multimedia, interactive DVD-ROM. ETI BioInformatics Publishers, Amsterdam. ISBN: 90 75000 80 4. (16.5 MB PDF)
  22. "Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture. What is it and why you should care... and don't confuse it with polyculture" in Northern Aquaculture 12 (4), p. 4, July 2006. PDF
  23. "Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture making headway in Canada" in The Canadian Aquaculture Research and Development Review, p. 28, January 2007. PDF
  24. “Integrated multitrophic aquaculture. Canadian project combines salmon, mussels, kelps” in Global Aquaculture Advocate, Vol. 10, No. 2, p. 52-55, March/April 2007. PDF
  25. “Seaweed connoisseur becomes association president” in Fish Farmer, Vol. 30, No. 3, p. 32-33, May/June 2007.PDF
  26. “Professor at University of New Brunswick becomes President of International Seaweed Association” in Northern Aquaculture, Vol. 13, No. 3, p. 21, May/June 2007.PDF
  27. “IMTA in full gear” in Cooke Aquaculture Newsletter, Spring 2007.PDF
  28. “Professor at the University of New Brunswick becomes President of the International Seaweed Association” in Aquaculture Europe, Vol. 32, No. 2, p. 30-31, June 2007.PDF
  29. “Turning water-borne waste nutrients into a cash crop” in Inshore Ireland, Vol. 3, No. 3, p. 21, June 2007.PDF
  30. “Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture” in Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
  31. "Wikipedia listing for Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture" in FISHupdate.com, 05 July 2007.
  32. "Wikipedia listing for Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture" in FishFarmer-magazine.com, 05 July 2007.
  33. "Thierry Chopin: un passionné des algues et de l'aquaculture doublé d'une fonction diplomatique” in Le Saint-Jeannois, No. 107, p. 7, 28 August 2007.PDF
  34. "Canadian research: integrated multi-trophic aquaculture” in National Shellfisheries Association Quarterly Newsletter, p. 3 and 6, September 2007.PDF
  35. "Competition for space is critical, says Borg" in FISHupdate.com, 25 October 2007.PDF
  36. "A taste of Atlantic Canada” in Intermezzo, Vol. 6, Issue 16, p. 22-33, Fall 2007.PDF
  37. “New Brunswick salmon farmers are environmental leaders, says trade body” in FishFarmer-magazine.com, 03 February 2008.PDF
  38. “Growing seaweed sustainably” in The Gulf of Maine Times, Vol. 12, No. 1, p. 1 and 8, winter/spring 2008.
  39. “Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) will also have its place when aquaculture moves to the open ocean” in Fish Farmer, Vol. 31, No. 2, p. 40-41, March/April 2008.PDF
  40. “Microgreens prize-winning idea for N.B. entrepreneurs” in the New Brunswick Telegraph Journal, 24 March 2008.
  41. “Visiting scientists - Advances in integrated co-culture” in Water & Atmosphere, 16 (1): 7, Spring 2008.PDF
  42. “TV programme to feature Canadian aquaculture project” in FishFarmer-magazine.com, 23 April 2008.
  43. “'Holistic' Aquaculture On TV Tonight” in The FishSite, 24 April 2008.
  44. “Pour une aquaculture durable: un changement s’impose” in FrancVert, le Webzine Environnemental, Vol. 4, No. 2, Spring 2008.PDF
  45. “Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) – the right move for sustainability?” in Inshore Ireland, Vol. 4, No. 3, p. 20, June 2008.PDF
  46. “Mussels and kelp help salmon farmers reduce pollution” in SeaWeb, Vol.1, No.2, July 2008.PDF
  47. “Mussels and kelp help salmon farmers reduce pollution” in The FishSite, 3 July 2008.
  48. “New Brunswick’s Cooke Aquaculture continues to lead in growth and innovation” in BioAtlantech New Brunswick Bio-Industry/Bio-Sciences News, July 2008.PDF
  49. “Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture on the move - IMTA regulations take a step forward” in Northern Aquaculture, 14 (4), p. 8, July/August 2008.PDF
  50. “Well farmed fish could help feed the world” in peopleandplanet.net, 10 September 2008.
  51. “Farming Fish for the Future” by Brian Halweil in Worldwatch Report, Vol. 176, 50 p., September 2008.PDF
  52. “A new breed of fish farming” in the Globe and Mail, 24 September 2008.PDF
  53. “The 19th International Seaweed Symposium: a turning point in the seaweed industry sector?” by Thierry Chopin in his Closing Remarks at the 19th International Seaweed Symposium, Kobe, Japan (2007), as the new President of the International Seaweed Association. In: Proceedings of the 19th International Seaweed Symposium: XI-XIII, Springer, October 2008.PDF
  54. “New Brunswick team receives prestigious NSERC Synergy Award” in BioAtlantech News & Events, 26 November 2008.
  55. “University of New Brunswick partnership recognized with Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada Award ” in News@UNB, 27 November 2008.
  56. “Salmon farms pack on mussels - Aquaculture researchers show how seaweed and shellfish can boost sustainability” in the New Brunswick Telegraph Journal, 1 December 2008.
  57. “NSERC Award presented to aquaculture project” in The FishSite, 1 December 2008.
  58. “Local aquaculture pro wins prestigious award” in KV Style, Vol. 4, Issue 52, p. 8, 26 December 2008.
  59. “Applying an ecosystem-based approach to aquaculture: principles, scales and some management measures” by Soto et al.: 15-35. In Building an ecosystem approach to aquaculture. D. Soto, J. Aguilar-Manjarrez and N. Hishamunda (Eds.). FAO/Universitat de les Illes Balears Expert Workshop. 7-11 May 2007, Palma de Mallorca, Spain. FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Proceedings. No. 14. Rome, FAO. 2008. 221 p. PDF
  60. “Thierry Chopin et son equipe reçoivent le prestigieux Prix Synergie pour l’Innovation du Conseil de Recherches en Sciences Naturelles et en Genie du Canada” in Le Saint-Jeannois, No. 122, p. 9, 2 January 2009.PDF
  61. “A sustainable way to feed a hungry world” on UNB website, 7 January 2009.
  62. “NSERC presents 2008 Synergy and Innovation Challenge Awards” in NSERC News Releases, 15 January 2009.
  63. “IMTA wins recognition on East Coast” in Northern Aquaculture , 15 (1), p. 14,January/February 2009.PDF
  64. “Impressions from the Seafood Summit in San Diego” by Tom Philpott, Food Editor for Grist, Environmental News & Commentary, 4 February 2009.PDF
  65. “Closing the aquaculture loop” by Twilight Greenaway in Culinate, 5 February 2009.PDF
  66. “Development: aquaculture awaits its heyday” by Stephen Leahy in IPS News, 17 February 2009.PDF
  67. “Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture: the way of the future?” by Sarika Cullis-Suzuki in The Sea Around Us Project Newsletter, Issue 52, p. 1-2, March/April 2009.PDF
  68. “Suzuki visits Cooke Aquaculture IMTA sites” by Barb Rayner in The Saint Croix Courier, 5 May 2009.PDF
  69. “Science and Research/IMTA” in Cooke Aquaculture Newsletter, Spring 2009.PDF
  70. “Aquaculture Association of Canada – Research Award of Excellence” in Aquaculture Association of Canada Special Publication, No. 15, p. 11-13, Spring 2009.PDF
  71. “Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture continues to be the focus of accolades and attention by scientific community, and the public” in BioAtlantech News, 2 June 2009.
  72. “NB researchers win Excellence Award for aquaculture innovation” in GROWfish, Gippsland Aquaculture Industry Network Inc., 3 June 2009.
  73. “New Brunswick aquaculture researchers recognized” in SeafoodSource, 3 June 2009.
  74. “New Brunswick researchers receive award of excellence for developing innovative aquaculture practice” in Aquaculture Europe, Vol. 34, Issue 3, p. 22, September 2009.PDF
  75. “New Brunswick pioneer in sustainable aquaculture wins 2009 New Brunswick BioSciences Achievement Award” in BioAtlantech News & Events, 22 September 2009.
  76. “Local research team wins third award” by Candice Mac Lean, in The New Brunswick Telegraph Journal, 28 October, 2009.
  77. “Integrated, Multi-Trophic Aquaculture being studied in Canada” by Odd Grydeland, in FishfarmingXpert, No. 5, p. 28-33, October 2009.PDF
  78. “The Nature of Things will feature Cooke Aquaculture – Episode will highlight firm’s integrated multi-trophic approach” by Jeff Ducharme, in The New Brunswick Telegraph Journal, 6 November, 2009.
  79. “L’aquaculture intégrée multi-trophique pour une aquaculture durable” by Marion Richard and Jérôme Hussenot, in Aquafilia, 35, p. 5-9, October-November 2009.PDF
  80. “Tidbits - Thierry Chopin” in KV Style, Vol. 5, Issue 50, p. 5, 11 December, 2009.
  81. “Thierry Chopin in “Saint John – Life on your terms”” on the web site of Entreprise Saint John, January 2010.
  82. “Government of Canada invests in new Strategic Research Networks” on the website of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), 2 February, 2010.
  83. “NSERC Canadian Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Network (CIMTAN) (2009-2014)” on the website of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), 3 February, 2010.
  84. “Over $10 Million awarded by NSERC in UNB-led Strategic Networks in Aquaculture and Wood Products/Building Materials” in BioAtlantech News, 15 February, 2010.
  85. “Research led by UNBSJ prof gets $5M in funding” by Sandra Davis, in The New Brunswick Telegraph Journal, 19 February, 2010.
  86. “Researcher looks to new aquaculture markets – Marine biologist will be honoured Thursday at the Innovation Foundation R3 gala in Fredericton” by John Pollack, in The New Brunswick Telegraph Journal, 15 March, 2010.
  87. “R3 Gala 2010 taking place tonight at Delta” by Alexandra Davis, in The Daily Gleaner, 18 March, 2010.
  88. “New way of fish farming could help fix environment” by Randy Shore, in The Vancouver Sun, 24 March, 2010.
  89. “Revenir aux méthodes ancestrales en aquaculture” by Chantal Roussel, in L’Etoile, 25 March, 2010.
  90. “New Brunswick Innovation Foundation honours 3 bio-science researchers at its 2010 R3 Gala; $5M in new support by Province of NB” in BioAtlantech News, 29 March, 2010.
  91. “Building a better fish farm” by Thierry Chopin, in The New Brunswick Telegraph Journal, 7 April, 2010.
  92. “New fish farm designs mimic nature” by Noreen Parks, in Frontiers in Ecology & the Environment , the magazine of The Ecological Society of America, May 2010: 172.PDF
  93. “IMTA. The future of fish farming?” by Brian Harvey, in Fish Farming International, Vol. 37, Issue 4, p. 20-25, April 2010.PDF
  94. “A sustainable idea for fish farms” by Jane Black, in the Washington Post, 21 May, 2010.
  95. “Fish farms that mimic nature” by Marc Gunther, Contributing Editor to Fortune Magazine, 21 May, 2010.
  96. “How green is blue? Lessons on aquaculture from the Cooking for Solutions conference” by Twilight Greenaway, in Civil Eats, 27 May, 2010.
  97. “Fishing for sustainable salmon farms – aquaculture expert redefines fish farms” by Jimmy Mengel, in Green Chip Stocks, 7 June, 2010.
  98. “Aquaculture: progress and challenges” by Linda Mensiga, in The Washington Times, 21 June, 2010.
  99. “OECD workshop on Advancing the Aquaculture Agenda” in Aquaculture Europe, 35 (2): 45-46, June 2010.PDF
  100. Book “Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food” by Paul Greenberg. The Penguin Press, New York, July 2010: 285 p. Pages 69-73 and 255 cover IMTA.PDF
  101. “Fix the farm, not the salmon” by Paul Greenberg, on Mark Bittman, Changing the way America eats, 22 July, 2010.
  102. “The lure of fish farming” by Wency Leung, in The Globe and Mail, 27 July, 2010.
  103. “The big deal about fish” by Russ Parsons, in Brand X Daily, 5 August, 2010.
  104. “Polyculture: the new aquaculture?” by Braddock Spear, in Sustainable Ocean Project, 8 August, 2010.
  105. “The industrialization of fishing” by Marc Gunther, Contributing Editor to Fortune Magazine, 8 August, 2010.
  106. “Kan tare bli berginga?” by Torill Myren, in Sunnmørsposten, Ålesund, Norway, 25 August, 2010.PDF
  107. “Utslepp blir mat” by Svein Aam, in Sunnmørsposten, Ålesund, Norway, 31 August, 2010.PDF
  108. “Event highlights business opportunities in green food” by Stephen Llewellyn, in The Daily Gleaner, 23 September, 2010.
  109. “Les systèmes intégrés d’élevage, une voie possible pour l’aquaculture durable” by Jérôme Hussenot, in Infosamak International Magazine, 3: 41-42, May-September 2010.PDF
  110. “Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture. Part I. Responsible practice provides diversified products, biomitigation” by Chopin et al., in Global Aquaculture Advocate 13 (5): 38-39, September-October 2010.PDF
  111. “Green eggs and ham” by Julia Belluz, in Maclean’s Magazine, 123 (41): 72-73, 25 October, 2010.
  112. “Going green: balancing act – Salmon farming shows eco-gains, but gap remains” by Lisa Duchene, in Seafood Business Magazine, 29 (11): 28-29, 1 November, 2010.PDF
  113. “Earth Beat – The future of farming” by Marnie Chesterton of Radio Netherlands Worldwide, 12 November, 2010.
  114. “Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture. Part II. Increasing IMTA adoption” by Chopin et al., in Global Aquaculture Advocate 13 (6): 17-20, November-December 2010.PDF
  115. “Aquaculture in the Gulf of Maine” a fact sheet of the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment, EcoSystem Indicator Partnership, Aquaculture Subcommittee: 4 p., January 2011.PDF
  116. “Loblaw launches WiseSource™ Salmon” 27 January, 2011.
  117. “Launching of the WiseSource™ Salmon campaign by Loblaw” on True North Salmon Company, 27 January, 2011.
  118. “Labortoire sur mer” by Mireille Leblanc, in Progrès, 8 (1): 26-27, Spring 2011.PDF
  119. “The people behind the fish” by Rijuta Dey, Andy McNicoll and Rachel Mutter, in Fish Farming International: 24-29, June 2011.PDF
  120. “Science across Canada – Canada’s Best” by Jason Hagerman, in Bio Business: 14-18, May-June 2011.
  121. “The 20th International Seaweed Symposium: getting out of the phycological ivory tower to be much more societally relevant” by Thierry Chopin in his Opening Remarks at the 20th International Seaweed Symposium, Ensenada, Mexico (2010), as the President of the International Seaweed Association. In: Proceedings of the 20th International Seaweed Symposium: V-VII, Springer, June 2011.PDF
  122. “Poissons, algues, coquillages: l’aquaculture intégrée a ses chances en marais” by Solène Le Roux, in Cultures Marines, 248: 8-9, July-August 2011.PDF
  123. “Seaweeds… not so yucky! They are part of our everyday lives” by Thierry Chopin, in Cooke Aquaculture Newsletter, Spring/Summer 2011: 14-15.PDF
  124. “Diversification of the aquaculture sector. Seaweed cultivation, integrated multi-trophic aquaculture, integrated sequential biorefineries” by Chopin et al., in Global Aquaculture Advocate, 14 (4): 58-60, July-August 2011.PDF
  125. “Emerging from the deep – Ranking supermarkets on seafood sustainability. 2011 edition” by Greenpeace, July 2011.PDF
  126. “Greenpeace applauds Canada’s grocers for improved seafood practices” by Jessica Leeder, in The Globe and Mail, 7 July, 2011.
  127. “Le rapport d’étape sur l’engagement de Loblaw envers les produits de la mer durables révèle que l’entreprise est sur la bonne voie” 7 July, 2011.
  128. “The future of fish: can farming save the last wild food?” by Bryan Walsh, in Time Magazine, 178 (3): 28-36, 18 July, 2011.PDF
  129. “Aquaculture: it’s not just fish any more” by Barb Rayner, in The St. Croix Courier, 12 August, 2011.PDF
  130. “Aqua Nor Forum 2011 – Summary Report” by the European Aquaculture Society, August 2011.PDF
  131. “Let’s get certified; Exploring the certification of farmed seafood” by Trevor Ward, Bruce Phillips and Read Porter, in World Aquaculture, 42 (3): 31-36, September 2011.PDF
  132. “The seaweed and shellfish solution” by Renée Cho, in E-The Environmental Magazine, September-October 2011.PDF
  133. “IMTA featured in dance presentation” by Barb Rayner, in The St. Croix Courier Weekend, September 23, 2011.PDF
  134. “A fishy dance performance – Show makes science accessible through movement” by Laura Lyall, in Here NB, Vol. 12, Issue 40, p. 22, on October 6, 2011.PDF
  135. “When dance and science meet” by Kathy Kaufield, in KV Style, Vol. 7, Issue 39, p. 18-19, on October 7, 2011.PDF
  136. “Motus’O multi-trophic moves” by Kathy Kaufield, in The Telegraph Journal, October 8, 2011.
  137. “A new perspective on science” by Alanah Duffy and Heather Campbell, on UNB website, October 10, 2011.
  138. “IMTA message recreated in dance” by Kathy Kaufield, in Aquaculture North America , 2 (6): 1 and 7, November-December 2011.PDF
  139. “Progression of the Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) concept and upscaling of IMTA systems towards commercialization” by Thierry Chopin, in Aquaculture Europe , 36 (4): 5-12, December 2011.PDF
  140. “Unique conference explores seafood sustainability” by Thierry Chopin, in Cooke Aquaculture Newsletter, Fall/Winter 2011: 8-9.PDF
  141. “Dance puts the “culture” in aquaculture” by Thierry Chopin, in Cooke Aquaculture Newsletter, Fall/Winter 2011: 22-23.PDF

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