AANS represents more than 150 members, who make up more than 95% of all aquaculture operations in Nova Scotia. This includes finfish (salmon, trout and striped bass), shellfish (oysters, mussels, clams, quahogs and scallops), Irish Moss, and an emerging sea plant sector. The industry directly supports close to 900 jobs and contributes more than 90 million dollars to the provincial economy.