The objective of this synthesis was to identify, collate, and describe the peer-reviewed literature that has reported antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs)in bacteria sampled from aquaculture food productions systems. The goal was to provide preliminary insights into the distribution and nature of AMR in aquaculture in the absence of an integrated global AMR surveillance system in these food production systems. Specifically, we asked: What is the global incidence, composition, and geographic distribution of genetic determinants of antibiotic resistance in bacteria associated with aquaculture food production systems?


Project Collaborators

Justin Kemp – International Development Research Centre, Canada

Renee Larocque – International Development Research Centre, Canada

Armando Heriazon – International Development Research Centre, Canada

Kevin H.D. Tiessen – International Development Research Centre, Canada

Jessica J. Taylor – Carleton University, Canada

Steven J. Cooke – Carleton University, Canada

Lisa Kelly – Carleton University, Canada



Project status – Complete


CEBC Contact – jessicataylor3@cunet.carleton.ca