The coalition consists of Fundy North Fishermen’s Association; Grand Manan Fishermen's Association; Fundy Weir Fishermen’s Association; Ecology Action Centre (Nova Scotia); Fundy Baykeeper/CCNB (New Brunswick); St. Mary’s Bay Coastal Alliance Society (Nova Scotia); the Friar’s Bay Development Association (Campobello); Friends of Shelburne Harbour (Nova Scotia); and a number of concerned coastal residents.

The current sea lice outbreak in New Brunswick salmon cages has resulted in both legal and illegal pesticide use, the group says, and has raised questions about the management of the aquaculture industry.