The Mackinnon Harbour Survival Association is dedicated to sustainable aquaculture and oyster cultivation research in Nova Scotia. Its main goal is to support projects that help maintain healthy and productive marine environments, with a focus on developing methods to improve oyster survival and growth in challenging conditions.

The association operates primarily in MacKinnons Harbour, Victoria County, Nova Scotia. Its activities are centred in this local area, specifically within the harbour’s waters, as identified through licensing and lease information. There is no evidence of national or international programs; all known initiatives take place within this Nova Scotia community.

Key program highlights include the management of an aquaculture site to farm American oysters using both suspended and bottom cultivation methods. The association has been involved in a research and development project to test if growing oysters in the water column helps them reach market size before being affected by MSX, a disease present in local waters. Activities also include site maintenance and improvements, such as dredging to support aquaculture operations.