PARTNERSHIPS AND PROGRAMS
Advancements in science often result from joint research and funding at many levels. Scientific data, information and advice provide an essential backbone for decision-making on innovative practices, regulations, and environmental performance. This webpage is designed to provide information on the scientific partnerships and programs dedicated to advancing knowledge related to fish, shellfish and marine plant aquaculture.
In collaboration with industry and other partners, DFO provides funding for research and development projects through the ACRDP that are funded jointly with the private sector. The ACRDP is a $4.5-million program designed to identify gaps in scientific knowledge and develop research projects to address them. Key areas for ACRDP research are:
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industry environmental performance;
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fish production, including improved diets, grow-out systems, husbandry methods and new species development; and,
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fish health, including disease resistance, detection and treatment as well as studies on disease-causing agents.
- Canadian Aquaculture Research and Development Review (AquaNet)
Includes over 150 summaries of recent research projects on salmon, trout, char, oysters, mussels, marine species plus special full length features on completed projects across the country.
- Federal – Provincial Collaboration
- International Collaboration
Federal – Provincial Collaboration
Fisheries and Oceans Canada scientists work with provincial scientists to share and advance scientific knowledge, as well as to identify research gaps which need to be addressed. Here are two examples that illustrate the type of collaborative projects currently underway:
International Collaboration
International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES)
ICES coordinates and promotes marine research in the North Atlantic of more than 1600 marine scientists from
19 countries around the North Atlantic. Scientists gather information about the marine ecosystem. As well as filling gaps in existing knowledge, this information is also developed into unbiased, non-political
advice. ICES has eight Science Committees. In terms of aquaculture, Canadian scientists participate on the
Mariculture Committee, which coordinates six working groups to provide scientific advice in support of environmentally responsible aquaculture practices.
North Atlantic Salmon Conservation
Organization (NASCO)
NASCO is an international organization established under the Convention for the Conservation of Salmon in the North Atlantic Ocean (October 1983). There are seven contracting parties, including Canada. NASO contributes to the conservation, restoration, enhancement and rational management of salmon stocks taking into account the best scientific evidence available.
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