CCFI notes: The Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) mussel industry has identified the need to diversify its product forms (i.e., fresh & value-added) and expand to include alternative farmed shellfish species (i.e., sea urchins). CCFI outlines 12 main conclusions from the project. Read the full article here:
CCFI notes: This report summarizes a process development study for the extraction of extra-virgin cod liver oil (EVCLO) on a laboratory scale. The general approach was to develop an accelerated traditional rendering process that achieves high oil yields at ambient (17°C) temperature. View our projects webpage here: https://ccfi.ca/project/evaluating-the-natural-extraction-of-oil-from-cod-liver/
You can view the story & download the full report on our projects webpage.
A Presentation to the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Fisheries & Oceans by CCFI Managing Director Keith Hutchings
tidepool article from Ocean Sciences, Memorial University highlighting the new and exciting semi-commercial multi-year Spotted Wolffish Project that CCFI, partnered with Amar Seafoods Ltd, has been involved with, focusing on Spotted Wolffish in Newfoundland & Labrador
Previous MUN Gazette Article highlights successful partnerships in innovation in Fisheries and Seafood industry.
The CCFI can provide the expertise needed to evaluate the effect of seals on fish stock recovery. This knowledge is crucial to inform conservation and management strategies that are designed to ensure sustainable fishing practices.
The Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation has approved a partnership with Miawpukek Horizon Maritime Services to evaluate the C Robotics’ diver-assisted C Disc technology for sea urchin harvesting.
CCFI advanced over 20 research projects in 2022 to promote beneficial innovations in harvesting, processing, and aquaculture sectors, including projects aimed at improving the sustainability, safety and success of harvesting efforts on the water.
The CCFI approved a project using AI to create a population assessment model for Northern Shrimp in Eastern Canada in partnership with three fishing industry associations.
