Research projects and events funded by ACRDP

The Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program (ACRDP) jointly funds collaborative research between industry and DFO scientists that support DFO's mandate and the priorities of the aquaculture industry as they relate to optimal fish health and environmental performance.

Research projects and events funded by ACRDP
Description	Code	Region	Year(s)
Cultivated oysters as sentinels of water quality: an autonomous alert system Principal investigator: Luc Comeau	21-G-02	Gulf	2021 - 2024
*Overwintering survival in juvenile oysters: Understanding the role of energetic physiology for Crassostrea virginica* seed** Principal investigator: Jeff Clements	21-G-03	Gulf	2021 - 2024
Investigating the potential for microbiome modulation to support optimal Atlantic salmon and Lumpfish health in aquaculture applications Principal investigator: Steve Leadbeater	21-M-01	Maritimes	2021 - 2024
Diversity of Bacterial Kidney Disease (BKD) bacteria in New Brunswick: a study on gene changes, severity and vaccine efficacy Principal investigator: Steve Leadbeater	21-M-02	Maritimes	2021 - 2024
Evaluating the relationships amongst deposition, benthic footprint, and biological and chemical indicators at active salmon aquaculture sites: A deep-water Newfoundland setting Principal investigators: Andry Ratsimandresy, Dounia Hamoutene	21-NL-01	Newfoundland and Labrador	2021 - 2023
*Fitness consequences of bath exposure to hydrogen peroxide in salmon lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis)* Principal investigator: Simon Jones	21-P-01	Pacific	2021 - 2023
The role of environment in shaping resilience of Pacific oysters to summer mortality syndrome: a comparison of intertidal and deep-water culture sites Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	21-P-02	Pacific	2021 - 2024
*Characterizing HAB-toxin growth profile and physiology impairment of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) upon exposure* Principal investigator: Terri Sutherland	21-P-03	Pacific	2021 - 2024
Use of insect meal and algal oil in Chinook feeds Principal investigator: Ian Forster	21-P-04	Pacific	2021 - 2024
Oceanographic modelling for assessment of climate change impact on an offshore-influenced coastal fish farming region Principal investigator: Laura Bianucci	21-P-06	Pacific	2021 - 2023
The development of an improved weather station network to support aquaculture on the west coast of Canada Principal investigators: Peter Chandler, Laura Bianucci	21-P-07	Pacific	2021 - 2023
Addressing the risk of sturgeon herpesviruses in wild populations of Lake Sturgeon in the South Saskatchewan River basin Principal investigator: Sharon Clouthier	21-CA-01	Ontario and Prairie Region	2021 - 2022
Improvement of methods to detect pathogens in water samples, infectious salmon anemia virus (ISAV) as a model Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	20-G-01	Gulf	2020 - 2021
Characterization of virulence factors in the salmon lice using post-transcriptional silencing Principal investigator: Marc Trudel	20-M-02	Maritimes	2020 - 2021
Validation of spatial benthic footprint predictions with monitoring of organic deposition Principal investigator: Dounia Hamoutene	20-N-01	Newfoundland and Labrador	2020 - 2021
Factors affecting the efficacy of an oral vaccine against a Canadian isolate of Piscirickettsia salmonis Principal investigator: Simon Jones	20-P-01	Pacific	2020 - 2021
Assessment of Chinook salmon residency in the Discovery Islands area and measurement of acoustic target strength of wild juvenile salmon to inform their migration dynamics and interactions with aquaculture facilities Principal investigator: Stephane Gauthier	20-P-02	Pacific	2020 - 2021
*Biofouling growth risk assessment on Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) farm nets: exploring links to environmental factors* Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	20-P-06	Pacific	2020 - 2021
Winter storage of cultivated Eastern Oysters: survival and metabolic wastes Principal investigator: Luc Comeau	19-G-01	Gulf	2019 - 2022
The effect of environmental and seed origin on the health of cultivated mussels in Prince Edward Island Principal investigator: John Davidson	19-G-02	Gulf	2019 - 2022
Comparison of oyster growth and survival pre- and post- establishment of the oyster parasite, MSX, in the Bras d’Or Lakes, Canada Principal investigator: Michelle Maillet	19-G-03	Gulf	2019 - 2022
Assessing heritable variation in biological control of the salmon louse by cleaner fish and co-operative behaviour by their client, Atlantic salmon Principal investigator: Steven Leadbeater	19-M-02	Maritimes	2019 - 2021
Assessing the evolution of virulence of the salmon louse in the Bay of Fundy Principal investigator: Marc Trudel	19-M-03	Maritimes	2019 - 2022
Evaluation of large pelagic predator populations near salmon aquaculture cages Principal investigators: Daria Gallardi, Sebastien Donnet	19-N-03	Newfoundland and Labrador	2019 - 2022
Assessment of the population genetics of wild and cultured cleaner fish in Atlantic Canada Principal investigator: Ian Bradbury	19-N-04	Newfoundland and Labrador	2019 - 2022
Heritability of fatty acid synthesis in Arctic charr and the effect of n-3 / n-6 ratios of the feed, temperature, and their interaction Principal investigator: Ian Forster	19-P-02	Pacific	2019 - 2021
Biofouling communities on Atlantic salmon farm nets: exploring links to fish gill health Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	19-P-03	Pacific	2019 - 2020
Selective breeding of Pacific oysters to improve resistance to summer mortality syndrome Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	19-P-04	Pacific	2019 - 2022
Optimizing sea urchin gonad enhancement with newly-designed formulated feeds and assessing benthic impacts of commercial-scale sea urchin farming to ensure environmental sustainability Principal investigator : Chris Pearce	19-P-05	Pacific	2019 - 2020
Application of the FVCOM hydrodynamic model to support aquaculture on the West Coast of Vancouver Island Principal investigator: Peter Chandler	19-P-07	Pacific	2019 - 2021
Linking environmental conditions to impacts of harmful algal blooms and associated biotoxins on farmed salmon in BC Principal investigator: Andrew Ross	19-P-08	Pacific	2019 - 2022
*Genomic characterization of Piscirickettsia salmonis* and Aeromonas species isolated from British Columbia waters to inform fish health management and to support improved diagnostics** Principal investigator: Stewart Johnson	19-P-09	Pacific	2019 - 2021
Piscine reovirus (PRV): Characterisation, Atlantic Salmon susceptibility, and initial survey in farmed and wild salmonids in Atlantic Canada Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	16-1-G-01	Gulf	2016 - 2019
Physiological consequences of Piscine Orthoreovirus (PRV) infection of Atlantic and Pacific salmonids Principal investigator: Kyle Garver	16-1-P-03	Pacific	2016 - 2018
A comparison of GIS- and hydrodynamic-based depositional modelling for the purpose of predicting freshwater finfish cage footprints Principal investigator: Cheryl Podemski	18-CA-01	Central and Arctic	2018 - 2019
PRV susceptibility of Atlantic salmon at different life stages and Eastern Canadian vs European farmed salmon comparative study Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	18-G-01	Gulf	2018 - 2022
Salmon gill poxvirus (SGPV) characterisation in farmed and wild salmon-phase II Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	18-G-02	Gulf	2018 - 2022
*Validation of genomic selection among Atlantic salmon for resistance to infection by sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis), and concomitant susceptibility to Infectious Salmon Anemia Virus (ISAV)* Principal investigator: Steven Leadbeater	18-M-01	Maritimes	2018 - 2021
Assessing the potential for development of thermal resistance of sea lice to warm water showers Principal investigator: Shawn Robinson	18-M-02	Maritimes	2018 - 2021
Prevalence and transmission dynamics of Piscine Reovirus (PRV) in the marine environment Principal investigator: Kyle Garver	18-P-01	Pacific	2018 - 2020
*Pile Perch (Rhacochilus vacca) as a cleaner fish for sea lice on farmed salmon: Identification of pathogens of concern with respect to salmon and perch health* Principal investigator: Stewart Johnson	18-P-02	Pacific	2018 - 2019
Occurrence, distribution and causes of gill disease in salmonids in British Columbia Principal investigator: Simon Jones	18-P-04	Pacific	2018 - 2020
*Visceral mycoses in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar): The role of opportunistic fungal pathogens in fish health and mortality in salmon aquaculture systems* Principal investigator: Simon Jones	18-P-05	Pacific	2018 - 2020
Acoustic monitoring of wild fish interactions with aquaculture sites – phase 2 Principal investigator: Stéphane Gauthier	18-P-06	Pacific	2018 - 2020
Characterization of the possible spread of an exogenous strain of cultivated sweet kelp originating from Bonaventure broodstock on the Gaspé Peninsula around the algoculture sites of Purmer (Baie des Sept Îles) and the MMAFMA (Paspébiac Bay) Principal investigator: Rénald Belley	18-Q-01	Quebec	2018 - 2020
Acoustic monitoring of wild fish interactions with aquaculture sites Principal investigator: Stéphane Gauthier	17-P-01	Pacific	2017 - 2018
Epidemiology of net pen liver disease in BC farmed salmon Principal investigator: Stewart Johnson	17-P-02	Pacific	2017 - 2020
Development of diets and feeding strategies for the implementation of sea lice cleaner fish in salmon farms in BC Principal investigator: Ian Forster	17-P-03	Pacific	2017 - 2019
Improving fertilization success of Arctic charr Principal investigator: Ian Forster and Robert Devlin	17-P-04	Pacific	2017 - 2019
Seasonal mortality in Pacific oysters in Baynes Sound: Effect of environmental variables, spawning, and pathogens Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	17-P-05	Pacific	2017 - 2020
The validation of an FVCOM hydrodynamic model to support aquaculture on the West Coast of Vancouver Island Principal investigator: Peter Chandler	17-P-06	Pacific	2017 - 2019
Defining the risk of sea lice infections: Analysing the early life history population dynamics of sea lice on Atlantic salmon aquaculture sites in the Bay of Fundy Principal investigator: Shawn Robinson	17-M-01	Maritimes	2017 - 2020
Health status update of Mercenaria mercenaria in St-Mary’s Bay, Nova Scotia Principal investigator: Michelle Maillet	17-G-01	Gulf	2017 - 2020
Assessment of factors leading to oyster mortality in Tracadie Bay (NB) and development of physical and biological tools for management Principal investigator: Michael Coffin	17-G-02	Gulf	2017 - 2020
Performance of triploid mussels in Prince Edward Island Principal investigator: Luc Comeau	17-G-03	Gulf	2017 - 2021
*Oyster aquaculture in an acidifying ocean: Effects of ocean acidification on Eastern Oysters (Crassostrea virginica) and the mitigation potential of eelgrass (Zostera marina)* Principal investigator: Jeff Clements	17-G-04	Gulf	2017 - 2021
Production of oyster seed adapted for bottom culture Principal investigator: Rémi Sonier	17-G-05	Gulf	2017 - 2020
Assessing the effect of climate-change-related summer heat wave on the condition and physiology of the cultured blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) and monitoring of the carbonate system within Prince Edward Island bays Principal investigator: Carla Hicks	15-1-G-02	Gulf	2015 - 2018
A study of the reproductive patterns of the blue mussel, Mytilus edulis grown in deep and shallow water sites in Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador Principal investigator: Dr. Harry Murray	15-1-N-03	Newfoundland and Labrador	2015 - 2017
*Assessing sensitivity to emamectin benzoate (SLICE®) in sea lice Lepeophtheirus salmonis* from farmed Atlantic Salmon in British Columbia** Principal investigator:Simon Jones	P-14-02-002	Pacific	2014 - 2015
An investigation of the relationship between environmental parameters, oceanographic zones of influence and the prevalence of parasitic copepods (sea lice) on Three-Spine Stickleback in Bay D'Espoir Newfoundland with specific reference to salmonid aquaculture sites Principal investigator: Harry Murray	N-14-02-001	Newfoundland and Labrador	2014 - 2016
Assessment of oyster spat collection potential in Bouctouche Bay, New Brunswick Principal investigator: Luc Comeau	G-13-01-002	Gulf	2013 - 2015
A survey of the seasonal abundance, prevalence and species diversity of sea lice on non-salmonid marine finfish species from Bay D’Espoir Newfoundland and Labrador with specific reference to areas neighboring Atlantic Salmon cage sites Principal investigator: Harry Murray	N-13-01-001	Newfoundland and Labrador	2013 - 2014
Assessing seasonal variations in the physiological health of the Eastern Oyster, Crassostrea virginica Principal investigator:	G-12-01-002	Gulf	2012 - 2015
Anaerobic digestion of fish offal and sawdust Principal investigator: Doug Geiling	CA-11-03-004	Central and Arctic	2011 - 2013
*An investigation of the lipid and fatty acid composition of the Blue Mussel, Mytilus edulis* with reference to palatability and taste during conditions of extended holding** Principal investigator: Harry Murray	N-11-02-004	Newfoundland and Labrador	2011 - 2013
Arctic Charr swimming depth preferences and feeding behaviour in seawater cages Principal investigator: Dounia Hamoutene	N-10-02-002	Newfoundland and Labrador	2010 - 2011
An assessment of the genetic and health status of the native Basket Cockle in BC for aquaculture operation facilitation Principal investigator: Ruth Withler	P-10-09-014	Pacific	2010 - 2012
A new method of growing bivalves in suspended culture Principal investigator: Anya Dunham	P-10-09-012	Pacific	2010 - 2012
Assessing the feasibility of an integrated pest management approach for the control of Kudoa thyrsites in farmed Atlantic Salmon in British Columbia Principal investigator: Simon Jones	P-09-01-001R	Pacific	2009 - 2010
Assessing potential benthic impacts of intertidal and subtidal geoduck clam harvest Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-08-03-007	Pacific	2008 - 2010
Assessing potential benthic impacts of intertidal and subtidal geoduck clam harvest Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-08-03-006	Pacific	2008 - 2011
*An examination of factors influencing the growth rate of cultured juvenile copper rockfish (Sebastes caurinus)* Principal investigator: Steve MacDonald	P-07-08-017	Pacific	2008 - 2009
Atlantic Canada Aquaculture Industry R&D Workshop (ACAIRDN) Principal investigator: Denise Méthé	MG-07-01-001	National	2007 - 2009
Assessment of the ecological risk associated with spat transfers in the mariculture industry and identification of mitigation methods Principal investigator: Chris McKindsey	Q-07-01-005	Quebec	2007 - 2008
Assessment of Impacts to Natural Beaches and Culturally Modified Clam Gardens in the Broughton Archipelago Principal investigator: Terri Sutherland	P-07-08-016	Pacific	2007 - 2010
Assessing the Efficacy of Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetland Cells for the Treatment of Land-based Fish Farm Discharge Principal investigator: Tom Pratt	CA-07-01-002	Central and Arctic	2007 - 2010
Analysis of the metabolic needs of Mytilus spp. that may cause gaping Principal investigator: Marcel Fréchette	Q-07-04-002	Quebec	2007 - 2010
*Assessment of four seeding strategies for sea scallops, Placopecten magellanicus, based on size* Principal investigator: Hugo Bourdages	Q-06-04-004	Quebec	2006 - 2010
Assessment of dissolved gases and temperature on Atlantic salmon broodstock maturation Principal investigator: John Jensen	P-06-01-004	Pacific	2006 - 2008
A commercial strategy for minimizing fouling and maximizing production in floating bag oyster culture: an opportunity for the development of Best Management Practices Principal investigator: Matthew Hardy	MG-06-04-001	Gulf	2006 - 2007
Assessment of Oxygen, Temperature and Salinity on Atlantic salmon Broodstock Maturation Phase II Principal investigator: John Jensen	P-05-01-002	Pacific	2005 - 2006
Aquaculture-environment interactions: productivity and critical threshold, coordination, dissemination and networking Principal investigator: Chris McKindsey	Q-05-09-001	Quebec	2005 - 2008
Advancing marine finfish aquaculture in the Bay of Fundy Principal investigator: Debbie Martin-Robichaud	MG-05-08-006	Maritimes	2005 - 2009
Atlantic Salmon Egg Research, Part II Principal investigator: Jerry Corriveau	P-04-01-002	Pacific	2004 - 2006
Assessment of Oxygen, Temperature and Salinity on Atlantic Salmon Broodstock Maturation Principal investigator: John Jensen	P-04-04-005	Pacific	2004 - 2005
Applying aquaponics to treatment of dissolved wastes in warmwater and coldwater recirculation systems in a northern climate Principal investigator: Doug Geiling	CA-04-01-001	Central and Arctic	2004 - 2005
*A Search for the Alternative Host of the Marine Myxozoan Parasite Kudoa thyrsites* Among Commercial Salmon Farms and Departure Bay, Nanaimo** Principal investigator: Simon Jones	P-04-04-004	Pacific	2004 - 2005
Atlantic salmon egg research Principal investigator: John Jensen	P-01-06-016	Pacific	2002 - 2004
*Assessment of genetic diversity of the European oyster (Ostrea edulis) in Nova Scotia using microsatellite markers* Principal investigator: Bénédikte Vercaemer	MG-01-06-013	Maritimes	2002 - 2003
Alternative Protein Research in diets for Atlantic salmon Principal investigator: Denise Méthé	MG-02-01-004	Gulf	2002 - 2007
Aquaculture Information review - An evaluation of Known Effects and Mitigations on Fish and Fish Habitat in Newfoundland and Labrador Principal investigator: John O'Rourke	N-01-06-005	Newfoundland and Labrador	2001 - 2003
*Adaptation of sequential population analysis for quahaug (Mercenaria mercenaria) bottom culture management in St. Mary's Bay, N.S.* Principal investigator: Marc Ouellette	MG-01-09-003	Maritimes	2001 - 2005
A genetic-based broodstock management approach in Atlantic halibut for the Maritime Canadian industry Principal investigator: Debbie Martin-Robichaud	MG-01-06-005	Maritimes	2001 - 2007
Benthic culture of sea cucumbers: assessing interactions between cultured and wild populations and the mitigation of environmental impacts in shellfish co-culture Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-14-02-003	Pacific	2014 - 2015
Brown alga culture trials on the Gaspé Peninsula and the Magdalen Islands. Pre-industrial scale-up of an open-water and semi-enclosed mussel farm Principal investigator: Louise Gendron	Q-10-02-003	Quebec	2010 - 2011
Bay-Scale filtration of cultivated oysters in relation to tidal flushing and phytoplankton renewal Principal investigator: Luc Comeau	MG-10-01-003	Gulf	2010 - 2013
Broodstock management for the Bras d'Or Lakes oyster breeding program - resistance to MSX Principal investigator: Bénédikte Vercaemer	MG-06-01-005	Maritimes	2006 - 2007
Broodstock Development of the Indigenous Cockle in BC Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-05-09-021	Pacific	2005 - 2007
Biological and Physical Oceanographic Interactions Affecting Northwest Atlantic Coastal Aquaculture Sites - Quantifying Mussel Seed Quality and Availability in Newfoundland, NL Principal investigator: Cynthia McKenzie	N-05-01-004	Newfoundland and Labrador	2005 - 2010
*Comparison of field isolates of Moritella viscosa: characterization and in vivo challenge model development to address winter ulcer mitigation in Canada* Principal investigator: Steven Leadbeater	M-14-01-003	National	2014 - 2015
*Can hard clams (Mercenaria mercenaria) increase the rate of eelgrass (Zostera marina) recovery in areas impacted by oyster aquaculture?* Principal investigator: Monica Boudreau	G-14-01-004	Gulf	2014 - 2017
Comparison of the health and condition of cultured mussels from deep and shallow water sites in Newfoundland with reference to environmental conditions, condition index, physiological stress and lipid biochemistry Principal investigator: Harry Murray	N-12-01-001	Newfoundland and Labrador	2012 - 2015
Comparing culture gear and adapting off-shore giant scallop culture husbandry to Baie des Chaleur, NB Principal investigator: Leslie-Anne Davidson	MG-10-02-002	Gulf	2010 - 2014
Comparison of saltwater rearing with standard freshwater methods for salmon Principal investigator: Patrick O'Reilly	MG-09-02-002	Maritimes	2009 - 2012
Comparison of an offshore and inshore site for oyster aquaculture Principal investigator: Mark LaFlamme	MG-09-02-004	Gulf	2009 - 2011
Comparative performance evaluation of selected mussel seedstocks Principal investigator: Gehan Mabrouk	N-09-01-001	Newfoundland and Labrador	2009 - 2011
Cage Culture Environmental Forum II Principal investigator: Cheryl Podemski	CA-09-01-001	Central and Arctic	2009 - 2009
Cod Broodstock Nutrition Study Principal investigator: Dounia Hamoutene	N-08-01-001	Newfoundland and Labrador	2008 - 2011
Can manipulation of culture depth reduce summer mortalities in Pacific oysters? Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-08-01-002	Pacific	2008 - 2009
Commercial-Scale Testing of IMTA in Coastal British Columbia Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-07-01-004	Pacific	2007 - 2009
Canadian and International Scallop Aquaculture: Current Status and R&D Challenges Principal investigator: Denise Méthé	MG-07-01-005	National	2007 - 2008
*Caged Atlantic salmon as sentinels for the abundance and distribution of infective Lepeophtheirus salmonis* copepodids in the Broughton Archipelago: a pilot study** Principal investigator: Simon Jones	P-07-08-013	Pacific	2007 - 2009
Culture trials with the brown alga Laminaria longicruris in Chaleur Bay Principal investigator: Louise Gendron	Q-06-01-002	Quebec	2006 - 2008
Conversion of Aquaculture Waste to Saleable Compost Principal investigator: Doug Geiling	CA-06-03-001	Central and Arctic	2006 - 2008
Controlled wet storage for shellfish - effects of micro-bubbling on bacterial contaminants of oysters Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-06-01-001	National	2006 - 2007
Characterization and surveillance assessment of INFECTIOUS SALMON ANEMIA VIRUS (ISAV) Field Isolates Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	MG-06-01-001	Gulf	2006 - 2007
Challenges to Marine Aquaculture (AAC 2006) Principal investigator: Denise Méthé	MG-06-09-002	National	2006 - 2007
Commercial Broodstock Development in Signal Crayfish: Determination of the Genetic Variability of Crayfish Stocks Harvested from 10 sites in the Lower Fraser Valley Principal investigator: Ruth Withler	P-05-06-014	Pacific	2005 - 2008
Cod Broodstock Development - Genetic Selection/Pedigree Program Principal investigator: Lynn Lush	N-05-01-001	Newfoundland and Labrador	2005 - 2009
Characteristics of Streams With and Without Atlantic Salmon Observations on Coastal Vancouver Island and Southwestern British Columbia Principal investigator: Jerry Corriveau	P-04-04-007	Pacific	2004 - 2006
Canadian Freshwater Aquaculture Symposium Principal investigator: Charley Cyr	Q-04-04-002	National	2004 - 2005
Canadian Freshwater Aquaculture Symposium Principal investigator: Doug Geiling	CA-04-04-002	National	2004 - 2005
Cadminum in Deep Water Cultured Pacific Oysters: The Potential Role of Phytoplankton Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-04-04-002	Pacific	2004 - 2006
Comparative Performance of Local and Imported Atlantic Salmon Strains for Aquaculture and their Broodstock Development in a Biosecure Landbased System Principal investigator: Brian Glebe	MG-02-04-009	Gulf	2003 - 2007
Construction of a factorial phosphorus requirement model for salmonid fish across life stages Principal investigator: Art Niimi	CA-02-01-002	National	2002 - 2005
Circulation and oceanography of the Broughton Archipeligo Principal investigator: Dario Stucchi	P-01-09-005	Pacific	2002 - 2005
Cod Aquaculture - Strategies for Improved Hatchery Broodstock Management Principal investigator: Randy Penney	N-01-06-002	Newfoundland and Labrador	2001 - 2005
*Characterization of seabed environments suitable for bottom seeding of sea scallops, Placopecten magellanicus, in the Magdalen Islands* Principal investigator: Sylvie Brulotte	Q-01-06-007	Quebec	2001 - 2003
Developing the benthic component of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture to reduce the impact of organic nutrients from fish farms and evolving standard operating procedures Principal investigator: Shawn Robinson	M-14-01-002	Maritimes	2014 - 2016
Developing a non-chemical means to effectively remove all forms of sea lice from aquaculture salmon using warm water Principal investigator: Shawn Robinson	M-14-02-001	National	2014 - 2016
Description of oceanographic conditions within Hermitage Bay, NL, at sites with and without the occurrence of ISA outbreak Principal investigator: Andry Ratsimandresy	N-14-01-003	Newfoundland and Labrador	2014 - 2015
Determination of the potential spatial overlap and interaction between commercial fisheries (American Lobster, Snow Crab) and finfish aquaculture activities in Connaigre Bay, Newfoundland Principal investigator: Gehan Mabrouk	N-12-02-001	Newfoundland and Labrador	2012 - 2016
*Development of tools to evaluate American Oyster Crassostrea virginica* shelf life** Principal investigator: Daniel Bourque	MG-11-01-003	Gulf	2011 - 2013
Development of diet and feeding regimes for Copper Rockfish larvae Principal investigator: Ian Forster	P-11-01-004	Pacific	2011 - 2013
Development of a modified assay for use in temperate waters and its application through an assessment of stress tolerances among oyster stocks (Crassostrea virginica) with varying levels of heterozygosity Principal investigator: Carla Hicks	MG-11-01-001	Gulf	2011 - 2013
*Determination of optimal microalgal diets and feeding rations for larvae and seed of the Geoduck Clam (Panopea generosa)* Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-10-01-007	Pacific	2010 - 2012
Design of protocols for the ozone disinfection of fish eggs for eradication of vertically transmitted diseases Principal investigator: Dounia Hamoutene	N-10-02-001	Newfoundland and Labrador	2010 - 2011
DNA vaccine models against ISA Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	MG-09-01-002	Gulf	2009 - 2012
Development of novel RNA-based treatment against ISAV Principal investigator: Mark LaFlamme	MG-09-02-003	Gulf	2009 - 2013
*Development of husbandry protocols for the sustainable culture of wolf-eels (Anarrhichthys ocellatus)* Principal investigator: Jerry Corriveau	P-09-01-003R	Pacific	2009 - 2011
Development of genomic health assessment tools for marine mussels (MYT-OMICS) Principal investigator: Stewart Johnson	P-09-03-005	Pacific	2009 - 2012
Determination of viral shedding rates, estimation of minimum effective dose, and development of a viral dispersion model for infections hematopoietic necrosis virus (IHNV) in Atlantic Salmon Principal investigator: Kyle Garver	P-09-03-006	Pacific	2009 - 2011
Distribution and survival of farmed rainbow trout escaped from aquaculture operations in Lake Huron Principal investigator: Paul Blanchfield	CA-08-02-002	Central and Arctic	2008 - 2011
Development of predictive modeling tools to assist with freshwater aquaculture site licensing decisions Principal investigator: Cheryl Podemski	CA-08-02-003	National	2008 - 2012
Development of molecular genetic mapping capacity for Chinook salmon: Assessment of pigmentation ability, growth, and maturation Principal investigator: Robert Devlin	P-08-01-003	Pacific	2008 - 2012
Dynamics, impact and control of epibionts on mussel spat collectors Principal investigator: Bernard Sainte-Marie	Q-07-01-004	Quebec	2007 - 2010
Development of Novel Recombinant Vaccine Models Against Infectious Salmon Anemia Virus (ISA) Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	MG-07-04-003	Gulf	2007 - 2009
Development of integrated management methods for soft-shell clam harvesting, seeding and culture activities at a clam culture site located in the St. Lawrence estuary Principal investigator: Sylvie Brulotte	Q-07-01-003	Quebec	2007 - 2010
*Development of diets to promote growth and stress resistance in juvenile Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua)* Principal investigator: Denis Chabot	MG-06-09-004	Gulf	2007 - 2009
Development of a quantitative Reverse Transcription PCR assay for detection of IHNV and determination of optimal sampling protocols Principal investigator: Kyle Garver	P-07-04-011	National	2007 - 2009
Development of a Melatonin Assay to Assess Effectiveness of Photoperiod Regimes Used to Reduce Grilsification Principal investigator: Brian Glebe	MG-07-04-001	Maritimes	2007 - 2009
Development and Validation of Immune Response Genetic Markers to Infectious Salmon Anemia Virus (ISA) Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	MG-07-04-002	Gulf	2007 - 2009
*Development and optimizing commercial hatchery production techniques for the indigenous cockle (Clinocardium nuttalli)* Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-07-01-006	Pacific	2007 - 2008
Developing strategies to optimize shell growth performance and quality of near market size oysters Principal investigator: Matthew Hardy	MG-07-01-002	Gulf	2007 - 2009
Developing an Additional Biofilter for Organic Wastes Originating from Atlantic Salmon Farms Using Polychaete Worms at Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture Sites Principal investigator: Shawn Robinson	MG-07-04-006	Maritimes	2007 - 2009
*Developing alternative fish species (barramundi/sea bass Lates calcarifer) for indoor warmwater re-circulating aquaculture* Principal investigator: Doug Geiling	CA-07-01-001	National	2007 - 2010
Depletion of Emamectin Benzoate (SLICE®) from Skeletal Muscle (and Skin) of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) following a Multiple Oral (Dietary) 50 µg/kg Dose Regimen, in Seawater at 10 ±1℃; One Laboratory and Two Field-based trials Principal investigator: Phil Byrne	MG-06-04-004	Gulf	2006 - 2007
DNA-based family identification for Pacific scallop selective breeding program in BC Principal investigator: Ruth Withler	P-06-01-005	Pacific	2006 - 2008
DNA identification of Chinook salmon in the creative salmon and Marine Harvest selective breeding program Principal investigator: Ruth Withler	P-06-01-002	Pacific	2006 - 2007
*Development of methods for ensuring a reliable supply of soft-shell clam (Mya arenaria) spat in an open environment in Quebec* Principal investigator: Sylvie Brulotte	Q-06-01-001	Quebec	2006 - 2008
Development of a tool for monitoring spat from aquaculture mussels based on mussels on navigation buoys Principal investigator: Marcel Fréchette	Q-06-09-002	Quebec	2006 - 2010
Development of a Heavy Ice Avoidance submerging system for deep water exposed mussel sites Principal investigator: Cynthia McKenzie	N-06-09-02	Newfoundland and Labrador	2006 - 2008
Development and application of microsatellite loci to support commercial broodstock development in signal crayfish Principal investigator: Ruth Withler	P-06-04-011	Pacific	2006 - 2007
Determination of Optimal Over-wintering Techniques for Juveniles Soft-shell Clams in the Passamaquoddy Region and Disease Surveillance Guidelines Developed in Phase I (Lepreau Harbour Lease) as well as Assessment of Survival Rates Following Seeding Principal investigator: Shawn Robinson	MG-06-09-003	Maritimes	2006 - 2009
Development of an Enzyme Linked Immunosorbant Assay (Elisa) as a Diagnostic Tool for the Detection and Quantification of Loma salmonae Principal investigator: Simon Jones	P-05-06-011	Pacific	2005 - 2006
DNA-based Family Identification for Atlantic Salmon Selective Breedings Programs in British Columbia Principal investigator: Ruth Withler	P-05-01-001	Pacific	2005 - 2007
*Development of Optimal Seeding Techniques and Guidelines for the Surveillance, Detection and Prevention of Diseases Relevant to the Culture of Softshell Clam (Mya arenaria)* Principal investigator: Shawn Robinson	MG-05-01-002	Maritimes	2005 - 2007
Development of Cost Effective Technology for Culturing Juvenile Yelloweye and/or Copper Rockfish Principal investigator: Dave Higgs	P-05-04-007	Pacific	2005 - 2007
*Development of control strategies for the spread of Styela clava* in PEI; an epidemiologic study of processing plants** Principal investigator: Daniel Bourque	MG-05-01-004	Gulf	2005 - 2008
Development of a recirculating aquaponics system for warm- and cool-water aquaculture and greenhouse crops Principal investigator: Doug Geiling	CA-05-01-004	Central and Arctic	2005 - 2008
Development of a new assay for a marker for use in prediction of grilse in Atlantic salmon Principal investigator: Brian Glebe	MG-05-04-003	Maritimes	2005 - 2007
Developing an Effective R&D Priority Setting Process for the BC Shellfish Aquaculture Industry Principal investigator: Jerry Corriveau	P-05-01-006	Pacific	2005 - 2006
Determination of the Protective Effect of IHNV Plaque Neutralizing Antibody Titres (PNT) when Passively Transferred to Naïve Atlantic Salmon Principal investigator: Garth Traxler	P-05-01-005	Pacific	2005 - 2007
DEPOMOD Parameter Setting and Validation for Finfish Farms in British Columbia Principal investigator: Dario Stucchi	P-05-06-015	Pacific	2005 - 2007
Defining the Appropriate Means for Surveillance and Monitoring of the BC Shellfish Industry in Relation to Animal Health and Disease Principal investigator: Susan Bower	P-05-04-010	Pacific	2005 - 2006
*Development and Validation of qPCR Methods for the Determination of Kudoa thyrsites* Infection Levels** Principal investigator: Kristi Miller	P-04-01-006	National	2004 - 2006
Development and evaluation of mussel seed quality standards Principal investigator: Thomas Landry	MG-04-01-007	Gulf	2004 - 2006
DEPOMOD Principal investigator: Dario Stucchi	P-04-01-011	National	2004 - 2005
Defining the Appropriate Regulatory and Policy Framework for the Development of Integrated Multi-trophic Aquaculture Practices Principal investigator: Shawn Robinson	MG-03-110-005	Maritimes	2004 - 2004
*Development of a broodstock genetic program for the European Oyster (Ostrea edulis) in Nova Scotia* Principal investigator: Bénédikte Vercaemer	MG-03-01-003	Maritimes	2003 - 2004
Development of molecular probes for sex and sexual maturity determination in spotted wolffish Principal investigator: Robert Roy	Q-02-01-009	National	2002 - 2003
Developing optimal grow-out culture systems and diets for green sea urchin juveniles Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-02-01-003	National	2002 - 2005
*Determination of the origin of sea scallop (Placopecten magellanicus) spat used in culture operations in the Magdalen Islands using genetic and metabolic indices* Principal investigator: Jean-Marie Sévigny	Q-02-01-013	Quebec	2002 - 2005
Development of rapid typing methods for teleost pathogens Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	MG-01-06-017	Gulf	2001 - 2004
Development of probiotic strain diagnostics for the control of bacterial diseases in hatchery rearing of aquaculture species Principal investigator: Kristi Miller	P-01-06-014	National	2001 - 2004
Development of monitoring and assessment tools for adaptive management of salmon aquaculture relative to sensitive marine invertebrate habitat Principal investigator: Peter Lawton	MG-01-06-010	Maritimes	2001 - 2005
Development of guidelines for fish health consequences of water circulation patterns in Long Pond Bay, Grand Manan Principal investigator: Fred Page	MG-01-06-014	Newfoundland and Labrador	2001 - 2005
Development and evaluation of standardized monitoring and data acquisition systems for the management of mollusc culture in Atlantic Canada Principal investigator: Luc Comeau	MG-01-06-026	Gulf	2001 - 2005
Effect of wind forcing on the Oceanographic conditions of Fortune Bay - Belle Bay: Identification of changes in water physical conditions and ocean currents, and development of a forecasting tool Principal investigators: Sebastien Donnet, Andry Ratsimandresy	15-1-N-02	Newfoundland and Labrador	2015 - 2018
Evaluation of benthic far-field and site recovery effects from aquaculture within the Letang Inlet, New Brunswick Principal investigator: Andrew Cooper	M-13-01-003	Maritimes	2013 - 2016
Evaluating ecological impacts of seaweeds in integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) Principal investigator: Hannah Stewart	P-13-01-003	Pacific	2013 - 2014
Estimating the potential for waterborne transmission of infectious hematopoietic necrosis (IHN) disease between salmon farms and wild sockeye in the Discovery Islands, British Columbia Principal investigator: Kyle Garver	P-13-01-001	Pacific	2013 - 2015
Ecological interactions between benthic-ranched and wild California sea cucumbers Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-12-01-005	Pacific	2012 - 2014
Evaluation of Blue Mussel processing plant holding systems in PEI Principal investigator: Daniel Bourque	MG-11-02-007	Gulf	2011 - 2014
Evaluation of the efficiency of non-chemical methods to reduce the impact of sea lice associated with salmon aquaculture sites using the principles of bio-filtration and trapping Principal investigator: Shawn Robinson	MG-10-02-005	Gulf	2010 - 2011
Evaluation of risk mitigation measures for the introduction of invasive alga in order to facilitate requests for mussel and scallop spat transfers Principal investigator: Chris McKindsey	Q-10-02-001	Gulf	2010 - 2012
Effect of an immersed screen on the morphological characteristics and growth performance of oysters Principal investigator: Luc Comeau	MG-10-02-001	Gulf	2010 - 2011
Ecosystem experiment to assess environmental impacts and recovery from freshwater cage aquaculture Principal investigator: Cheryl Podemski	CA-10-02-002	Central and Arctic	2010 - 2013
Exploration of a visual based approach to benthic environmental monitoring of finfish cage culture in southern Newfoundland Principal investigator: Gehan Mabrouk	N-09-01-002	Newfoundland and Labrador	2009 - 2011
Evaluation of the risks associated with scallop spat transfer from the Magdalen Islands Principal investigator: Bernard Sainte-Marie	Q-09-01-003	Quebec	2009 - 2011
Establishment of rearing density and validation of the growth curve of the Quebec strain of spotted wolffish in the precommercial stage Principal investigator: Denis Chabot	Q-08-02-001	Quebec	2009 - 2011
Effects of inshore and within-cage hypoxia on Atlantic salmon Principal investigator: Brian Glebe	MG-09-01-001	Maritimes	2009 - 2012
Ecosystem approaches to aquaculture: strategies, tools and human dimensions Principal investigator: Jerry Corriveau	P-09-99-012	National	2009 - 2009
Evaluation of Alternate Diet Formulations Designed to Enhance Flesh-Quality of Canadian Farmed Salmon Principal investigator: Michael Ikonomou	MG-08-01-001	Maritimes	2008 - 2010
Epidemiological analysis ISAV Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	MG-07-09-004	Gulf	2008 - 2008
Enhancing sustainable mussel industry production and growth through the assessment and removal of constraints in seed supply Principal investigator: Randy Penney	N-08-01-003	Newfoundland and Labrador	2008 - 2010
Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR) on fin health in Pacific salmon, Phase II Principal investigator: Max Bothwell	P-08-01-001	Pacific	2008 - 2010
Effect of Biofouling Control Methods on the Productivity of the Eastern Oyster Principal investigator: Luc Comeau	MG-08-01-003	Gulf	2008 - 2010
Evaluating and optimizing mussel seed quality in Nova Scotia Principal investigator: Thomas Landry	MG-06-04-002	Maritimes	2007 - 2009
Efficacy of the APEX vaccine in Atlantic salmon subjected to an IHNV exposure simulating natural and/or elevated field challenges Principal investigator: Kyle Garver	P-07-04-010	National	2007 - 2007
Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR) on Fin Health in Pacific Salmon	P-07-01-005	Pacific	2007 - 2010
Evaluation of a new method for stunning of farmed Atlantic salmon using electric stunner Principal investigator: Henrik Kreiberg	P-06-04-012	Pacific	2006 - 2006
Efficacy and duration of efficacy of an inactivated IHN virus vaccine in Atlantic salmon Principal investigator: Valerie Funk	P-06-04-009	Pacific	2006 - 2008
Examination of the Organohalogen Contaminant Concentrations and Nutritional Values in Farmed Salmon Fed with Different Formulated Diets. Principal investigator: Michael Ikonomou	P-05-04-009	Pacific	2005 - 2007
Evaluation of the Flesh Quality of Farmed and Wild BC Salmon Principal investigator: Dave Higgs	P-04-09-002	Pacific	2005 - 2005
Evaluation of Bay Management Area Scenarios for the Southwest New Brunswick Salmon Aquaculture Industry in the Context of Water Exchange, Fish Health and Resource Interactions and the System Framework of the Salmon Aquaculture Sustainability Plan Principal investigator: Fred Page	MG-05-08-005	Maritimes	2005 - 2007
Environmental Decision Support Tools for Performance Based Management of Organic Waste Dispersal and Dissolved Oxygen Depletion Associated with Salmon Farm Sites in SWNB Principal investigator: Fred Page	MG-05-04-007	Maritimes	2005 - 2008
Effects of immersion time, food supply and sexual maturity on the growth of soft-shell clam in Quebec Principal investigator: Sylvie Brulotte	Q-05-01-004	Quebec	2005 - 2007
Effect of Promiscuous T-cell Epitopes in a Recombinant Subunit Vaccine against K. thyrsites: Do they Affect Onset and Duration of Immunity and Result in Increased Efficacy? Principal investigator: Simon Jones	P-05-01-004	Pacific	2005 - 2006
Ecosystem experiment to assess environmental impacts and recovery from freshwater cage aquaculture Principal investigator: Ken Mills	CA-05-01-003	Central and Arctic	2005 - 2009
Efficacy of a Nucleic Acid (NA) Vaccine against Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus (IHNV) in Farmed Atlantic Salmon in British Columbia Principal investigator: Garth Traxler	P-04-01-005	Pacific	2004 - 2005
*Efficacy of a Kudoa thyrsites* Subunit Vaccine in Atlantic Salmon when Administered Intramuscularly and Intraperitoneally** Principal investigator: Simon Jones	P-04-01-007	Pacific	2004 - 2006
Effect of skeleton shrimp populations on mussel spat recruitment using spat collectors Principal investigator: Marcel Fréchette	Q-04-04-005	Quebec	2004 - 2007
Evaluation of effects of low-phosphorus diets on immune system function Principal investigator: Charley Cyr	Q-02-09-001	National	2003 - 2006
Environmental carrying capacity of clam culture: Evaluation of biodeposition of macro and micro particles and their effects on the environment Principal investigator: Chris McKindsey	Q-03-01-001	National	2003 - 2006
*Evaluation of two strategies for securing the supply of soft-shell clam (Mya arenaria) spat for clam culture in the North Shore, Lower St. Lawrence, Gaspé Peninsula and Magdalen Islands sectors* Principal investigator: Sylvie Brulotte	Q-02-01-008	Quebec	2002 - 2005
Evaluation of a polyculture system utilizing several plant species to enhance phosporous and nitrogen removal from freshwater salmon farm effluent Principal investigator: Jerry Corriveau	P-01-06-003	Pacific	2002 - 2004
Encapsulation of microbial phytase to improve phosphorus digestibility from salmonids diet Principal investigator: Grant Vandenberg	Q-02-01-004	National	2002 - 2005
Effects of cage aquaculture on native fish populations Principal investigator: Ken Mills	CA-02-09-002	Central and Arctic	2002 - 2005
Ecosystem experiment to assess environmental impacts of freshwater cage aquaculture Principal investigator: Cheryl Podemski	CA-01-09-001	Central and Arctic	2002 - 2005
Evaluation of two sea scallop suspension culture strategies in the Magdalen Islands Principal investigator: Sylvie Brulotte	Q-01-06-005	Quebec	2001 - 2005
*Evaluation of sea scallop (Placopecten magellanicus) spat collection success in two sectors of the Gaspé Peninsula* Principal investigator: Sylvie Brulotte	Q-01-06-004	Quebec	2001 - 2005
*Evaluation of an Iceland scallop (Chlamys islandica) transfer and grow-out strategy in the Mingan Archipelago* Principal investigator: Sylvie Brulotte	Q-01-06-010	Quebec	2001 - 2004
Field testing "green-technology" sea lice traps and documenting on-site dynamics of sea lice early life history Principal investigator: Shawn Robinson	M-12-01-001	Pacific	2012 - 2014
Field validation of dietary medication to reduce the severity of Kudoa thyrsites in farmed Atlantic Salmon Principal investigator: Simon Jones	P-11-03-011	Pacific	2011 - 2012
Freshwater Aquaculture Developments in Canada Principal investigator: Grant Vandenberg	Q-06-01-006	National	2006 - 2008
Floating Oyster Gear in New Brunswick: Testing the Bird-Deterring Effectiveness of Various Gear Designs Principal investigator: Luc Comeau	MG-06-04-003	Maritimes	2006 - 2008
Feed trials in Canada 2005 - 2006 Principal investigator: Doug Geiling	CA-05-01-002	Central and Arctic	2005 - 2007
Feed trials in Canada Principal investigator: Grant Vandenberg	Q-04-04-004	National	2004 - 2005
Feed trials in Canada Principal investigator: Doug Geiling	CA-04-04-001	Central and Arctic	2004 - 2005
*Feasibility of Suspended Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas) and California Sea Cucumber (Parastichopus californicus) Polyculture* Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-04-01-004	Pacific	2004 - 2006
Furunculosis Vaccine Efficacy for Atlantic Salmon Principal investigator: Atef Mansour	N-01-06-004	Newfoundland and Labrador	2001 - 2006
*Fencing the seabed to protect scallops (Placopecten magellanicus) from predators*. Principal investigator: Leslie-Anne Davidson	MG-01-06-024	Maritimes	2001 - 2004
Genomic characterization of jaundice-associated mortality events in cultured Chinook Salmon? Principal investigator: Kristi Miller	P-11-02-007	Pacific	2011 - 2012
Grow lights in marine finfish aquaculture in British Columbia: Ecological effects Principal investigators: Anya Dunham, Hannah Stewart	P-11-01-001	Pacific	2010 - 2011
Genetic tools for development of northern Chinook Salmon in culture Principal investigator: Ruth Withler	P-10-01-005	Pacific	2010 - 2012
Guidelines for culling oysters Principal investigator: Marie-Hélène Thériault	MG-09-01-004	Gulf	2009 - 2011
Genetic Characterization of Infectious Salmon Anemia virus (ISAV) Field Isolates Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	MG-05-11-005	Gulf	2006 - 2006
Growth efficiency and reproductive output of pond raised yellow perch Principal investigator: Doug Geiling	CA-05-01-001	Central and Arctic	2005 - 2008
Genetic Rescue of 2001 Brood Year of the Heritage Atlantic Salmon Selective Breeding Program Principal investigator: Ruth Withler	P-05-06-013	Pacific	2005 - 2006
Genetic Improvement and Development of Haddock Broodstock Principal investigator: Debbie Martin-Robichaud	MG-05-08-004	Maritimes	2005 - 2006
Genetic characterization of the main sea scallop beds in the Gulf of St. Lawrence Principal investigator: Jean-Marie Sévigny	Q-05-01-002	Quebec	2005 - 2006
Gastric Dilation, Air Sacculitis Syndrome in Farmed Steelhead Trout and Its Association with Maturation, Nutritional Factors, Osmoregulatory and Environmental Stresses Principal investigator: Atef Mansour	N-05-01-003	Newfoundland and Labrador	2005 - 2008
Growth optimization through compensatory growth in brook trout Principal investigator: Charley Cyr	Q-02-01-002	National	2002 - 2005
Genetic variation at microsatellite DNA loci in cultured chinook salmon strains of British Columbia Principal investigator: Ruth Withler	P-02-01-005	Pacific	2002 - 2003
Genetic Variation at Microsatellite DNA Loci and MHC Genes in Domesticated Atlantic Salmon Strains of British Columbia Principal investigator: Ruth Withler	P-01-09-008	Pacific	2002 - 2003
Health of juvenile salmon during early seawater residency and migration past salmon farms Principal investigator: Stewart Johnson	P-10-09-015	Pacific	2010 - 2014
*Health and environmental interactions of two clam species, the soft shell clam (Mya arenaria) and quahaug (Mercenaria mercenaria), in the Bay of Fundy* Principal investigator: Marc Ouellette	MG-05-01-006	Maritimes	2005 - 2007
Harmful Phytoplankton and Bivalve Aquaculture in a Cold Ocean Environment Principal investigator: Cynthia McKenzie	N-01-09-001	Newfoundland and Labrador	2001 - 2005
Investigating probiotic bacteria and their bacteriocins as part of a disease management strategy in salmon aquaculture Principal investigator: Simon Jones	P-14-01-003	National	2014 - 2015
Investigating Polydora outbreak in New Brunswick off-bottom cultured oysters Principal investigator: Mary Stephenson, Daniel Bourque	G-14-01-002	Gulf	2014 - 2016
Improving physiological health of oysters by selecting seed for stress resilience Principal investigator: Denise Méthé	G-14-03-001	Gulf	2014 - 2017
Impacts of aquaculture operations on the genetic health of natural populations of the Eastern Oyster, Crassostrea virginica Principal investigator: Mark LaFlamme	G-13-01-001	Gulf	2013 - 2017
Investigation into the survival and spawning potential of the selected F1 oysters: Follow up to the Bras d'Or Lakes Oyster Breeding Program for MSX Principal investigator: Bénédikte Vercaemer	M-13-01-004	Maritimes	2013 - 2014
Isolation, culture, and genomic analysis of harmful algal species affecting aquaculture on the west coast of Canada and analysis of the Harmful Algae Monitoring Program historical database Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-12-01-003	Pacific	2012 - 2014
*Identification and treatment of gyrodactylid infections in cultured Wolf-Eels (Anahichthys ocellatus)* Principal investigator: Simon Jones	P-12-02-002	Pacific	2012 - 2013
Identification and quantification of Kudoa thyrsites -specific DNA in seawater Principal investigator: Simon Jones	P-12-02-003	Pacific	2012 - 2013
Investigating temporal variability in macrofaunal recovery processes during fallow periods at finfish aquaculture sites in Newfoundland Principal investigator: Dounia Hamoutene	N-11-02-003	Newfoundland and Labrador	2011 - 2011
Impacts of Pacific Herring on the health of farmed Atlantic Salmon in BC Principal investigator: Kyle Garver	P-11-02-006	Pacific	2011 - 2011
Influence of Eastern Oyster aquaculture on eelgrass populations and their recovery Principal investigator: Marie-Hélène Thériault	MG-10-01-001	Gulf	2010 - 2013
Implementation of commercial mode zoo-technical measures for maximizing rearing productivity of Arctic Charr Principal investigator: Nathalie Le François	Q-10-01-001	Quebec	2010 - 2011
Invasive tunicates and shellfish aquaculture: Assessing impacts and testing solutions Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-09-03-011	Pacific	2009 - 2010
Impact of dissolved oxygen content on the survival, growth and metabolism of the Quebec strain of spotted wolffish under tank rearing conditions Principal investigator: Denis Chabot	Q-07-09-001	Quebec	2009 - 2011
ISAV Prevalence and Sampling Strategy Development Project Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	MG-07-09-005	Gulf	2008 - 2008
Investigating the Potential For Development of a Marine Anti-Foulant Treatment from Marine Bacteria Principal investigator: Shawn Robinson	MG-08-04-003	Maritimes	2008 - 2010
Investigating the Impacts of Intensive Oyster Farming in New Brunswick Principal investigator: Luc Comeau	MG-08-01-004	Maritimes	2008 - 2012
Identification of ISAV Resistant Salmon Broodstock Families Principal investigator: Brian Glebe	MG-07-04-008	Maritimes	2008 - 2008
Identificatioin of the Causal Agent of Malpeque Disease in Oysters Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	MG-08-01-002	Gulf	2008 - 2010
Invasive Species Development Project (2007-08) Principal investigator: Thomas Landry	MG-07-04-009	Gulf	2007 - 2008
International Invasive Sea Squirt Workshop Principal investigator: Andrea Locke	MG-07-09-001	National	2007 - 2008
Improving feeding efficiency of farmed Atlantic salmon and its impact on fish production and near cage environment Principal investigator: Atef Mansour	N-07-01-01	Newfoundland and Labrador	2007 - 2009
Identification of quantitative trait loci (QTL's) associated with early maturation in a domesticated strain of Atlantic salmon Principal investigator: Ruth Withler	P-06-04-013	Pacific	2007 - 2009
ISA Research Strategy Workshop Principal investigator: Denise Méthé	MG-06-09-001	National	2006 - 2007
International Invasive Tunicate Workshop Principal investigator: Denise Méthé	MG-05-11-002	National	2006 - 2006
Identification of immunoreactive peptides to function as vaccine candidates in a recombinant subunit vaccine against Loma salmonae Principal investigator: Valerie Funk	P-06-01-003	Pacific	2006 - 2007
Initiation of a Bras d'Or Lakes oyster breeding program for resistance to MSX Principal investigator: Bénédikte Vercaemer	MG-05-01-005	Maritimes	2005 - 2007
*Incorporating the Natural Cycles of Sea Lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) Production into a Management Strategy for Sustainable Aquaculture* Principal investigator: Robert Beamish	P-05-01-003	Pacific	2005 - 2007
*Interactions between rock crab Cancer irroratus* populations and mussel aquaculture productivity in PEI** Principal investigator: Marc Ouellette	MG-04-09-002	Gulf	2004 - 2008
*Incorporating the Natural Cycles of Sea Lice (L. salmonis) Production into a Management Strategy for Sustainable Aquaculture* Principal investigator: Robert Beamish	P-04-01-001	Pacific	2004 - 2006
Investigation of grilsification in farmed Atlantic salmon: Causes and management solutions Principal investigator: Brian Glebe	MG-02-04-007	Maritimes	2002 - 2004
Influence of alternate dietary lipid sources on growth and health of large (2.5 kg) Sablefish Principal investigator: Dave Higgs	P-01-06-001	National	2001 - 2002
*Impact of physical and biological variables on burrowing time in soft-shell clams (Mya arenaria)* Principal investigator: Sylvie Brulotte	Q-01-06-009	Quebec	2001 - 2004
Juvenile Geoduck Out-planting: Optimizing Methods for Maximizing Aquaculture Production and Minimizing Environmental Impacts Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-04-09-004	Pacific	2004 - 2006
Low pathogenic infections salmon anemia virus (ISAv) in vivo: a comparative genomic study Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	MG-11-01-004	Gulf	2011 - 2015
Literature and technology review of starfish control Principal investigator: Monique Niles	MG-05-11-004	Gulf	2006 - 2006
*Larval abundance and settlement success in blue mussel (Mytilus spp.) in Havre de Gaspé and Cascapédia Bay* Principal investigator: Jean-Marie Sévigny	Q-06-04-002	Gulf	2006 - 2009
Microplastics and shellfish aquaculture: investigating presence, extent, potential impacts and mitigation measures Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	15-1-P-01	Pacific	2015 - 2018
Migration timing and distribution of juvenile salmon in Discovery Islands and Johnstone Strait Principal investigator: Stewart Johnson	P-14-01-001	Pacific	2014 - 2016
Microbial impacts on shellfish aquaculture in relationship to ocean acidification Principal investigator: Kristi Miller	P-14-02-001	National	2014 - 2015
Monitoring variability of environmental factors impacting tunicate infestation on coastal shellfish farms in Nova Scotia Principal investigator: Dawn Sephton	M-13-01-002	Maritimes	2013 - 2015
Monitoring and modelling of sea lice interaction with wild and farm salmon in the Broughton Archipelago Principal investigator: Peter Chandler	P-12-01-006	Pacific	2012 - 2014
Modelling the benthic impacts of aquaculture waste deposition at Lake Huron cage farms Principal investigator: Cheryl Podemski	CA-10-02-003	Central and Arctic	2010 - 2013
*Management of coldwater disease caused by Flavobacterium psychrophilum* on Ontario trout farms: erythromycin efficacy and family susceptibility** Principal investigator: Doug Geiling	CA-10-02-001	Central and Arctic	2010 - 2011
*Mouth rot - Tenacibaculum maritimum* - tracking pathogenesis and typing** Principal investigator: Stewart Johnson	P-09-01-002R	Pacific	2009 - 2010
Monitoring of environmental conditions on salmon sites of the Fortune Bay area and effects of hypoxia on the physiology of Atlantic salmon Principal investigator: Dounia Hamoutene	N-08-01-002	Newfoundland and Labrador	2008 - 2010
Mechanized clam harvesting for coastal British Columbia - Environmental implications Principal investigator: Kerra Hoyseth	P-08-03-005	Pacific	2008 - 2010
*Management of coldwater disease caused by Flavobacterium psychrophilum* on Ontario trout farms** Principal investigator: Doug Geiling	CA-07-03-001 CA-08-02-001	Central and Arctic	2007 - 2009
Measuring Chlorophyll Fluxes in an Oyster Farm Principal investigator: Luc Comeau	MG-05-08-003	Gulf	2006 - 2008
Mussel Seed Quality Workshop Principal investigator: Denise Méthé	MG-03-11-004	Gulf	2004 - 2004
Monitoring of pathogens in bivalve populations at commercial and experimental culture facilities Principal investigator: Charley Cyr	Q-04-04-001	Quebec	2004 - 2007
Marine fish farming workshop Principal investigator: Charley Cyr	Q-04-09-001	Quebec	2004 - 2005
Molecular characterization, surveillance and pathogenicity trials of nodaviruses strains of Atlantic Canada Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	MG-03-01-002	Gulf	2003 - 2005
Microbial-mediated increase in phosphorus availability from animal protein-based ingredients fed to rainbow trout Principal investigator: Grant Vandenberg	Q-02-01-003	National	2002 - 2005
*Maritime regional efforts to accelerate Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) commercialization: Focus on broodstock expansion and egg quality, Part II* Principal investigator: Debbie Martin-Robichaud	MG-02-09-005	Maritimes	2002 - 2004
*Maritime regional efforts to accelerate Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) commercialization: Focus on broodstock expansion and egg quality* Principal investigator: Debbie Martin-Robichaud	MG-02-01-006	Maritimes	2002 - 2004
*Monosex strain development for white sturgeon (Acipenser tranmontanus) and salmonids* Principal investigator: Robert Devlin	P-01-06-002	Pacific	2001 - 2004
Marine finfish and suspended shellfish aquaculture: Water quality interactions and the potential for polyculture in coastal British Columbia Principal investigator: Jerry Corriveau	P-01-06-008	Pacific	2001 - 2003
Nutritional requirements for sustainable crayfish aquaculture Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-10-01-001	Pacific	2010 - 2012
Nutrient fluxes across the sediment-water interface and Nutrient release rates from freshwater sediments in a lake with cage fish farming Principal investigator: Cheryl Podemski	CA-06-02-001	National	2006 - 2007
New Genes: Evaluation of Genetic Variation in Stofnfiskur Domesticated Atlantic Salmon imported to British Columbia Principal investigator: Ruth Withler	P-04-01-003	Pacific	2004 - 2006
*Northern Quahog, Mercenaria mercenaria* (notata variety), winter survival strategies** Principal investigator: Thomas Landry	MG-02-04-008	Gulf	2002 - 2004
New Brunswick arctic charr brood stock development, evaluation and selection program Principal investigator: Brian Glebe	MG-01-06-030	Gulf	2001 - 2006
9th Canadian Workshop on Harmful Marine Algae and Aquaculture Association of Canada Conference (July 4-8, 2005), St. John's, NL Principal investigator: Cynthia McKenzie	N-05-01-002	Newfoundland and Labrador	2005 - 2006
*Optimization of growth performance in intensively cultured Wolf Eels (Anarrhichthys ocellatus)* Principal investigator: Steve MacDonald	P-11-01-002	Pacific	2011 - 2011
Ocean acidification effects on shellfish aquaculture Principal investigator: Kristi Miller	P-11-01-003	National	2011 - 2012
Optimizing hatchery-based sea scallop settlement Principal investigator: Jean-Marie Sévigny	Q-10-02-002	Quebec	2010 - 2012
Optimizing Oyster Nursery Systems Through the Use of Non-Traditional Sites Principal investigator: Luc Comeau	MG-08-01-006	Gulf	2008 - 2010
*On-growing investigations for the optimal commercialization of the indigenous basket cockle (Clinocardium nuttallii) Phase III* Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-08-03-004	Pacific	2008 - 2009
*Optimization of diagnostic methodologies for the detection and life history pathogenesis studies of Betanodavirus in production and broodstock Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua)* Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	MG-06-01-004	Gulf	2006 - 2008
Ozone disinfection of marine fish eggs for eradication of bacteria and vertically transmitted diseases such as piscine nodavirus, Part II Principal investigator: Debbie Martin-Robichaud	MG-02-09-004	Maritimes	2003 - 2004
Otolith analysis for determination of feral versus escapee Atlantic salmon Principal investigator: Andrew Thomson	P-02-01-001	National	2002 - 2003
Ozone disinfection of marine fish eggs for eradication of bacteria and vertically transmitted diseases such as piscine nodavirus Principal investigator: Debbie Martin-Robichaud	MG-01-09-006	Maritimes	2001 - 2004
Optimal Cage Depth for Bay d'Espoir Salmonid Aquaculture Principal investigator: Atef Mansour	N-01-06-003	Newfoundland and Labrador	2001 - 2003
Passive protection of mussel production through use of exclusion cages to prevent duck predation in the Gaspé (QC) Principal investigator: Chris McKindsey	15-1-Q-01	Quebec	2015 - 2017
Pathogen susceptibility of Sockeye Salmon – phase 1: Infectious Salmon Anemia virus (ISAV) and Alphavirus (SPDV) Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	G-14-01-003	Gulf	2014 - 2018
Potential of using cunners to control sea lice infestation of Atlantic Salmon in Newfoundland. Principal investigators: Dounia Hamoutene, Harry Murray	N-11-02-002	Newfoundland and Labrador	2011 - 2011
Production of single-sex Atlantic cod stocks Principal investigator: Debbie Martin-Robichaud	MG-08-09-002	Maritimes	2009 - 2012
Pathogen Depletion by Cultured Mussels: Investigating the Further Benefits of Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture Principal investigator: Shawn Robinson	MG-07-04-005	Maritimes	2007 - 2008
Physiological and genetic basis of growth in soft-shell clam, Mya arenaria Principal investigator: Jean-Marie Sévigny	Q-06-04-001	Quebec	2006 - 2007
Proceedings of the Scallop Aquaculture Workshop: Halifax, NS January 24, 2004 Principal investigator: Leslie-Anne Davidson	MG-03-11-003	National	2004 - 2004
Phytoplankton Early Warning Approaches for Salmon Farmers in Southwestern New Brunswick Principal investigator: Blythe Chang	MG-04-04-001	Maritimes	2004 - 2007
Production of farmed blue mussels on self-operating collectors in the Carleton region Principal investigator: Marcel Fréchette	Q-03-01-003	Central and Arctic	2003 - 2007
Predator and competitor interaction with bivalve culture: development of an effective management approach Principal investigator: Daniel Bourque	MG-01-06-029	Gulf	2001 - 2005
Phase feeding using phosphorus-deficient and phosphorus-replete diets to reduce total P output Principal investigator: Grant Vandenberg	Q-02-01-005	National	2001 - 2005
Parasites Affecting Atlantic Aquaculture Development. Principal investigator: Mary Stephenson	MG-01-09-004-005	Gulf	2001 - 2006
*Quantifying the effect of winter siltation/burial on Crassostrea virginica's health* Principal investigator: Luc Comeau	G-14-02-001	Gulf	2014 - 2016
Reduction of ammonia and solids from Chinook Salmon culture facilities Principal investigator: Ian Forster	P-12-01-001	Pacific	2012 - 2014
Refinement of the principles of larval sea lice capture using a combination of biological filters and physical light traps in a commercial setting Principal investigator: Shawn Robinson	MG-11-02-002	Maritimes	2011 - 2012
Refinement of an Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis virus dispersion model for the Discovery Islands area and an extension to west coast of Vancouver Island Principal investigator: Kyle Garver	P-11-01-005	Pacific	2011 - 2011
Reproduction trials between wild and farmed salmon Principal investigator: Dounia Hamoutene	N-10-02-004	Newfoundland and Labrador	2010 - 2012
Reproduction, Environmental Tolerances and Recruitment Related to Tunicate Population Abundance Principal investigator: Daniel Bourque	MG-08-01-007	Gulf	2008 - 2011
Revisiting and Re-establishing R&D Priorities for the BC Shellfish Farming Industry, 2007 Principal investigator: Jerry Corriveau	P-07-08-018	Pacific	2007 - 2007
*Remote setting and nursing of Crassostrea virginica* in bouncing buckets** Principal investigator: Luc Comeau	MG-06-01-002	Gulf	2006 - 2007
Research and Development to Support Implementation of the Atlantic Canada Salmon Farming Sustainability Plan in Southwest New Brunswick Principal investigator: Denise Méthé	MG-05-11-001	Maritimes	2005 - 2006
Relationship between mussel attachment strength to socks and passive losses caused by fall-off Principal investigator: Jean-Marie Sévigny	Q-05-01-001	Quebec	2005 - 2006
Rapid Response for Aquatic Invasive Species; Effect of comprehensive treatment of Violet tunicate biomass on recruitment rates Principal investigator: Thomas Landry	MG-05-08-007	Gulf	2005 - 2006
RT-PCR to identify replicative strands of RNA of ISAV Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	MG-01-06-018	Gulf	2001 - 2004
*Reducing the impact of Kudoa thyrsites* in farmed Atlantic salmon in British Columbia** Principal investigator: Simon Jones	P-01-06-010	Pacific	2001 - 2004
Rapid determination of pigmentation and lipid levels in fish flesh using fibre optic probe technology Principal investigator: Ian Whyte	P-01-06-009	Pacific	2001 - 2004
*Susceptibility of farmed and wild Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) to experimental infestations with sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis)* Principal investigator: Dounia Hamoutene	15-1-N-01	Newfoundland and Labrador	2015 - 2017
Screening of cultured Atlantic Salmon for resistance and susceptibility to infection by sea lice (Lepeoptheirus salmonis) and Renibacterium salmoninarum, the causative agent of Bacterial Kidney Disease (BKD) Principal investigator: Steven Leadbeater	15-1-M-01	Maritimes	2015 - 2018
Sustainable development of offshore bivalve culture in Îles de la Madeleine: production capacity and interactions with commercial fisheries Principal investigator: Chris McKindsey	Q-13-01-001	Quebec	2013 - 2016
Sea lice course development and initial delivery Principal investigator: Simon Jones	P-10-09-013	Pacific	2010 - 2010
Sablefish nutrition research: protein and energy needs Principal investigator: Ian Forster	P-10-01-002	Pacific	2010 - 2012
*Soft-flesh suppression technology: Inhibiting the post-harvest effects of Kudoa thyrsites* infection in farmed Atlantic Salmon** Principal investigator: Stewart Johnson	P-09-03-007	Pacific	2009 - 2010
Sex-linked markers for arctic charr Principal investigator: Brian Glebe	MG-09-01-003	Gulf	2009 - 2013
Synthesis and Analysis of Environmental Performance Data for Salmon Farming Industry in Southwestern New Brunswick Principal investigator: Fred Page	MG-08-01-008	Maritimes	2008 - 2010
SEALab Workshop: (Developing a national implementation strategy for Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) under the Canada SEA-Lab Initiative) Principal investigator: Jerry Corriveau	P-08-99-009	National	2008 - 2008
Scale-up of a method for phase-feeding of dietary phosphorus (P) in rainbow trout to reduce P discharges Principal investigator: Grant Vandenberg	Q-08-01-001	Quebec	2008 - 2011
Salmon priorities workshop Principal investigator: Jerry Corriveau	P-07-08-019	Pacific	2008 - 2008
Selective Breeding and Identification of Quantitative Trait Loci (QTLs) associated with Body Weight in a Domesticated Strain of Coho salmon Principal investigator: Ruth Withler	P-07-08-014	Pacific	2007 - 2010
Study on domoic acid poisoning in scallops in the Lower North Shore sector Principal investigator: Michael Scarratt	Q-06-01-005	Quebec	2006 - 2008
Stress indicators and the effect of environmental stressors in Pacific oysters Principal investigator: Chris Pearce	P-06-04-014	Pacific	2006 - 2008
Surface Drifter Studies in the Broughton Archipelago Principal investigator: Dario Stucchi	P-05-06-016	Pacific	2005 - 2007
Study on the commercial, environmental and physiological performance of brook trout fed new low-phosphorus, high-energy feed Principal investigator: Grant Vandenberg	Q-05-01-005	Quebec	2005 - 2007
Soft-shell clam workshop Principal investigator: Charley Cyr	Q-05-01-006	National	2005 - 2006
Shortening the reproductive cycle of spotted wolffish by manipulating the photoperiod and monitoring the cycle by measuring the levels of the steroids estradiol and 11-ketotestosterone and the female egg protein vitellogenin Principal investigator: Robert Roy	Q-05-04-001	Quebec	2005 - 2008
Selective breeding and genetic improvement of Atlantic cod Principal investigator: Edward Trippel	MG-05-01-003	Maritimes	2005 - 2008
*Safety and Interference Studies of a Recombinant Subunit Vaccine against the Sea Louse Lepeophtheirus salmonis* and Determination of the Efficacy and Duration of the Immunity** Principal investigator: Henrik Kreiberg	P-05-09-020	Pacific	2005 - 2009
Standardizing industry and regulatory genetic screening tests for detecting non-local strains in aquaculture and wild populations of Atlantic salmon in the Bay of Fundy area Principal investigator: Patrick O'Reilly	MG-04-04-002	Maritimes	2004 - 2007
Study of fecal coliform dynamics in relation to environmental change and their impact on the shellfish industry Principal investigator: Marc Ouellette	MG-02-09-001	Gulf	2003 - 2005
Salmonid aquaculture in Poole's Cove area Principal investigator: Robin Anderson	N-02-09-001	Newfoundland and Labrador	2002 - 2005
Study of the impact of harvesting soft-shell clams using a hydraulic rake on the benthic community of the Malbaie barachois Principal investigator: Lizon Provencher	Q-01-06-018	Quebec	2001 - 2005
Sablefish broodstock development Principal investigator: Craig Clarke	P-01-06-007	Pacific	2001 - 2004
*The impacts of pre-winter conditioning on the survival, growth, and reproductive yield of the Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) cultivated in suspension* Principal investigator: Luc Comeau	15-1-G-01	Gulf	2015 - 2018
*The effects of smolt size on the intensity of Kudoa thyrsites* infections in Atlantic Salmon** Principal investigator: Simon Jones	15-2-P-01	Pacific	2015 - 2017
The effects of a hydraulic dredge and adding shells on the environment and soft-shell clam population dynamics Principal investigator: Angeline LeBlanc	15-2-G-02	Gulf	2015 - 2018
The effect of dietary Camelina oil on health of salmon Principal investigator: Ian Forster	15-2-P-03	Pacific	2015 - 2016
The development of an FVCOM hydrodynamic model to support aquaculture on the West Coast of Vancouver Island Principal investigator: Peter Chandler	15-1-P-03	Pacific	2015 - 2017
Thermal and pH tolerance of farmed, wild and first generation farmed-wild hybrid salmon Principal investigator: Dounia Hamoutene	N-14-01-002	Newfoundland and Labrador	2014 - 2015
The development of robust methodologies for sulfide probe calibration and sediment sampling Principal investigator: Blythe Chang	M-14-01-001	Maritimes	2014 - 2016
*The effects of prior exposure and body size on the intensity of Kudoa thyrsites* infections in Atlantic Salmon** Principal investigator: Simon Jones	P-13-01-002	Pacific	2013 - 2015
The development of a robust methodology for sulphide probe calibration Principal investigator: Blythe Chang	M-13-01-001	National	2013 - 2014
The ecological effects of clam harvesting by mechanical means in St Mary's Bay, Nova Scotia Principal investigator: Thomas Landry	G-12-01-001	Gulf	2012 - 2014
The use of shells to increase recruitment and survival of Quahogs and Soft Shell Clams Principal investigator: Angeline Leblanc	MG-10-01-004	Maritimes	2010 - 2012
Turning of OysterGro cages Principal investigator: Angeline Leblanc	MG-09-02-001	Gulf	2009 - 2012
Test and evaluation of a commercial scale ultraviolet effluent water disinfectant system for fish processing plants Principal investigator: Kyle Garver	P-09-03-009	Pacific: Strait of Georgia	2009 - 2010
*The relative impacts of Lepeophtheirus salmonis* on natural and hatchery stocks of juvenile pink salmon** Principal investigator: Simon Jones	P-07-01-001	Pacific	2007 - 2008
The Effects of Sediment Phosphorus Types and Water Temperature on the Release of Phosphorus and Nitrogen from Freshwater Sediments in a Lake with Cage Fish Farming Principal investigator: Paula Azevedo	CA-07-01-003	National	2007 - 2008
*The effect of rearing density on stress and welfare of farm reared Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) over an entire production cycle* Principal investigator: Jerry Corriveau	P-07-01-007	Pacific	2007 - 2009
The net effect of shellfish farming on bay productivity Principal investigator: Luc Comeau	MG-04-09-005	Gulf	2005 - 2010
The effects of Water Temperature on Oyster Feeding Rates Principal investigator: Luc Comeau	MG-04-01-003	Gulf	2004 - 2006
The effect of photoperiod and light intensity on growth and maturation of Atlantic cod in the Bay of Fundy Principal investigator: Edward Trippel	MG-04-09-001	Maritimes	2004 20052006- 2007
The environmental impact of using non-permanent gear for oyster culture Principal investigator: Thomas Landry	MG-02-04-002	Gulf	2002 - 2004
*The effect of stressors on immunocompetence and susceptibility to Kudoa thyrsites* as a measure of smolt quality** Principal investigator: Simon Jones	P-01-09-006	Pacific	2002 - 2004
*The effect of photoperiod on growth and maturation of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) in the Bay of Fundy* Principal investigator: Brian Glebe	MG-01-06-008	Maritimes	2001 - 2003
Use of hydro-acoustic methods to assess the migration timing and distribution of juvenile salmon in Discovery Islands and Johnstone Strait Principal investigator: Stéphane Gauthier	15-1-P-02	Pacific	2015 - 2017
*Understanding the distribution of a nemertean predator, Cerebratulus lacteus, in clam flats: implications for control measures* Principal investigator: Daniel Bourque	G-14-01-001	Gulf	2014 - 2017
Understanding the effects of long term holding on the blue mussel Principal investigator: Harry Murray	N-10-02-003	Newfoundland and Labrador	2010 - 2011
Utility of continuous light and triploidy to control sexual maturation of Atlantic cod in the Bay of Fundy Principal investigator: Edward Trippel	MG-07-01-003	Maritimes	2007 - 2010
*Using cinnamaldehyde as an inhibitor of the common fungus, Saprolegnia parasitica, infecting brook trout and rainbow trout eggs and fry* Principal investigator: Grant Vandenberg	Q-06-09-001	Quebec	2007 - 2010
Using Stable Isotopes, Fatty Acids and Biochemical Tracers to Identify Products From Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) Sites Principal investigator: Shawn Robinson	MG-05-11-003	National	2006 - 2006
Use of Alternate Dietary Lipid Sources to Reduce Flesh Contaminant in Farmed Sablefish Principal investigator: Michael Ikonomou	P-04-04-001	National	2005 - 2007
Use of Alternate Dietary Lipid and Protein Sources to Reduce Flesh Organohalogen Contaminant Concentrations in Farmed Atlantic salmon while Concurrently Maintaining EPA and DH Principal investigator: Dave Higgs	P-05-04-008	Pacific	2005 - 2007
*Validation of dietary medication and sterilised seawater to reduce the severity of Kudoa thyrsites* in farmed Atlantic Salmon** Principal investigator: Simon Jones	P-11-02-008	Pacific	2011 - 2012
Validation of DEPOMOD with a comparison of visual techniques for observing spatial and temporal variability in the benthos at active and fallowed finfish sites in Newfoundland Principal investigator: Andry Ratsimandresy	N-10-02-005	Newfoundland and Labrador	2010 - 2011
Validation of a preventive containment protocol for scallop spat Principal investigator: Michael Scarratt	Q-09-01-002	Quebec	2009 - 2010
Workshop: R&D Network: Driving Industry Research Principal investigator: Shawn Robinson	MG-08-04-005	National	2008 - 2009
Workshop: Oyster Culture Techniques and Presence of Birds Principal investigator: Denise Méthé	MG-07-09-003	National	2008 - 2008
Workshop on birds, oyster handling and invasive species Principal investigator: Denise Méthé	MG-07-01-004	National	2007 - 2007
Workshop Collaboration between salmon farming and wild Atlantic salmon conservation in Bay of Fundy Principal investigator: Denise Méthé	MG-07-09-002	Maritimes	2007 - 2008
Workshop: Prince Edward Island Aquatic Invasive Species Research and Management Review Principal investigator: Denise Méthé	MG-06-01-007	Gulf	2006 - 2006
Workshop: Science Priorities in support of environmental assessment and performance-based management approaches to finfish aquaculture Principal investigator: Denise Méthé	MG-04-11-001	National	2004 - 2005
Workshop: Toward Diversified Marine Aquaculture in Southwest New Brunswick: Opportunities and Constraints Principal investigator: Denise Méthé	MG-03-11-002	National	2003 - 2004
Workshop: Research and Monitoring Requirements to Optimize Shellfish Production Principal investigator: Denise Méthé	MG-03-11-001	National	2003 - 2004
Workshop: MSX workshop Principal investigator: Mary Stephenson	MG-02-11-002	National	2003 - 2003
Workshop: MSX and invasive species workshop Principal investigator: Mary Stephenson	MG-02-11-005	National	2003 - 2003
Workshop: ISA research Principal investigator: Gilles Olivier	MG-02-11-004	National	2003 - 2003
Workshop: Atlantic Canadian tunicate workshop Principal investigator: Thomas Landry	MG-02-11-003	National	2003 - 2003
Workshop: Infectious Salmon Anemia (ISA) Management Principal investigator: Denise Méthé	MG-02-11-001	National	2002 - 2003
*Walleye aquaculture: A biological strategy to facilitate land-based culture of Stizostedion vitreum* in recirculation systems** Principal investigator: Doug Geiling	CA-02-01-003	Central and Arctic	2002 - 2005
*Yellow perch (Perca flavescens): Broodstock, feed development and commercial production* Principal investigator: Mike Papst	CA-02-01-004	Central and Arctic	2002 - 2005
2004 Rendez-vous de l'industrie maricole (symposium) Principal investigator: Charley Cyr	Q-04-01-002	Quebec	2004 - 2004
2006 Rendez-vous de l'industrie maricole (symposium) Principal investigator: Charley Cyr	Q-05-09-002	Quebec	2005 - 2006
6th Mariculture Industry Forum: 2008 Edition Principal investigator: J. Roy	Q-08-09-001	Quebec	2008 - 2009
Salmon gill poxvirus-like (SGPV-like): Characterisation, Atlantic Salmon susceptibility, and initial survey in farmed and wild salmon Principal investigator: Nellie Gagné	16-1-G-02	Gulf	2016 - 2020
Develop diagnostic markers to assess mussel population health in response to environmental stress Principal investigator: Denise Méthé	16-1-G-04	Gulf	2016 - 2024
Refining the use of warm water showers to remove sea lice from Atlantic Salmon and understanding the fish health implications of the technique Principal investigator: Shawn Robinson	16-1-M-01	Maritimes	2016 - 2018
*Investigations into ulcerative skin disease agents, Moritella viscosa* and Tenacibaculum spp. in Atlantic Salmon: Interactions and in vivo challenge development** Principal investigator: Steven Leadbeater	16-1-M-02	Maritimes	2016 - 2018
Fish farm site-to-site connectivity using GPS tracked surface drifters and FVCOM-based particle tracking model Principal investigator: Fred Page	16-1-M-03	Pacific	2016 - 2019
Marine reservoirs of infectious agents associated with proliferative gill disorders in farmed salmon Principal investigator: Simon Jones	16-1-P-02	Gulf	2016 - 2018

Date modified:: 2021-07-22