Under the Fisheries Resource Reconciliation Agreement, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and eight First Nations are working to build consensus in joint-recommendations and decisions regarding fisheries resources in areas of the BC coast. This project contributes to best practices from other Nation-Crown decision-making processes to help us build an informed process to reach […]

This project will create an AI-powered device that helps shellfish hatcheries keep their larvae healthy by constantly monitoring them. The system uses smart image analysis to catch early signs of disease or stress, sends real-time alerts to staff, and reduces the need for manual checks. This makes hatcheries more efficient, helping them produce more healthy […]

CM Marine Safety Equipment is a life jacket company that employs a new approach to commercial fishers’ safety. My company’s mission is to create a life jacket that provides the maximum amount of comfort and flexibility without sacrificing safety. There is a culture within the commercial fishing industry that neglects wearing life jackets and by […]

The Cell-fish Meats (cell-based Atlantic salmon, Atlantic cod, Atlantic wolfish, Sablefish, and Halibut burgers) project is aimed at starting a pilot project of lab-grown meat production from fish cells for human consumption. The targeted fish species are either expensive or difficult to access to the general public although they are some of the most popular […]

The proposal introduces a cutting-edge, real-time solution for detecting and mitigating harmful algal blooms (HABs) using advanced computer vision and AI models integrated with autonomous systems. By leveraging state-of-the-art AI-powered imaging technology, this solution delivers precise species identification and real-time monitoring capabilities that drastically improve response times. Unlike traditional manual sampling methods, this system utilizes […]

The proposed project focuses on developing a business and go-to-market strategy for PoseidonPulse, an advanced AI-powered water quality monitoring system designed to improve sustainability and operational efficiency in Canada’s aquaculture industry. By continuously tracking essential water parameters, this system enables aquaculture farms to proactively manage water quality, supporting healthier fish populations and optimized farm performance. […]

AquaFishSense addresses the pressing issue of outdated and insufficient information available to fisheries, which impedes their ability to operate sustainably and efficiently. Fisheries face significant challenges due to the lack of real-time data on fish populations and aquatic habitats. This gap in information leads to overexploitation of marine resources, with approximately 34% of global fish […]

I will be studying chromosomal inversions in cod. A chromosomal inversion is a segment of the genome that is flipped. A key feature of inversions is that they rarely undergo recombination which causes them to evolve separately. Recombination is the point in cell division when genetic material mixes between two chromosomes to create new combinations […]

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a growing threat to drinking water, fisheries, public health, and recreation. In recent years, HABs have increased in frequency and severity in both freshwater and marine environments. Blooms are hard to monitor because they can occur unexpectedly, and reporting methods across Canada are inconsistent, creating a patchwork of alerting methods […]

Our project’s specific idea of developing an advanced personal locator beacon (PLB) tailored for commercial fishermen holds immense potential benefits for Canada. By enhancing the safety and security of fishermen navigating the country’s vast and often treacherous waters, our innovative PLB technology has the potential to significantly reduce the alarming rate of occupational injuries and […]

Aux Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Qc), les mytiliculteurs s’approvisionnent en jeunes moules (naissain) dans une lagune côtière, le Bassin du Havre-Aubert (BHA), car les stocks récoltés (captage) présentent une résistance particulière au stress, en lien avec une diversité génétique plus importante. Toutefois, face au manque d’espace disponible au BHA et à une variabilité interannuelle du succès de captage, […]

Marine plastic pollution is a growing environmental concern that is plaguing coastal communities around the world. Remote locations face unequal waste burdens from the inequitable global flow of plastics and limited waste management infrastructure, causing social and environmental injustices. Small-scale fishers and rural coastal communities directly depend on a healthy marine ecosystem for subsistence and […]