Subventions et des contributions :

Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier (2017-2018 à 2018-2019).

Han Pacific Shellfish Ltd. is a small, family-owned shellfish farm near Denman Island, British Columbia. Inx000D
recent years their oysters have not made it to the market due to unusual ocean conditions and devastatingx000D
predation of their small oyster seed, mostly by crabs. Though ocean conditions are uncontrollable andx000D
increasingly unpredictable, installing anti-predator nets and/or bags around the vulnerable oysters has beenx000D
successful in some areas to decrease losses due to predation. We propose installing different types ofx000D
anti-predator netting at Han Pacific Shellfish Ltd. specifically designed for long-term life in the ocean, tox000D
determine which product(s) might be most effective and to adapt the existing products to suit the localx000D
conditions, as necessary. Net condition and oyster survival will be monitored by the farm staff and by the Northx000D
Island College research team, with net repairs/adjustments made as necessary. This project would providex000D
immediate and long-term benefits for Han Pacific Shellfish Ltd. by allowing more of their products to make itx000D
to consumers. In addition, valuable experience will be gained by student assistants who desire hands-onx000D
training in the shellfish aquaculture industry. We hope that this project will encourage further partnershipsx000D
between North Island College and small-scale aquaculture companies, who often have no or very limitedx000D
financial means for internal research and development.