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Commercial Development Programs
Technology Transfer
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Nova Scotia's commercial, aquaculture and recreational
fisheries generate millions of dollars at the dockside,
with a market value of well over $1 Billion. Our Technology
Transfer Program, is designed to research methods to
fully utilize our fishery resources and provide the
essential financial and technical assistance to those
involved in various facets of the fishing industry (harvesting,
processing, aquaculture and boat building).
- Promotes research and development of new products, particularly those classified as "value added."
- Provides information and technology development to enhance the efficient harvesting and utilization of fish resources.
- Supports development and demonstration projects as a means of introducing new and improved technology to the industry.
- Administers programs which recognize the importance of diversifying plants, vessels and gear types.
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Processing Technology |
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Staff from the Innovations group work
closely with Nova Scotia processors to introduce recent
advances and new/innovative ideas to the fish processing
industry. |
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| Harvesting Technology |
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We recognize the need to
fully utilize our non-traditional fisheries. Department
engineers and technical staff work closely with fishers
designing and testing specialized fishing gear to harvest
quality products for world markets. |
| Aquaculture Development |
| The Innovations group works
closely with the aquaculture industry on technical development
projects conducted jointly by industry and the department.
These projects enable participating shellfish and finfish
growers to safely market their products. |
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| Boat Building
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 Boat
builders in Nova Scotia, with the assistance of the
Innovations Group, pursue Canadian and International
markets for our well recognized and proven designs of
commercial fishing, sport fishing, and aquaculture vessels. |
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F.I.S.H. (Fishing Industry Self
Help) |
| Many challenges encountered in the fishing
and aquaculture industry are experienced world wide.
Our cost-shared F.I.S.H. Program is designed to provide
the end user with first hand experience and contact
with those who have already solved similar dilemmas.
Not only does this open a door to information and technology,
but saves both financial and technical resources as
well. |
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| Student Initiatives |
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We encourage university students to undertake fisheries
research projects and introduce them to employment opportunities
in fisheries. Our department has sponsored students
to complete projects such as the development of tuna
containers and the manufacturing of fertilizer from
salt fish cuttings. |
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