Research Programs

The CSR has taken a strategic approach to research program development. Institutional capabilities are matched with industry requirements - and limited research dollars are focused on the highest priority projects.

Ecological Interactions Research Program (EIRP)

The Ecological Interactions Research Program will be investigating the interactions between shellfish aquaculture activities and the ecosystem in which they occur.  The research conducted will address important questions to the field of marine ecology while also providing relevant information for the development, expansion and diversification of a sustainable shellfish industry.

Shellfish Health and Husbandry Research Program

The Shellfish Health and Husbandry Research Program will undertake research projects to resolve production related issues. The goal of the program is to improve productivity and economic viability resulting in increased profitability to drive new investment, expansion and diversification.

Socio-Economic Research

The CSR has collaborated with researchers from the social sciences and humanities on a number of key projects. Those projects have focused on ensuring the growth of the BC shellfish aquaculture industry is compatible with the social and cultural values of coastal communities.