Centre for Shellfish Research
Based in Nanaimo, the CSR serves the entire B.C. coast to support and respond to the research needs of a growing and diversifying shellfish aquaculture industry. The Centre undertakes technical and scientific research on topics including: enhancing industry competitiveness by contributing to improved production, new species and technologies, new products and realization of new opportunities; investigating environmental interactions, oceanography and knowledge necessary for environmental stewardship and sustainability; multidisciplinary studies needed to solve other problems faced by the industry and by coastal communities such as governance, economic benefit, political structures, social values and others; and contributes to the economic diversification of B.C.’s (coastal) communities by supporting the transfer of knowledge and development of the skilled workforce required.

The Research Facility includes:

Wet Laboratories
Larval Laboratory
Algal Culture Facility

https://research.viu.ca/centre-shellfish-research