Fisheries Diversification

Sector

Fisheries

Manager

Stéphanie-Carole Pieddesaux, M. Sc.

Description

Our team is responsible for evaluating the potential of and developing emerging fisheries by identifying species that are of commercial interest and undervalued in the St. Lawrence.

The centre for expertise in fisheries diversification also aims to develop new activities that are socially, environmentally and economically responsible and sustainable to diversify fisheries and relieve the pressure placed on marine ecosystems.

Services

  • Inventorying and evaluation of stocks
  • Development of emerging fisheries

Equipment

Target species with market potential

Search for alternative baits

Develop eco-responsible (or sustainable) fisheries

Target species with market potential

Search for alternative baits

Develop eco-responsible (or sustainable) fisheries