PROJECTS

HUL'QUMI'NUM TREATY GROUP SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

This comprehensive multi-year project provided foundational shellfish aquaculture industry and business development services for the Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group, whose traditional territory encompasses the Southern Gulf Islands.

The project team was involved in three primary areas of endeavour:

• Identification of sites suitable for shellfish aquaculture utilizing advanced marine environment monitoring techniques.
• Provision of shellfish aquaculture training including the set-up and operation of a pilot farm that involves testing both culture techniques and a variety of shellfish species.
• Preparation of business development strategies including corporate organization and market research.

Managing and mitigating potential pollution and contamination and integration with significant industrial, recreational and marine traffic present significant challenges in this region.