Enhancing our
local economies.
The Challenge
Current policy barriers, empty underutilized aquaculture sites, and a lack of investment is preventing growth in the Blue Economy for coastal New Brunswick communities.
The Solution
Global interest in the Blue Economy is growing. Small-scale actors play a vital role in global food and nutrition security, especially in the creation of ‘blue food.’
The Blue Economy refers to the ‘sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while maintaining ocean health.’ We are working with researchers at the University of New Brunswick to design a multi-use integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) platform for regenerative ocean farming in the Bay of Fundy. IMTA is a model for sustainable aquaculture diversification. It mimics the natural complexity of trophic ecosystems and the means of nutrient recycling to reduce waste output in our marine environments.
This platform will be one of many research and design opportunities in the area of regenerative ocean farming. The practice of regenerative ocean farming helps to grow multiple products in the same space with limited environmental degradation and maximized product output.
Regenerative ocean farming on the Bay of Fundy coastline has the opportunity to grow local employment, entrepreneurialism, research & development, and generate profit for our coastal communities.
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