Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

GRDI launches two new genomics projects

The federal Genomics Research and Development Initiative (GRDI) has announced $4 million for two new projects as part of a multi-departmental initiative to position themselves as key national and international players in the genomics field. The Antimicrobial Resistance project will explore how to make food production safer by reducing bacterial and microbial resistance. The EcoBiomics…

Green hybrid-power research vessel runs aground

The Univ of Victoria assembled $20.5 million to develop a hybrid green ship only to scuttle the project in July when the bids for the retrofit for a former coast guard vessel came in about 40% higher than expected. Primary funders of the research project are Canada Foundation for Innovation, BC Knowledge Development Fund and…

Contracts awarded for design of four scientific vessels

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has awarded $5 million for the design of four new scientific research vessels. STX Canada Marine Inc received $2.5 million to design one vessel while the other three were subject to a $2.5 million contract. It was awarded to Robert Allan Ltd and Alion Science and Technology Canada Corp and its…