2004 - 2005 Calendar
GENERAL INFORMATION
CANADIAN CENTRE FOR FISHERIES INNOVATION (CCFI)
Located at the Fisheries and Marine Institute, the Canadian Centre
for Fisheries Innovation is owned by Memorial University of Newfoundland
and supported by the Atlantic Innovation Fund. The Centre provides scientific
research and technology services to the fishing industry in Atlantic Canada.
Working closely with the faculty and staff of the region's universities
and technical institutes, the Centre provides expert assistance in the areas
of aquaculture, harvesting and processing, with the aim of enhancing the
industry's productivity and profitability. CCFI's activities also include
resource conservation research, equipment development and marine biotechnology.
The Centre's services are available to anyone in the fishery who wishes to
overcome obstacles or meet opportunities through science and technology.
CCFI is an organization structured to meet the needs of the fishing
industry quickly and efficiently. The Industrial Liaison Officers collaborate
directly with clients to develop and execute industrially relevant research
and development projects.
MANDATE
The organization works with industry clients to identify needs. It then
collaborates with the scientific and technological faculty and staff of
the universities and technical colleges of Atlantic Canada to devise solutions
to meet those needs. CCFI works to ensure that the initiatives are organized,
on time and directed to address the specific needs of the industry clients.
The Centre also funds these projects, when required.
The Centre's research and development undertakings cover all areas of
importance to the fishery and aquaculture industry:
∙ Environmentally Sustainable Harvesting
∙ Food Safety Systems
∙ Utilization of Fish Waste
∙ Improved and More Efficient Fishing Platforms
∙ Human Resource/Technology Applications
∙ Alternative Fish and Shellfish Species for Aquaculture
∙ Efficiency and Profitability in Aquaculture
∙ Resolving Environmental Issues in Aquaculture
With strong representation from industry, the Board of Directors oversees
the direction and mandate of the Centre to ensure that its work is always
relevant to the needs of the fishery.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. R. Lucas, Acting Chairperson
Dean of Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Mr. A. O'Rielly
Managing Director, Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation
Mr. R. Andrews
Fishery Products International, St. John's, NL
Mr. W. Apold
TAVEL Group, Halifax, NS
Mr. D. Bonnell
Head, School of Fisheries, Fisheries and Marine Institute
Mr. R. Butler
Cooke Aquaculture, St. George, NB
Mr. G. Chidley
Harvester, Renews, NL
Dr. C. Frantsi
Manager, Technical Development
Heritage Salmon, Black's Harbour, NB
Mr. D. Green
E. J. Green and Company, Winterton, NL
Mr. G. Gregory
Consultant, St. Phillips, NL
Mr. F. Hennessey
Harvester, Souris, PEI
Mr. G. Hognasson
Clearwater Fine Foods, Bedford, NS
Mr. S. Roche
Consultant, St. John's, NL
Mr. K. Sullivan
Barry Group, St. John's, NL
Ms. S. Vatcher
National Research Council, Chalottetown, PEI
Mr. B. Wareham
Highliner Foods, Arnold's Cove, NL
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Managing Director
O'Rielly, A., B.Comm., Memorial
Executive Assistant
Horan, C., B.A., Memorial
Industrial Liaison Officer, Aquculture
Kielly, M., B.A., B.Comm, Memorial
Industrial Liaison Officer, Processing and Harvesting
Collier, B.
Industrial Liaison Officer, Maritimes
Chapman, A., B. Comm., Memorial
Secretarial Officer
Brophy, A.
Accountant
Kearsey, M., B.A., Memorial
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