A partnership between the Mi’kmaq First Nation and scientists at Western University is looking to think of creative ways to reuse biomass. Host Matt Allen hears more from Western research chair Raymond Thomas.

A $15.8 million research project involving Western Research Chair and biology professor Raymond Thomas is hoping to find better ways to use the natural by-products of our oceans. From finding new ways to repurpose salmon heads for agricultural and cosmetic products, to developing a new health care solution using proteins found in eels, the Marine Biomass Innovation project integrates Indigenous tradition and wisdom, and scientific innovation. A collaboration between six Indigenous communities, five industry partners, five Canadian universities and four international education institutions, the project is an effort to reduce waste, and fully utilize all the products of Canada’s fishing industry – with the hope of providing new economic opportunities to communities that rely on the ocean’s bounty.

New effort prioritizes economic development, benefit for Indigenous communities Imagine finding a way to repurpose salmon heads in agricultural or cosmetic products or developing a health-care solution using protein found in eels.  That’s the kind of innovation Western Research Chair and biology professor Raymond Thomas is targeting in a new effort between Indigenous communities, companies…

The Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s held a Public Information Session regarding the proposed bio-processing facility (for production of liquid fish fertilizer) of NL Marine Organics and Windy Heights Farm at 374 Bauline Line Extension. The meeting took place on Monday, April 4th, 2022 at 7:00pm via Zoom.