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 in the Canada’s seafood industry and academics around the world.
The Marine Biomass Innovation (MBI) project, a $15.8-million initiative, reached a milestone on Friday as scholars and Mi’kmaq Chiefs signed the first set of research agreements in this project. Their goal is to develop sustainable, entrepreneurial solutions to reduce waste and fully utilize all products in Canada’s fishing industry. The team hopes its work will bring opportunities to communities facing economic challenges.
