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Title:

Experimental Use and Monitoring of Oyster Larval Balls to Improve Growth and Efficiency.

Agreement Number:

1034418

Agreement Value:

$13,440.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 18, 2025 - Dec 8, 2025

Description:

To use remote setting as a tool to produce oysters seed which can be grown out further using upwelling equipment. Then they can be placed in BOBRs for final grow out. We will be attempting to set diploid and triploid oysters this fall. Tracking of time and temperature, setting rates and setting success will all be tracked to allow us to refine the process and equipment used so that the process can become an integral part of our farming operation. Larval balls will be received from Dal Aquatron through out the fall and will be set on oyster shell dust ( 500 microns) and other equipment ( Spat collectors). The oysters set on shell chip will be placed in an upweller when size appropriate and the collectors will be placed on lines for growout

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:

Merigomish, Nova Scotia, CA B0K 1G0

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q2-1034418

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

792192668

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

SHANDAPH OYSTERS

Recipient's Legal Name:

Shandaph Oyster Co. Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Central Nova

Federal Riding Number:

12002

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

112510