Marine Bioprocessing Facility
Maximizing the utilization of processing discards from the fishing and aquaculture industries in Atlantic Canada.
The Marine Bioprocessing Facility is a 270 square meter research and pilot plant facility established in response to the substantial quantities of processing discards generated by the fishing and aquaculture industries in Atlantic Canada. It is equipped with a range of extraction, concentrating, and drying equipment, as well as extrusion processing equipment and a 208-liter batch biodiesel processor. The facility's mandate is to optimize each step of the value chain, starting with the characterization, handling, and stabilization of underutilized materials. These materials can be further processed into high-end bio-products, including omega-3 concentrates, biofuels, and nutritional supplements.
| Institution | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Infrastructure type | Research station |
| Disciplines | Agriculture forestry and fishery |
| Language of operation | English |
| Keywords | Research facilityNutritionOmega-3 concentratesBiofuelsAquacultureMarine bioprocessing |
Availability
The facility is available for research and pilot plant activities related to marine bioprocessing.
Contact information
Centre for Aquaculture and Seafood Development
Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland
P.O. Box 4920
St. John's, NL
Canada
A1C 5R3
Telephone: 709-778-0532
Fax: 709-778-0670
casd@mi.mun.ca