Submersion System for Offshore/Exposed Mussel Farms

Summary:
The objective of this submersion project was to overcome restrictions placed on site selection of mussel farms by northern pack ice and shifting bay ice. The challenge for Cross Bay Mussel Farms was to modify existing submersion technology, and implement it in an exposed area on Newfoundland’s north east coast where Arctic and pack ice is an annual event. A large deep water site was selected in Little North West Arm, New Bay, Notre Dame Bay. The project report presents the activities that took place throughout the project, the various problems encountered and the suggested solutions.

Project Lead: Cross Bay Mussel Farms Ltd.

Total Project Value: $502,400
           
DFO-AIMAP Contribution: $283,950

Other Financial Support:

• Recipient: Cross Bay Mussel Farms Ltd.

For more information please contact the regional coordinator
Newfoundland Region: Chris.Hendry@dfo-mpo.gc.ca