Priority research themes

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Priority Research Themes
3. Vision for 2015
4. Issues, Trends, Drivers and Opportunities
   • 4.1 Canadian Trends and Initiatives
   • 4.2 The International Context
5. The Aquatic Biotechnology and Genomics R&D Strategy
   • Theme 1. Biotechnology and Aquatic Resource Management
   • Theme 2. Biotechnology and Aquatic Animal Health
   • Theme 3. Biotechnology and Aquatic Ecosystem Integrity
   • Theme 4. Novel Aquatic Animal Regulatory Science
6. Conclusion - Charting a Path Forward

Priority Research Themes

Four priority research themes form the Strategy's key elements and include goals, objectives and actions designed to shape DFO's biotechnology agenda for the next four years. It is expected that this Strategy will continuously evolve in dynamic response to departmental priorities.

1. Biotechnology and Aquatic Resource Profiling
2. Biotechnology and Aquatic Animal Health
3. Biotechnology and Aquatic Ecosystem Health
4. Regulatory Science for Aquatic Animals with Novel Traits