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Supporting and Strengthening the Shellfish Sector

The Canadian Atlantic Shellfish Health Network (CASH’N) is a collaborative initiative of the Atlantic provinces that supports research and fosters stronger outreach and information sharing to better respond to the growing health concerns within the Atlantic shellfish industry.

Why we exist

The Atlantic shellfish industry is facing serious challenges from MSX (Haplosporidium nelsoni) and Dermo (Perkinsus marinus). While these diseases are not harmful to people and do not affect the safety of consuming infected shellfish, they can cause severe mortality in oysters, reduce productivity, and threaten the long-term viability of the sector.

Recognizing the inherent value and integration of this regional industry, the Atlantic provinces have taken a collaborative approach to navigating this challenging period by establishing the Canadian Atlantic Shellfish Health Network (CASH’N) to support a more coordinated and proactive approach to shellfish health management across Atlantic Canada.

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What we do

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Workshops / Ateliers

Coordinate and execute annual/biannual workshops / Coordonner et organiser des ateliers annuels/semestriels.

Engagement

Directly engage and document discussions with growers and other stakeholders / Engager directement le dialogue avec les producteurs et les autres parties prenantes et consigner les discussions.

Online Information Hub / Centre d'information en ligne

Establish an online network hub to centralize information / Mettre en place un centre de réseau en ligne pour centraliser les informations.

Research / Recherche

Identify regional research priorities and support regional research activities /Identifier les priorités régionales en matière de recherche et soutenir les activités régionales de recherche.

Co-funding / Cofinancement

Establish a mechanism to coordinate co-funding for Atlantic-wide priority research projects / Mettre en place un mécanisme pour coordonner le cofinancement des projets de recherche prioritaires à l'échelle de l'Atlantique.

Data Support / Support de données

Support data storage, analysis, and visualization on an accessible platform / Prise en charge du stockage, de l'analyse et de la visualisation des données sur une plateforme accessible.

How it works

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Coordinated Leadership:CASH’N is guided by a multi-provincial Steering Committee comprised of senior representatives from each of the Atlantic Provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador), as well a few CMAR team members. This committee provides strategic direction, oversight, and ensures that the initiative aligns with the needs and priorities of the region.

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Management:The Centre for Marine Applied Research (CMAR), a division of Perennia Food & Agriculture Corp., has been contracted to lead CASH’N’s establishment and ongoing management.

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Advisory Support:Two advisory committees comprised of representatives from each of the Atlantic Provinces, as well as a few CMAR team members, provide strategic oversight and guidance to support CASH’N Activities.

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Sector Input:CASH’N is designed to evolve with sector input.

Partnership and funding

CASH’N is a collaborative initiative jointly funded by the Provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, with the Centre for Marine Applied Research (CMAR), a division of Perennia Food & Agriculture Corporation, contracted to lead its establishment and ongoing management.

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