Username: Password:   Mandate   Objectives   Environmental Policy   Oyster   Mussel   Finfish   R&D priorities   R&D Coordinator   R&D funding agencies   Species   Health & Nutrition   Benefits of Eating Finfish   Benefits of Eating Shellfish   Market Forms of Seafood   Grades of Oysters   Buying Fresh Seafood   Basic Cooking Methods   Recipes   Care & Storage of Seafood   Sources & References   Research and Development Coordinator In May 2003, the PEI Aquaculture Alliance, with the assistance of the National Research Council’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) hired a full time Research, Development and Environmental Management Coordinator (REM). The role of the REM is varied but the main objectives are to: Identify and update research and development priorities for the PEI aquaculture industry Develop industry-relevant research proposals and impliment/administer the projects. Review the environmental requirements of provincial and federal agencies that regulate the industry and establish protocols for evaluating the effectiveness of the PEI shellfish environmental code of practice. Enhance linkages among Atlantic Canadian aquaculture industry, federal/provincial government, universities and funding agencies and establish/ impliment/ assist the redesign the PEIAA website. Provide advice to the Executive Director, Board and members of the Alliance on matters of environment, research and development and represent the Alliance at various forums (committees, conferences, meetings and workshops) on these matters.