Lobster Quality Centre
Expertise
The objective of the LQRIC is to enhance sustainable value-added in Nova Scotia’s lucrative lobster industry via 3 central strategies:
- Research: Developing an advanced applied and continuing research program into the determinants of lobster quality for the global marketplace.
Read more about research... - Training: Providing lobster handling and holding state-of-the-art accredited training programs.
Read more about training... - Branding: Supporting the recognition of the Nova Scotia Seafood Brand for lobster exporters through training, auditing, and certification.
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Research
- Lobster preseason and in-season longitudinal sampling for biological characteristics including quality
- Data analysis of lobster sampling programs
- Modelling of lobster industry decision making re location and timing of harvests for improved quality
- Best practices for traditional supply chain processes, e.g., handling, storage, and air freight
- Descriptive modelling of the dynamics of the Nova Scotia lobster sector
- Submissions of applications to encourage applied lobster research and the ongoing development of young researchers through funding opportunities
Research Projects
Preseason Lobster Quality Surveys in LFAs 33 & 34
This research extends the Atlantic Lobster Moult Quality database and provides preseason information to industry collaborators on the status of lobster in inside and outside subareas of LFAs 33 and 34. The preseason lobster quality survey reports are provided upon request for period 2017-2020.
Supply Chain Best Practices for Handling, Holding, and Air Freight
The research derives best practices for all components of the traditional air freight supply chain of live lobster to the global marketplace, including harvest handling, intermediate storage and transportation, and air freight protocols.
The goal of the survey is to collect baseline information and identify factors impacting quality throughout the supply chain, resulting in wasted product and reduced financial returns for the industry. The results of the survey will be used to guide applied research activity, ultimately benefiting the Nova Scotia lobster industry as a whole.
Descriptive Modelling of the Dynamics of the NS Lobster Sector
This research develops a system dynamics simulation model of the NS lobster sector from harvest to live and processed product delivery to markets. The model is used to explore and evaluate different management strategies and market disruptions, e.g., the global pandemic.
Operational Decision Making for Quality in the Lobster Industry
This research develops and evaluates the impacts of alternative harvest, storage, and shipping options available to the industry toward enhancing value based on lobster grading for quality proxies.
Evaluations of the Interactions Between Open-Net Pen Farming and Lobster Populations in South West Nova Scotia
Based on the Defining Lobster Fishermen Concern for Finfish Aquaculture on Lobsters and Lobster Fishing Communities in Nova Scotia: A Pilot Study report, this research investigates and addresses the environmental and socio-economics concerns that the industry stakeholders had.
Training
- Development and delivery of commercial lobster handling and holding courses for harvesters, processors, buyers, and exporters
- Accreditation of the NSDFA mandated training program
- Development of mixed media platforms for presentation of accredited lobster handling and holding courses for restaurants, shippers, and other lobster clients
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902-226-3900
1695 Highway 1
Church Point,
Nova Scotia
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