Session: June 12, BC Shellfish Growers Association – Oyster Productivity

Dr. Timothy Green, Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genomics, aims to help future-proof the shellfish industry in Canada by developing a new method to breed shellfish that are resilient to climate change and disease.

Dr. Green’s research is investigating evolutionary adaption in shellfish. By determining the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms involved in evolutionary adaption, an expected outcome is the implementation of a breeding program in Canada that produces shellfish that are resilient to these threats.

Dr. Green has worked on aquaculture projects in several countries including Australia, Scotland, France and United States. His research will contribute to the development of sustainable shellfish farming in Canada and the world.