Biotechnology is the application of scientific and engineering principles to the processing of materials by means of biological agents to produce goods and services. Marine biotechnology is defined as the industrial use of resources that are of marine origin.

With a multitude of potential fields of application, marine biotechnology is rapidly expanding worldwide. Quebec is home to a number of businesses and research centres that are finding new uses for marine biomass and by-products of the marine product processing sector.

Marine biotechnologies in Quebec: a few statistics

Le transport maritime s’intègre dans un ensemble d’activités économiques d’importation, d’exportation, de circulation interne de marchandises qui transitent entre les expéditeurs et les destinataires finaux. Le transport maritime au Québec, comprend le transport de marchandises, le transport de passagers avec d’importantes activités de tourisme fluvial, dont les croisières internationales, les croisières d’excursions, les activités nautiques, les services de traversier et de desserte pour les collectivités éloignées (SODES, 2012). L’activité générée par le secteur maritime contribue considérablement au développement économique du Québec.

Maritime Transportation in Quebec: a few statistics

The marine technologies sector is vast and its potential is enormous. Advanced technologies specific to the marine sector such as smart buoys, sonars and professional diving equipment are used alongside others that have broader applications (including maritime) such as for navigation and communication systems, geomatics or data computing.

In Quebec, businesses in the marine technologies sector work essentially in high-tech fields. This sector notably comprises electronic navigation and maritime communication systems, data acquisition and management systems, integration of maritime information systems and technologies, mapping and marine geomatics applications.

Marine technologies in Quebec: a few statistics