The Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources is a unit of the School of Fisheries at the Marine Institute in St. John's, Newfoundland. Previously known as the Fishing Technology Unit, it is home of the World's largest flume tank.
CSAR addresses the specific needs of fishers and fishing gear manufacturers, by undertaking industrial research and development, technology transfer, and information support on a general basis as well as on a contract or joint venture basis.
The primary testing facility for CSAR is the Marine Institute's flume tank. With its sophisticated video recording, computer software, sensor equipment and special features, this advanced facility provides the basis for consulting and technical services to the entire marine industr.
The Centre has a core staff in the disciplines of fisheries engineering, fish behaviour, fishing technology, fishing gear, and mechanical engineering. Additional expertise is available from other parts of the Marine Institute, other areas of the University, and other agencies through international collaboration. The Centre's specialists have worked on a range of projects world-wide from sea trials in Alaska to technology projects in Australia, for a variety of national and international clients.