Valorēs - formerly IRZC - is composed of scientific professionals committed to the valorisation of resources in aquaculture, peatlands, soils, fishery and marine coproducts. The research institute incorporated in 2002, has its’ main buildings located in Shippagan, New Brunswick from where it offers chemical and microbial analysis as well as support services in the field of sustainable development. Valorēs also applies its know-how and experience from two other strategic locations: Caraquet and Charlo.