Ocean Frontier Institute

👋Reminder: If you haven't submitted your application yet for the Community Climate Adaptation Fund, the next review period is fast approaching!

🔬This fund supports the co-creation of research, programs, and climate adaptation solutions with communities to ensure they are grounded in local needs, traditional knowledge, and lived experiences.

The fund awards projects ranging from $10,000 to $30,000. Current faculty, staff, technicians, postdoctoral fellows, and students from the following institutions are encouraged to apply:

Dalhousie University
UQAR - Université du Québec à Rimouski
Université Laval
Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
University of Prince Edward Island
University of New Brunswick
University of Victoria

To be considered in the upcoming review cycle, please submit your application by June 15. More details on the fund and how to apply are available here:

🔗 https://www.ofi.ca/tca/opportunities/community-climate-adaptation-fund

We are delighted to have Simon Ferey join us as OFI's first Atlantic Canada and France Ocean Expert and to work with him to build stronger ties between France and Canada on maritime and ocean-related issues! Consulat Général de France dans les Provinces Atlantiques

🌊 8 juin 2026 - 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞́𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐥’𝐨𝐜𝐞́𝐚𝐧 !
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🤝 La Journée mondiale de l’océan est l’occasion pour la France et le Canada de rappeler leur engagement commun : protéger les océans, aujourd’hui et demain.

🔹 Des avancées historiques

En janvier 2026, l’entrée en vigueur du Traité sur la Haute Mer marque une étape majeure pour la gouvernance internationale des océans, renforçant la coopération entre nos deux pays.

🔹 Une collaboration renforcée

La présence depuis quelques mois d’un expert océan dans les relations France–Canada positionné à Halifax illustre notre volonté de renforcer les partenariats scientifiques et environnementaux.

🔹 Des initiatives après l’UNOC

Un an après l’UNOC de Nice, la plateforme IPOS confirme son rôle central pour la durabilité des océans. Par ailleurs, Ocean North devient le premier membre canadien de la plateforme Ocean & Climate, basée à Paris, symbolisant notre ambition partagée.

🔹 Un objectif commun : 30 % de protection d’ici 2030

La France et le Canada s’engagent à protéger 30 % de leurs espaces marins d’ici 2030, une cible ambitieuse pour préserver la biodiversité.

📣 𝐄𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐜𝐞́𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐳 :

🇫🇷 Du 9 au 11 juin, une délégation française de la Région Pays de la Loire et le Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique à la Conférence H2O à Halifax.

🇨🇦 Le 12 juin, la table ronde “L’Océan et Nous” proposée par l’Alliance Française Halifax et modérée par notre Expert Océan, Simon Ferey.
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🤝 World Oceans Day is an opportunity for France and Canada to reaffirm their shared commitment: to protect the oceans, today and tomorrow.

🔹 Historic progress

In January 2026, the entry into force of the Treaty on the High Seas marks a major milestone for international ocean governance, strengthening cooperation between our two countries.

🔹 Strengthened collaboration

The recent appointment of an ocean expert in France–Canada relations, based in Halifax, demonstrates our commitment to strengthening scientific and environmental partnerships.

🔹 Initiatives following UNOC

One year after UNOC in Nice, the IPOS platform reaffirms its central role in ocean sustainability. Furthermore, Ocean North has become the first Canadian member of the Paris-based Ocean & Climate platform, symbolizing our shared ambition.

🔹 A shared goal: 30% protection by 2030

France and Canada are committed to protecting 30% of their marine areas by 2030, an ambitious target for preserving biodiversity.

📣 And for Ocean Week 2026, check out:

🇫🇷 June 9–11: A French delegation from the Pays de la Loire region and the Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique at the H2O Conference in Halifax.

🇨🇦 On June 12, the roundtable discussion “The Ocean and Us,” hosted by the Alliance Française Halifax and moderated by our Ocean Expert, Simon Ferey.
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Ambassade de France au Canada - France Canada Culture - Ocean Frontier Institute - Expertise France - Dalhousie University

📅This Thursday is COVE's Demo Day, a great showcase of marine innovation and research, along with expert talks and networking opportunities. Tickets are still available!

The Demo Day countdown is on!

COVE's Demo Day is happening Thursday, June 11th with over 70 demonstrators, live technology demos, expert talks, and curated networking at our waterfront site.

Guests will get direct access to the founders and operators behind the companies, engage directly with end users, and build relationships that lead to pilots, partnerships, and procurement opportunities. This full-day experience features live demonstrations of cutting-edge tech solving real-world challenges.

Register now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cove-demo-day-tickets-1981577644076?aff=oddtdtcreator

A big thanks to our sponsors: Scotiabank, DTC | A Codan Company, Innovasea, Venor, and SeaX Strategy Group Inc.

Happy ! Today, we encourage you to join us in reflecting on the important role of the ocean in our lives.

To see what events are taking place in your community, visit https://oceanweekcan.ca/events/

📣 Have you submitted your application for the Community Climate Adaptation Fund? The next review period is approaching fast! 🌎

This fund supports the co-creation of research, programs, and climate adaptation solutions with communities to ensure they are grounded in local needs, traditional knowledge, and lived experiences.

The fund awards projects ranging from $10,000 to $30,000. Current faculty, staff, technicians, postdoctoral fellows, and students from the following institutions are encouraged to apply:
- Dalhousie University
- UQAR - Université du Québec à Rimouski
- Université Laval
- Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
- University of Prince Edward Island
- University of New Brunswick
- University of Victoria

To be considered in the upcoming review cycle, please submit your application by June 15. More details on the fund and how to apply are available here: 🔗 https://www.ofi.ca/tca/opportunities/community-climate-adaptation-fund

🌊 We're really looking forward to this Alliance Française Halifax event on Friday, June 12, part of Ocean Week Canada - Semaine de l'océan Canada! Reserve your seat now: https://afhalifax.ca/events/event-calendar/ #/

🌊 L’Alliance Pense : l’océan et nous !

Plongez au cœur du monde marin lors d’une rencontre exceptionnelle dédiée à l’océan, à ses enjeux et à notre lien avec cet écosystème essentiel, dans le cadre de Ocean Week Canada - Semaine de l'océan Canada et Ocean Week Halifax !
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🌎 Join us for an exceptional event exploring the ocean, its challenges, and our vital connection to this essential ecosystem.

Avec Julie Laroche, chercheuse en biochimie marine à Dalhousie University et Simon Ferey, Expert des questions océaniques entre la France et le Canada Atlantique à Ocean Frontier Institute.

📅 Vendredi 12 juin 2026
🕕 De 18 h 00 à 19 h 30
📍 À l’Alliance Française Halifax (5509 Young Street) et en ligne

Une discussion sur les grands enjeux liés à l’océan, la recherche marine en Nouvelle-Écosse et les enjeux climatiques actuels, à ne pas manquer !

🎟 Réservez dès maintenant votre place : https://afhalifax.ca/events/event-calendar/ #/

Avec le soutien de Nova Scotia Government.

Are you ready for Ocean Week Canada - Semaine de l'océan Canada? This annual national celebration—the largest ocean engagement initiative in the country—has begun!

Coordinated by the Centre for Ocean Literacy Collaboration, this year’s event features more than 550 participating partners and communities from coast to coast to coast. They’ve come together to help everyone better understand, value, and care for the ocean.

Activities will be taking place all week across Nova Scotia, so visit https://oceanweekcan.ca/ to see what’s happening in your neighbourhood. And please share your Ocean Week Canada plans and activities with us in the comments!

Have you heard the news? OFI is excited to welcome the 2025-26 cohort of The Nippon Foundation (日本財団) - Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean - POGO Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography to Dalhousie University!

Hosted by OFI, in partnership with Dalhousie; the Marine Institute, Memorial University; and the Hakai Institute, the program’s eight international early-career scholars are developing skills to champion ocean observation globally.

While at Dal, the scholars will pursue independent learning projects, gain industry exposure, deepen their understanding of ocean governance with the International Ocean Institute (IOI) Canada, and explore local Indigenous history and ways of knowledge.

We'll be sharing stories about the scholars and their learning projects over the coming weeks. In the meantime, we invite you to read more about them: https://www.ofi.ca/training/observational-oceanography/scholars/2026

The Nunatsiavummiut Art for Sustainability exhibit features artwork created through the Sustainable Nunatsiavut Futures Arts Collective, an initiative of the Sustainable Nunatsiavut Futures project.

🔗 https://ow.ly/OaUp50Z3hYw

The artwork is informed by key issues affecting Nunatsiavut, inviting reflection on how knowledge is formed, whose voices are heard, and how more just and responsive futures might be imagined. The exhibit will feature an opening reception on May 23, followed by a panel featuring three of the artists on May 24.

Tickets for the panel are available online: https://ow.ly/1n9850Z3hYv

To learn more about the Sustainable Nunatsiavut Futures project: https://ow.ly/VAkF50Z3hYx

*The artwork in this post was created by Katelyn Jacque

🌊 Apply for the TCA Opportunities Fund

The Ocean Frontier Institute has launched a new funding opportunity to support short term, collaborative research at the nexus of ocean, climate, and people.

This fund will allow researchers to respond rapidly to time sensitive opportunities (usually leveraging a substantial amount of external funding), and collaborate with external partners and collaborators from government, industry, and other institutions.
• Awards of $30,000–$75,000 available
• Applicants must be actively involved in the Transforming Climate Action program

👥 Who can apply
Faculty and research staff at:
• Dalhousie University
• Université du Québec à Rimouski
• Université Laval
• Memorial University

📎 Learn more: https://ow.ly/AyTI50YyGEx

🌊 Faire une demande pour le Fonds des possibilités TAC

L’Ocean Frontier Institute a lancé le Fonds d’opportunités, une nouvelle possibilité de financement visant à appuyer la recherche collaborative à court terme, à la croisée de l’océan, du climat et des personnes.

Le Fonds permettra aux recherchistes de répondre rapidement aux opportunités sensibles au facteur de temps (généralement par l’entremise de l’utilisation de montants substantiels de financement externe) et de collaborer avec les partenaires externes, gouvernementaux, de l’industrie et autres institutions.
• Bourses entre $30 000 $ et 75 000 $ disponibles
• Les demandeurs/demandeuses doivent activement participer au Programme Transformer l’Action pour le Climat

👥 Qui peut faire une demande
Personnel enseignant et de recherche aux Universités suivantes :
• Université Dalhousie
• Université du Québec à Rimouski
• Université Laval
• Université Memorial

📎 En savoir plus : https://ow.ly/UK9B50YyGEy