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A Co-ordinated Canadian approach to

Ocean Research

The Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR) is a national Network of Centres of Excellence linking top marine researchers and highly qualified personnel across Canada with partner organizations and communities. MEOPAR funds leading-edge research, overcomes barriers to collaborative research and helps to train the next generation of marine professionals.
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Addressing Canada’s Marine Challenges

Together

MEOPAR’s strength lies in its ability to connect and collaborate. Our network brings together people and perspectives—spanning regions and disciplines—with the shared goal of enhancing Canada’s research capacity in a changing marine environment.

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When Art & Science Collide

The Science Art Showcase

Explore this gallery of artistic works exploring creative ways of observing and existing in the world

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News

MEOPAR updates & opportunities

The latest network news, events and opportunities from our research, training and knowledge mobilization programs.

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Deep Dives

The stories behind the science

Meet the researchers and dive deeper into the ideas that inspire some of Canada’s leading marine science.

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Watch: Dr. Max Liboiron is changing how science is done

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UN Decade

MEOPAR's Ocean Decade-related activities

The Network has continually supported projects and initiatives across its program areas that align with the UN Decade’s Outcome Areas.

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