Charting a New Course for Canada’s Ocean Sciences
MEOPAR Canada’s Ocean Research Network is Connecting, Innovating and Advancing the Sector
MEOPAR catalyzes and convenes the people, platforms, and partnerships that Canadian ocean research needs to move forward. Through MEOPAR-led ventures like CIOOS, and Strategic partnerships such as those established with PMSA, COLC, JPI Oceans, and Carbon to Sea, we’re doing more than flexibly and adaptably funding ocean research. MEOPAR is building a suite of initiatives and projects that move ocean science forward.
Our Partnerships
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Carbon to Sea, MEOPAR, and Planetary announce the 2026 Halifax OAE Joint Learning Opportunity Awardees
MEOPAR and Pacific Marine Science Alliance Partner to Strengthen Pacific and Arctic Ocean Research
MEOPAR Announces 2026 Community‑Led Research Seed Fund Recipients
Our Vision
Mandate
- Enables leading-edge interdisciplinary ocean research,
- Fosters collaborations and,
- Provides funding and support for marine scientists and ocean-connected communities.
Funding Priorities
- Ocean protection and coastal socio-ecological system stewardship
- Climate change prediction, adaptation, readiness. and intervention
- Just and equitable opportunities in the blue economy
- Leadership in marine research infrastructure access and talent development
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Want to share your research story with the world? Our knowledge mobilization hub can help.
The resources and stories inside MEOPAR’s Knowledge Mobilization Hub are designed to ensure important scientific know-how reaches scientists, policymakers, and the public alike. Explore webinars and how-to guides to translate research findings for different audiences, or view guides that help inform policymakers, funders, community partners and the public. Whether you need support communicating your own research or want to learn from others have done it, the hub is a useful source.
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