Projects and Series
Canada Ocean Lectures (2006 - present)
Initiated in 2007, the Canada Ocean Lecture series is a joint initiative between the Shorefast Foundationand Simon Fraser University and other partners. The aim of the series is to create awareness of Canada's vast marine environment and its importance to Canadians. Lectures to date have been held on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and in central Canada.
Sponsors to date include:
- Simon Fraser University
- cGrasp (Consortium for Genomic Research of all Salmonids Project)
- Ting Series on Understanding Climate Change
- Centre for Coastal Studies
- Ocean Management Research Network
- Linking Science with Local Knowledge Working Group
- Secretariat
- Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Parks Canada
- Genome BC
- Oceans and Marine Fisheries Branch, BC Ministry of Environment
- Province of Newfoundland
- Shorefast Foundation
- Royal Canadian Geographical Society
- Vancouver Aquarium and Marine Sciences Centre
- Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
Related Programs
- Feb. 2, 2012 - Consequences to Canadian Marine Biodiversity of Climate Change, Fisheries and Aquaculture | February 2, 2012
A free presentation featuring the findings of the Royal Society of Canada Expert Panel on Sustaining Canada's Marine Biodiversity: Responding to the Challenges Posed by Climate Change, Fisheries and Aquaculture presented by Dr. Jeff Hutchings (Panel Chair) and other panel members.
List associated resource(s) - Nov 2, 2010 - Exploring the Ocean Frontiers - We Have More to Learn | November 2, 2010
Presented by Dr. Verena Tunnicliffe, (University of Victoria at the Wosk Centre for Dialogue, SFU Vancouver, 7:00 pm. Reservations recommended as seating is limited. To reserve: www.sfu.ca/reserve
List associated resource(s) - Oct 10, 2008 - Lament for a Nation's Oceans | October 10, 2008 - October 13, 2009
Presented by Dr. Jeff Hutchings, Professor of Biology and Canada Research Chair in Marine Conservation and Biodiversity, Dalhousie University. Presented in St. John's, October 2009 and Vancouver, October 2008
List associated resource(s) - Oct 25, 2007 - One Changing Ocean: A Northern Perspective | October 25, 2007 - January 17, 2008 (See details)
Presented by Eddy Carmack, Research Scientist, State of the Oceans, Fisheries and Oceans Canada. This lecture was presented in Vancouver, January 2008 and Ottawa October 2007.
List associated resource(s) - Oct 10, 2006 - Who Speaks for the Oceans and What Are They Doing About it? | October 10, 2006 - May 31, 2007
Presented by The Honourable John Fraser. This lecture was presented in St. John's, October 2006 and Vancouver, May 2007.
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