Ocean Frontier Institute

• ‘Need to get this right:’ Better storm tracking technology needed after Fiona, says expert

  A Canadian expert says not getting storms right could lead to infrastructure damage from unprepared coastal cities, but also costs associated with unnecessary evacuations. 

  Environment

  Sep 29, 2022
  
• Warming oceans may absorb less carbon and that could impact climate goals: scientist

  The head of an Atlantic Canadian research organization says oceans may be absorbing less carbon dioxide than they used to.

  Environment

  Nov 8, 2021
  
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• Report finds climate change rarely a part of Atlantic Canada’s fisheries management

  Daniel Boyce, a research associate with the Ocean Frontier Institute at Dalhousie University in Halifax, authored the report released Wednesday by Oceans North.

  Canada

  May 5, 2021
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• Dalhousie hosts panel on how to make ocean cleaner, safer and healthier

  The event, held at the Steele Ocean Sciences Building, attracted about 75 people.

  Environment

  Oct 22, 2018
• ‘We need more she-roes’: Canadian scientist presents vision of women and ocean science to UN

  Dr. Wendy Watson-Wright wants to see a greater focus on introducing young women to the field of ocean sciences and show that they can become 'she-roes.' 

  Education

  Jun 6, 2017
• ‘Unprecedented investment’ in ocean science to create world-leading institute in Halifax

  In total, $220 million is being put towards the Ocean Frontier Institute - a seven-year project that involves a partnership between three Atlantic Canadian universities.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2016