ORCA presents: Canada's Ocean Decade newsletter
March 2024 – Issue 11
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- Introducing our new ORCA council co-chair
- National Research Council's Ocean Program announced as new Ocean Decade implementing partner
- Call for Parsons Award nominations now open
- Calling all young professionals: Apply now for a 10-month training course by the Nippon Foundation-POGO Centre of Excellence
- 'Enhancing Estuary Resilience in Coastal BC' receives Ocean Decade Endorsement
- Collaborative project opportunities with the Climate Ready British Columbia Seafood Program
- ECOP Canada and Canadian Geographic photo contest
- Upcoming events
- Contact us
Introducing our new ORCA council co-chair
Join us in welcoming new co-chair Dr. Mario Pinto, Vice-President, Research and International at the University of Manitoba.
Dr. Pinto joined the University of Manitoba in October 2022, having previously served in leadership positions at a variety of institutions in Canada and abroad. With a background in chemical biology Dr. Pinto is an advocate for global connectivity, equity, diversity, and inclusion in research and a model of innovation that includes feedback loops between research, development, and delivery. Recognized with numerous awards, he is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, serves on the Board of Research Manitoba, the Governing Circle of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, and the MITACS Board of Directors.
Dr. Mario Pinto, Vice-President, Research and International at the University of Manitoba, and ORCA council co-chair
“I am excited to be joining ORCA as its next co-chair and building on the exceptional work to date. I am particularly interested in expanding the area of ocean science to include the Canadian North and to embracing initiatives from Coast to Coast to Coast.”
– Dr. Mario Pinto, ORCA council co-chair
Announcing the National Research Council's Ocean Program as the newest Ocean Decade implementing partner
The National Research Council of Canada's (NRC) Ocean program has been endorsed as an official implementing partner under the Ocean Decade, a form of recognition describing institutions, networks, or groups that are committed to the vision and mission of the Decade, and that are making significant and sustained efforts as part of this commitment. The NRC's Ocean program is aligned with Canada's Ocean Supercluster and supports Canada's first Blue Economy Strategy, fostering the development of technology to improve ocean health and foster economic growth. Visit the NRC Ocean program website to learn more.
Call for Parsons Award nominations now open
Know an ocean science star? Time for them to be recognized! DFO is currently accepting nominations for the Timothy R. Parsons Medal for lifetime or recent outstanding achievements in ocean sciences. Learn more about the Parsons award and submit your nominations by April 15, 2024.
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Calling all young professionals: Apply now for a 10-month training course by the Nippon Foundation-POGO Centre of Excellence
The fourth phase of the Nippon Foundation-POGO Centre of Excellence (NF-POGO CofE) will be hosted by:
- Ocean Frontier Institute
- Dalhousie University
- Hakai Institute
- Marine Institute
As part of this intensive 10-month training course, 10 young professionals from emerging and developing nations will participate in interdisciplinary and hands-on learning programs beginning in Fall 2024! Learn more about the training course.
'Enhancing Estuary Resilience in Coastal BC' receives Ocean Decade Endorsement
The Nature Trust of British Columbia project 'Enhancing Estuary Resilience in Coastal BC' was endorsed by UNSECO as an official contribution to the Ocean Decade. This 5-year project is supported by the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF), which is co-funded by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Province of British Columbia, and is bringing together partners from 12 First Nations, government, environmental organizations and academic institutions to monitor and restore these invaluable habitats.
Collaborative project opportunities with the Climate Ready British Columbia Seafood Program
The Climate Ready British Columbia Seafood Program is a $1.7 million fund from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food in British Columbia supported by the Tula Foundation's Ocean Decade Collaborative Center for the Northeast Pacific that aims to support coastal communities in understanding, mitigating, and adapting to the impacts of climate change on oceans and coasts. Over the next 2 years, the program will be supporting projects across 4 priority program areas outlined in the Ocean Decade-endorsed British Columbia Ocean Acidification/Hypoxia Action Plan (OAH), including:
- Advancing scientific Understanding of OAH
- Collaboration, knowledge transfer, awareness, and understanding related to OAH
- Marine Carbon Removal Technologies
- OAH Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies
Read more to learn about the collaborative projects that were selected for this fund.
ECOP Canada and Canadian Geographic photo contest
This fall, ECOP Canada in collaboration with Canadian Geographic and Students on Ice Foundation hosted a joint photo contest. The over 300 entries are a testament to the vast potential early career professionals bring to Canada's blue economy and the Ocean Decade. Learn more about the contest and the winners.
Liam Brennan: Overall prize winner - winning a spot on the media team for the next students on ice expedition
Upcoming events
* Endorsed Ocean Decade Action.
Contact us
Together, we can advance our collective understanding of the ocean!
Email us for more information or to subscribe to this newsletter.
Email: DFO.OceanDecade-DecennieOcean.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Website: United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030)
Email: ORCA.AROC@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Website: Oceans Research in Canada Alliance
Twitter: @CanOceanSci
LinkedIn: @CanOceanSci
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