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We fund, connect, and advance interdisciplinary ocean science exploration and observation, for the researchers, industries, and coastal communities that depend on it.
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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.

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October 29, 2020

Managing in all directions

https://youtu.be/v4Iu1stGcNg This session addresses the three main types of work relationships – up, across, and down – and some essential…
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October 29, 2020

Breaking the silence: a candid discussion about mental health and work-life balance in grad school and beyond

https://youtu.be/V89DP2iuiok This web session is hosted by the Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR) and the Transatlantic Ocean…
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October 29, 2020

Cultivating Your Strengths—A Session for Graduate Students and Early-Career Researchers

https://youtu.be/lgsCbx_e2vo We tend to ignore our strengths, taking them for granted instead of nurturing and cultivating them. Our strengths need…
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About MEOPAR

Our Vision

A coordinated Canadian approach amongst diverse ocean-connected organizations, sectors, regions, and people to build resilience of coastal and Indigenous communities, enhance opportunities in the Blue Economy and adapt to climate change.
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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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