Ocean Frontier Institute

🌍 Universiti Sains Malaysia in Penang, Malaysia 🌍  As leaders in global ocean research, OFI is invited to contribute to important conversations worldwide. This week, our CEO and Scientific Director Dr. Anya Waite is attending the Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) Annual Meeting in Penang, Malaysia. 🌏 Dr. Waite is representing OFI - a member of POGO - and presenting on   -The critical role of observing deep blue carbon in the fight against climate change.🌿This aligns with POGO's mission to achieve worldwide cooperation for a sustainable, state-of-the-art global ocean observing system.   -The fourth phase of  the Nippon Foundation-POGO Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography which is hosted by OFI in partnership with: Dalhousie University,  Hakai Institute & Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland   From Halifax, to Penang, what we share and what we learn through our collaborations with partners across the globe help advance a healthier, more sustainable future for our ocean. 🌊💙 Margaret Leinen #OceanResearch #BlueCarbon #DeepBlueCarbon #Sustainability #POGO26 #GlobalCooperation #OceanFrontierInstitute article on https://lnkd.in/gTVrSEY2

As part of the OFI Visiting Fellowship program, H Rahul Krishna (Krish) investigated the numerical self-propulsion analysis of the Explorer class Autonomous Underwater Vehicle at Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. His work was supervised by Dr. Ting Zou, Dr. Neil Bose, Dr. Manoj Issac and Dr. D. D. Ebenezer This project was a collaborative research effort between the Cochin University of Science and Technology and Memorial University. To learn more about this visiting fellowship and the impact of Rahul’s research ➡️https://lnkd.in/eZ7pVAGY

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Desai Shan! 🎉    At OFI we are privileged to be in the company of dedicated, talented researchers who are helping solve complex ocean challenges. So, when one of them is honoured, we can’t help but cheer! We are delighted to share that Desai Shan was recently named one of Atlantic Canada’s Most Inspiring Immigrants for 2025!     Since 2018, when Dr. Shan started in OFI’s International Postdoctoral Fellowship program, we have been grateful for her research and contributions, notably her work on two Safe & Sustainable Development of the Ocean Frontier projects: Informing Governance Responses in a Changing Ocean, and Safe Navigation and Environmental Protection.     Now, as an assistant professor in maritime occupational health and safety at Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador we are so pleased to see her impact grow and to be celebrated. Dalhousie University Paul Snelgrove   https://lnkd.in/e877FWaQ

🌊On this month's episode of the WaveCast podcast, international scholars Dennis Otieno and Maryjune Cabiguin discuss the Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography program, and how it is shaping their perspectives as global ocean scholars. Founded by The Nippon Foundation and supported by Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO), the Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography program is hosted by the Ocean Frontier Institute, in partnership with Dalhousie University, Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Hakai Institute, and the International Ocean Institute.

We are delighted to share Senator Stan Kutcher presented our CEO and Scientific Director, Dr. Anya Waite, with a King Charles III Coronation Medal during a ceremony at Dalhousie University. 🎉 The medal is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to Canada.  Congratulations to all the 2025 medal recipients on their awards and their exceptional contributions to our country. With Dr. Alice Aiken, Kim Brooks, Andrew Lynk, Orlando HUng, Melanie Nadeau, P.Eng. ICD.D.

Apply by February 5 for the Ocean Week Canada Community Event Grant! For full details, visit: https://lnkd.in/guE-Afkn

Dalhousie University's Faculty of Computer Science invites applications for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Ocean Data Analytics. This prestigious position is open to candidates who self-identify as women or members of other gender equity-seeking groups. The successful candidate will lead innovative research in ocean data analytics and collaborate across academia, industry, and government. The position will remain open until filled, but submissions received on or before January 31, 2025, will receive full consideration. For additional details, the full job description is provided here: https://lnkd.in/gat3bq8n.

Reminder for international ocean scholars! 🌊     Apply by January 31st for the next cohort of the Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography, founded by The Nippon Foundation and supported by Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO)   Interdisciplinary and hands-on learning will cover:  🔵Oceanography   🔵 Field training  🔵 Data management  🔵 Modelling and coding  🔵 Science communication  🔵 Ocean governance  🔵 Innovation and entrepreneurship  🔵 Leadership  🔵English proficiency development    For complete details ➡ https://lnkd.in/eZ5yE_mm   Our partners: Dalhousie University | Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland | Hakai Institute | International Ocean Institute

Exciting news for international ocean scholars! 🌊 Apply now for the next cohort of the Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography, founded by The Nippon Foundation and supported by Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO). Interdisciplinary and hands-on learning will cover: 🔵Oceanography 🔵 Field training 🔵 Data management 🔵 Modelling and coding 🔵 Science communication 🔵 Ocean governance 🔵 Innovation and entrepreneurship 🔵 Leadership 🔵English proficiency development For complete details and to apply ➡ https://ow.ly/Jxnw50UHW4b Our partners: Dalhousie University | Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland | Hakai Institute | International Ocean Institute

📣 Applications will open soon for OFI’s new Community Climate Adaptation Fund! This new funding initiative is designed to support innovative projects fostering researcher-community engagement at the intersection of ocean, climate change, and community adaptation. We encourage interested researchers and community organizations to subscribe to our newsletter to learn more, including when applications open. Learn more and subscribe ➡️ https://ow.ly/XpWj50UlXP9 #OceanResearch #CommunityEngagement #AdaptationInnovation #ClimateSolutions #ClimateAdaptation