Avery McQuirter

Meet Kennedy Sittler, a marine technician at the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship in Dartmouth, N.S. Watch the video below to learn how Kennedy went from being an intern to gaining a full-time role working on the Stella Maris project, Eastern Canada’s most versatile seabed technology platform.

Meet Jasmine Saunders, a Business Manager with Miawpukek Horizon Marine Services. Based in St. John’s, N.L., Jasmine initially joined Miawpukek Horizon in 2021 as part of the Indigenous Career Pivot Project funded by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster. She was exposed to the marine industry when she was completing work terms with public and private sector employers … Continued

Meet Amanda Henderson, a fourth year Forensic Science and Biology student at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario. Over the summer, Amanda worked for the Canadian Coast Guard in their Maritime Security Branch’s Capacity Building Division as an analyst.  Amanda worked to support maritime security through capacity building, by attending international meetings and working groups, and … Continued

Meet Gregary Ford, the Director of Water Programs for Swim Drink Fish, and a BFP intern, who received the Young Professional Award at the Canadian Water Summit (June 1-3).  Gregary’s role at Swim Drink Fish is supported by the Blue Futures Pathways program, through funding from Canada’s Ocean Supercluster. For Gregary, personal connection to water is what drives him to … Continued