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By: Ronnie Noonan-Birch The Blue Economy is generally thought of as the sustainable version of the regular ocean economy because it includes ocean health as a key pillar. But it’s also criticized for being ambiguous because it lacks clear criteria to determine which ocean operations and activities are “sustainable” enough. This vagueness could lead to … Continued
September 20, 2022 By: Siobhan Takala Attending the United Nations Oceans Conference (UNOC) in Lisbon, Portugal was an unexpected opportunity! As a member of the Ocean Bridge Alumni delegation, it was an honour to experience the conference with other passionate youth. As a first timer at an international conference there was so much to prepare … Continued
By: Inda Intiar Ever thought about going on a two-week road trip with your boss in a cramped, 2014 hybrid Toyota Prius? Yeah, me neither. But that’s what happened in June! As Outreach Coordinator of SOI Foundation’s Blue Futures Pathways program, I travelled nearly 2,500 km with our Director of Programs Tara Mascarenhas and Program … Continued
By: Una Isherwood My name is Una Isherwood, I’m 20 years old, and I recently graduated with my degree in Fish and Wildlife Conservation Technology from Sault College. When I was a kid, I was always endlessly fascinated by the underwater world and what creatures lived there. As I grew older, that passion never changed, … Continued
VICTORIA, BC, June 1, 2022 /CNW/ – This Friday, the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition (COLC), together with 15 national content partners and over 75 event partners, are kicking off Ocean Week Canada 2022 (June 3-12). This national celebration of ocean events, learning, and engagement will be held annually during the week of World Ocean Day … Continued
Jessica Benoit is a mechanical engineering student at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador who recently completed a co-operative work term at Miawpukek Horizon Maritime Services. A Mi’kmaw student from Qalipu First Nation on the west coast of Newfoundland, the ocean is her backyard. “I drove by the ocean every day going to school,” she … Continued
As part of this year’s Canadian Water Summit, Water Canada is launching a student/early career professional networking event called “Downstream” to bring current and future generations of water industry professionals together. It will take place on June 3rd, 2022 at Fallsview Casino Resort, 6380 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 7X5. The goal of this … Continued
On March 10, 2022, the SOI Foundation hosted a workshop titled A Sustainable Blue Economy for a Healthy & Resilient Ocean with guest speakers Ken Paul and Ronnie Noonan Birch as part of the UN Ocean Decade Laboratory. We were joined by people across the world, from New Zealand to Iqaluit. Ken Paul is a … Continued
On March 10, 2022, the SOI Foundation hosted a workshop titled A Sustainable Blue Economy for a Healthy & Resilient Ocean with guest speakers Ken Paul and Ronnie Noonan Birch as part of the UN Ocean Decade Laboratory. We were joined by people across the world, from New Zealand to Iqaluit. Ken Paul is a … Continued
