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November 8, 2022
November 7, 2022 From Indigenous Clean Energy: “We are excited to share that we are currently accepting applications for the 2023 cohort of the 20/20 Catalysts Program! The 20/20 Catalysts Program is a hands-on program designed to support Indigenous communities embarking on clean energy projects. Working collaboratively with the guidance of Indigenous leaders and clean … Continued
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October 28, 2022
This month, members of our Arctic Policy Cohort attended the Arctic Circle Assembly, the largest annual international gathering on the Arctic, attended by more than 2000 participants from over 60 countries. To meaningfully connect with the land and each other before the conference, our delegation explored the ice, volcanic rock, geothermal water, and vast ocean … Continued
October 20, 2022
Meet Matt Lyon, an ocean technologist currently based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Matt is currently working as a Marine Operations Manager at Sma’knis Maritime Safety and Security. He joined SOI’s Ocean Conservation Expedition as a Zodiac driver in September. “The expedition was incredible,” he said. “It was a lot of firsts for me. First whale sighting, first time seeing … Continued
October 18, 2022
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
October 12, 2022
What does the ocean mean to you? It was a common question during SOI’s first-ever Ocean Conservation expedition, and the answers from our participants ran the gamut. For some, the ocean was home, history, discovery and inspiration. For others, it was a mother, a teacher and a classroom. It represented mystery and possibility, but also … Continued
October 4, 2022
As our expedition began to wind down on Thursday, all aboard were a bit weary — a sign we’ve been living life pretty full. As expedition leader Geoff Green noted at our last briefing Wednesday night, these last few weeks have been a magical time in so many ways, with long full days of adventure … Continued
September 28, 2022
It’s official. We’ve crowned the Kelp Queen of the Polar Prince. Without question, it’s Brogan Regier. A marine biology undergrad from Dalhousie University, she joined the expedition on September 21 and spent every day collecting underwater video footage to determine where kelp is growing along Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coast, and predict where it will move … Continued
September 26, 2022
After saying goodbye to some participants and picking up new ones in Digby on Wednesday, we set our sights on Brier Island. The weather, while overcast and a bit foggy early on, cooperated as we got into our scheduled programming. This included getting our dive team into the water for the first time on our … Continued
September 23, 2022
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