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Earlier this June, the SOI Blue Futures Pathways (BFP) team made their way once again to Halifax, Nova Scotia for the 11th Anniversary of the H2O Home to Overseas Conference. Regarded as Canada’s premier event for ocean technology, the conference connects global leaders through exhibits, panels, workshops, and B2B meetings. The conference also brings together … Continued
Written by: Nicholas LePage, Guest Writer Popular perceptions of the global economy are biased toward land-based activity. But we need look no further than the recent crisis in the strait of Hormuz to see that the global economy is deeply dependent on its integration with ocean systems. In fact, the Blue Economy, or all aggregate … Continued
When discussing the future of our water systems, conversations tend to turn to new technology or policies, but the foundation starts in the classroom. The challenges we face today in the Sustainable Blue Economy are at the intersection of climate science, policy, community advocacy, and ancient stewardship traditions. As a result, a new generation of … Continued
For many students, the transition from university to a career can feel like a leap into the unknown. For Vicky Lee, a Master’s student at the Institute for Oceans and Fisheries, University of British Columbia (UBC), the Advancing Networks and Careers in Hands-On Research (ANCHOR) Internship Program, provides a perfect bridge, thanks to funding from … Continued
Fresh off an impactful week at The Economist Impact 13th annual World Ocean Summit & Expo, the Blue Futures Pathways (BFP) team is back with learnings to share. It was an incredible week of connection and innovation, and we owe a huge thank you to Canada’s Ocean Supercluster for making this opportunity possible! Before the … Continued
