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Canada to host the 2024 All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance Forum to bolster international ocean science collaboration

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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The 2024 Forum will focus on opportunities for collaborative science including coordinating efforts on ocean observation and increasing our understanding of the relationship between ocean and climate.

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  • The 2024 Forum will focus on opportunities for collaborative science including coordinating efforts on ocean observation and increasing our understanding of the relationship between ocean and climate.
  • The report, prepared by Fisheries and Oceans Canada with contributions from Environment and Climate Change Canada, gives an overview of the state of Canada's Atlantic Ocean.
  • I am honoured that Canada will be hosting the 2024 All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance Forum.
  • It encourages partners from around the world to collaborate to advance ocean science to support sustainable development of our oceans.

Nautilus and UNESCO Present A Special Ocean Programme at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science and Art Basel Miami Beach

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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MIAMI, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nautilus Magazine, UNESCO and the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science will unveil a dynamic program of ocean-themed exhibitions during the renowned Art Basel Miami Beach from December 6-10, 2023. Celebrating the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030, the purpose of the program is to raise awareness, inspire action on ocean conservation, and foster a deeper understanding of the intricate connection between humanity and the marine environment.

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  • MIAMI, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nautilus Magazine, UNESCO and the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science will unveil a dynamic program of ocean-themed exhibitions during the renowned Art Basel Miami Beach from December 6-10, 2023.
  • "By weaving together the worlds of art and science, we hope to captivate and educate the diverse audience that Art Basel Miami Beach attracts," stated Nautilus Publisher, John Steele.
  • "Frost Science is thrilled to unveil this special ocean science exhibition during Miami Art Week.
  • The exhibition will be hosted at Frost Science and Art Basel Miami Beach at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

OceanX Partners with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO to Implement Ocean Decade Goals

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global ocean exploration nonprofit OceanX has signed a historic letter of cooperation with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC/UNESCO) in a monumental effort to support and encourage the implementation of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), or 'Ocean Decade'. To kick off the partnership, OceanX and IOC/UNESCO will be collaborating on a joint pavilion in the Blue Zone at COP28, the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global ocean exploration nonprofit OceanX has signed a historic letter of cooperation with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC/UNESCO) in a monumental effort to support and encourage the implementation of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), or 'Ocean Decade'.
  • The Ocean Decade is a convening framework for a range of stakeholders to identify, generate, and use science research and solutions to sustainably manage marine ecosystems and connect people to the world's ocean.
  • OceanX and IOC/UNESCO also will collaborate on trainings and workshops for Ocean Decade partners, and OceanX will apply Ocean Decade goals to planned OceanX missions and geographies, the Research Vessel Initiative, and the Philanthropic Foundations dialogue.
  • For media inquiries regarding IOC/UNESCO and the Ocean Decade please contact Aya Khalil, Ocean Decade Communications and Science Outreach Manager at [email protected] .

Winners Announced for The Tenth Annual Photo Competition for United Nations World Oceans Day

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The winners of the tenth annual Photo Competition for United Nations World Oceans Day were announced today during the United Nations World Oceans Day (UNWOD) 2023 live broadcast event at the UN Headquarters in New York by Actor Lucas Bravo.

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  • NEW YORK, June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The winners of the tenth annual Photo Competition for United Nations World Oceans Day were announced today during the United Nations World Oceans Day (UNWOD) 2023 live broadcast event at the UN Headquarters in New York by Actor Lucas Bravo.
  • The free competition, which launched this past March, explored the six thematic categories linked to the overarching 2023 World Oceans day theme: ‘Planet Ocean: Tides Are Changing’.
  • The tenth annual Photo Competition is coordinated in collaboration between the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, DivePhotoGuide (DPG), Ellen Cuylaerts, Oceanic Global, Nausicaa and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC/UNESCO).
  • The United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition is an ongoing tradition that calls on photographers and artists from around the world to communicate the beauty of the ocean and the importance of the respective UNWOD themes each year.

Royal Caribbean Group Extends Collaboration to Capture Critical Ocean Conservation Data Onboard Ships

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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MIAMI, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) Strengthening a decades-long commitment to ocean conservation and environmental research efforts, Royal Caribbean Group today announced a four-year extension of its investment in OceanScope, an open-source data program that provides scientists with critical information to study climate and ocean conservation. Collaborating with key program partners including the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, NASA, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the program's renewal on World Oceans Day builds on over 20 years of groundbreaking ocean and marine life research from Royal Caribbean Group ships. 

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  • MIAMI, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) Strengthening a decades-long commitment to ocean conservation and environmental research efforts, Royal Caribbean Group today announced a four-year extension of its investment in OceanScope , an open-source data program that provides scientists with critical information to study climate and ocean conservation.
  • "At Royal Caribbean Group, every day is World Oceans Day – and we are thrilled to renew a program as impactful to oceanic research as OceanScope," said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group.
  • Extending OceanScope on Royal Caribbean Group ships helps ensure ongoing monitoring and changes of key ocean and atmospheric processes in critical ecosystems.
  • "In particular, the CO2, surface temperature and salinity data from Royal Caribbean Group's ships are major contributors to these ocean observing networks to determine the ocean's carbon sink strength and ocean acidification."

Royal Caribbean Group Extends Collaboration to Capture Critical Ocean Conservation Data Onboard Ships

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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MIAMI, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) Strengthening a decades-long commitment to ocean conservation and environmental research efforts, Royal Caribbean Group today announced a four-year extension of its investment in OceanScope, an open-source data program that provides scientists with critical information to study climate and ocean conservation. Collaborating with key program partners including the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, NASA, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the program's renewal on World Oceans Day builds on over 20 years of groundbreaking ocean and marine life research from Royal Caribbean Group ships. 

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) Strengthening a decades-long commitment to ocean conservation and environmental research efforts, Royal Caribbean Group today announced a four-year extension of its investment in OceanScope , an open-source data program that provides scientists with critical information to study climate and ocean conservation.
  • "At Royal Caribbean Group, every day is World Oceans Day – and we are thrilled to renew a program as impactful to oceanic research as OceanScope," said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group.
  • Extending OceanScope on Royal Caribbean Group ships helps ensure ongoing monitoring and changes of key ocean and atmospheric processes in critical ecosystems.
  • "In particular, the CO2, surface temperature and salinity data from Royal Caribbean Group's ships are major contributors to these ocean observing networks to determine the ocean's carbon sink strength and ocean acidification."

WaterIQ Technologies Forms Scientific Advisory Board

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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WaterIQ Technologies ™, the leader in next-generation ultrasonic solutions to combat harmful algae and biofilm without the use of chemicals, today announced the addition of three members to its newly formed Scientific Advisory Board.

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  • WaterIQ Technologies ™, the leader in next-generation ultrasonic solutions to combat harmful algae and biofilm without the use of chemicals, today announced the addition of three members to its newly formed Scientific Advisory Board.
  • “The creation of the Scientific Advisory Board is the next step in WaterIQ’s commitment to producing unique algae remediation research,” said WaterIQ CEO and Chairman, Lawrence Field.
  • The Scientific Advisory Board follows the announcement of WaterIQ’s Board of Directors as the company accelerates its market growth in the ultrasonic technology market.
  • WaterIQ Technologies combines world-class go-to-market engagement, technical expertise, innovative technology, and business processes to address the world’s growing algae crisis sustainably.

Canada Celebrates the Successful Conclusion of the Leadership Forum at IMPAC5 - the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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"The world must take immediate action to protect our ocean and marine ecosystems.

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  • "The world must take immediate action to protect our ocean and marine ecosystems.
  • I was encouraged by the support from all involved and look forward to the Government of Canada's continued leadership in protecting our oceans."
  • IMPAC5 is the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress, a global forum that brings together ocean conservation professionals and high-level officials to inform, inspire and act on marine protected areas.
  • To date, 52 countries and territories have protected at least 10 per cent of their marine areas and it is estimated that 7.65 per cent of the world ocean is covered by marine protected areas.

Seabed 2030 Enters New Partnership with Terradepth in a Collaboration That Will Boost Project’s Crowdsourcing Initiatives

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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Terradepth and The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 project have announced a new partnership which will utilize Terradepth's geospatial data portal known as Absolute Ocean.

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  • Terradepth and The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 project have announced a new partnership which will utilize Terradepth's geospatial data portal known as Absolute Ocean.
  • Seabed 2030 will use Absolute Ocean as a data visualization and exploration tool as part of the international effort to map the entire ocean floor.
  • Depicted for the Seabed 2030 Global Center within Terradepth's Absolute Ocean portal.
  • Seabed 2030 comprises five Data Centers four Regional Centers and one Global Center which are responsible for coordinating and assembling mapping data.

Government of Canada releases report on the state of Canadian Pacific marine ecosystems

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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Seamounts, hydrothermal vents and glass sponge reefs highlight the incredible biodiversity that lies below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.

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  • Seamounts, hydrothermal vents and glass sponge reefs highlight the incredible biodiversity that lies below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.
  • Today, the Honourable Joyce Murray, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced the release of Canada's Oceans Now: Pacific Ecosystems, 2021, the fourth report of the annual ocean series on the current status and trends of marine ecosystems in Canada.
  • The report was prepared by Fisheries and Oceans Canada with contributions from Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Government of British Columbia and the Council of Haida Nation.
  • Ocean observation, research and monitoring work along with conservation activities help us better understand marine ecosystems and how to protect Canada's Pacific ocean.