Oceans
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Underwater World
Take a tour of the underwater world to learn about the fish and other aquatic creatures found in salt and freshwater in Canada.
Canadian Waters
Linking you to useful and interesting information about Canada’s oceans and fish habitat.
Centre for Offshore Oil and Gas Environmental Research (COOGER)
Review Fisheries and Oceans Canada's nation-wide research into the environmental and oceanographic impacts of offshore petroleum exploration, production and transportation.
Access to Ocean Data
Information on oceanographic data, marine data products and services, as well as access to other specialized marine products.
Campod and Videograb
Discover how scientists are using state-of-the-art sampling equipment to add to our knowledge and understanding of the resources and natural wonders of our oceans (text and video).
Canada's Oceans Strategy
Learn about the strategy that strives to establish a balance between the use of ocean resources and the well-being of the marine environment. Use the form provided to express your thoughts on these issues.
Canadian Hydrographic Service
Link to the Canadian Hydrographic Service for information on tides, fishing, recreation boating, commercial shipping and more.
Canadian Waters – Big Blue Bus Kids Corner
Kids, take a ride on the Big Blue Bus to find contests, games, facts, and more on oceans and many other things watery!
CoastWeb
Visit CoastWeb to find coastal research by the Geological Survey of Canada, including information about sea level change, storm impact and coastal mapping.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Science
Explore scientific research on such topics as oceanography, aquaculture, fisheries and hydrography.
Fundamentals of Remote Sensing - Oceans and Coastal Monitoring
Understanding ocean dynamics is important for fish stock assessment, ship routing, forecasting and monitoring storms so as to reduce the impact of disaster on marine navigation, off-shore exploration, and coastal settlements.
Gas Hydrates
Uses studies on the west coast of Vancouver Island as an example.
Geoscience for Oceans Management
Learn about the program that delivers the geoscience knowledgebase to manage Canada's offshore lands.
International Maritime Organization
Access news, links, publications and more from the International Maritime Organization.
National Marine Web
You can access the marine forecasts and buoy reports for any region in Canada at this site.
New Brunswick Sea Level Rise
Access maps, photos and information on the impact of climate change on coastal New Brunswick.
NRC Institute for Ocean Technology
Explore the Institute for Ocean Technology (IOT), which provides technical expertise in support of Canada's ocean technology industries.
Ocean Management Research Network (OMRN)
Learn about the network that creates and shares knowledge for the application of critical thinking and best practices to oceans management in Canada.
Oceans Science
Understand oceans science, a key Canadian science issue, through this overview article and relevant Web sites. Find information on Canada’s aquaculture industry, sustainable fishing and oil and gas exploration.
Remote Sensing Applications - Marine
Research highlights include ship detection, wind retrieval, coastal mapping, oil spill detection, oceanic phenomena and sea ice.
Sea Ice – Atlas of Canada
Review Atlas of Canada information and maps to learn about sea ice, any form of ice that is found at sea and has originated from the freezing of sea water.
Seabed Mapping
Learn about Canadian technology for mapping the seafloor, and find out how it was used in recovery efforts following the crash of Swiss Air flight 111 (text and video).
Sponge Reef Project
Explore the sponge reefs on the continental shelf. Learn about sponges and the habitat they provide for other creatures.
Storm Surges
Learn about the impact of storm surges and rising sea-levels, both of which are likely to increase as a result of climate change (text and video).
Technology Roadmap
Access a document that is used as a forecasting tool in the marine and ocean industry to identify future market needs and develop strategic technologies.
Tsunami Physics
Find out how tsunamis differ from other water waves and why they are not technically tidal waves. Discover why they can result from earthquakes, landslides, volcanoes and meteorites.
Tsunamis – Atlas of Canada
Explore Atlas of Canada information and maps to discover what causes tsunamis, or huge ocean waves, and where they have occurred in Canada.
Victoria Experimental Network Under the Sea
Travel to the bottom of the sea to find out about coastal oceanography with VENUS, the Victoria Experimental Network Under the Sea.
Water Levels and Currents
Data on tidal height and time predictions along the coasts of Canada. As well as the tides, currents and water levels for central and arctic regions.