Earth Sciences: Oceanography: Institutions: Canada

The Centre for Estuarine Research focuses research attention on the estuaries and nearshore coastal waters of Eastern Canada, with emphasis on the estuarine systems of the Bay of Fundy and the hydrographically-related Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank.

Canada's largest centre for ocean research, is located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. BIO scientific teams investigate the physical and chemical properties of the ocean, the life within it, and the geology of the sea-floor, as well as the interactions between the atmosphere, the oceans and the continents.

Recognized worldwide for exceptional commercial diving instruction, H.S.E. Approved.

Dalhousie is a world leader in oceanographic research with state-of-the-art facilities. Training and funding is offered for PhD and MSc degrees in biological, chemical, geological and physical areas of oceanography.

The Maritimes Region of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada web site includes a wealth of information about fisheries and oceans science in Canada.

The HMSC a consortium of Universities in Eastern Canada promotes knowledge to achieve sustainable use and effective management of the coastal environment.

Canada's largest French-speaking Marine Sciences Research Center.

Canada's primary centre for ocean technology research and development.

A place to explore and learn about Marine Biology on Vancouver Island.

Provides access to ocean data.