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Oceans Advance Newsletter – July 22, 2025
Discover New Business Opportunities in BC’s Marine Sector
Oceans Advance members are invited to join the Atlantic delegation for the ABCMI Business Opportunities Conference & Trade Show in British Columbia. Set for 2025, this mission will showcase Atlantic Canada’s ocean and marine capabilities to key industry and government players on the West Coast.
Expect B2B meetings, networking events, and opportunities to build strategic partnerships across Canada’s blue economy.
Stay tuned for registration details and how to express interest in joining the delegation.
Email your interest to [email protected]
NAIA Partners with Newfoundland and Labrador Communities to ‘Save South Coast Jobs,’ Oppose Unnecessary Marine Conservation Area
June 23, 2025 – The Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) has launched its ‘Save South Coast Jobs’ campaign, calling on Premier Hogan’s government to reject a Federally proposed National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) along the South Coast. The campaign highlights the voices of local community leaders and workers whose livelihoods would be threatened by an ecologically unnecessary and economically harmful area designation.
SaveSouthCoastJobs.com is a website that features testimonials from seafood workers, small business owners, and community members from the Coast of Bays region on how important the fishing and aquaculture industries are to them, and the hardships they would face if the South Coast NMCA is implemented. The site also encourages Newfoundland and Labrador residents to sign a petition by sending a letter urging the provincial government to oppose the NMCA.
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SCALE AI Projects Driving Innovation
SCALE AI, Canada’s AI supercluster, is funding groundbreaking supply chain projects across sectors—from transportation and retail to manufacturing and maritime. These initiatives are accelerating the adoption of AI technologies, improving efficiency, and building stronger, data-driven ecosystems.
Explore how AI is transforming industries and opening new collaboration opportunities.
Events
Save the Date – Innovation Waves – October 6-8, 2025 – St. John’s
This three-day showcase will spotlight Newfoundland and Labrador’s leadership in ocean technology designed for extreme marine conditions. It will connect global stakeholders with the province’s innovation ecosystem through knowledge sharing and networking opportunities, B2B sessions and site visits to local test facilities.
Stay tuned for registration details and how to express interest in joining the delegation.
Join us and celebrate the momentum in the marine renewable energy sector with Marine Renewables Canada! As the sector grows, so does our conference – a reflection of the immense potential and opportunities within Canada’s offshore wind, tidal, wave, and river current energy sector. MRC’s largest conference to date will bring together leading minds from across Canada and the world to explore new opportunities and chart the future of the industry.
- Expanded Exhibition
- Concurrent sessions – featuring a new Research & Technical Track
Event Name: Marine Renewables Canada 2025 Conference & Exhibition
Date: November 12-14, 2025
Location: Halifax Convention Centre | Halifax, NS
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