MEOPAR’s strength lies in its ability to connect and collaborate. Our network brings together people and perspectives—spanning regions and disciplines—with the shared goal of enhancing Canada’s research capacity in a changing marine environment.
A Co-ordinated Canadian approach to
Ocean Research
The Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR) is a national Network of Centres of Excellence linking top marine researchers and highly qualified personnel across Canada with partner organizations and communities. MEOPAR funds leading-edge research, overcomes barriers to collaborative research and helps to train the next generation of marine professionals.
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The Science Art Showcase
Explore this gallery of artistic works exploring creative ways of observing and existing in the world
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News
MEOPAR updates & opportunities
The latest network news, events and opportunities from our research, training and knowledge mobilization programs.
MEOPAR NewsDeep Dives
The stories behind the science
Meet the researchers and dive deeper into the ideas that inspire some of Canada’s leading marine science.
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UN Decade
MEOPAR's Ocean Decade-related activities
The Network has continually supported projects and initiatives across its program areas that align with the UN Decade’s Outcome Areas.
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