Ocean Technology

The global ocean economy is anticipated to double in size by 2030. This rapid growth in ocean industries will require a new wave of innovation in science and technology. With more than 18,000 miles of coastline, Newfoundland and Labrador is strategically located in the North Atlantic on a crossroads to international shipping lanes. Its harsh ocean environment is globally unique – rich with an abundance of ocean resources, such as world-class petroleum reserves, fish and marine life. The province is an international centre for ocean expertise and marine technology and a leading force in Canada’s oceans economy and its Ocean Supercluster.

Newfoundland and Labrador already benefits from a diverse ocean economy. The Province is home to various companies that work on enabling technologies, including those developing capabilities in remote monitoring, unmanned underwater vehicles, underwater robotics, simulation, and subsea imaging technologies.

Newfoundland and Labrador’s world-class academic and training institutions are poised to respond to the rising demand for innovative technology solutions, information and highly skilled workers. Memorial University has positioned itself as Canada’s oceans university, its Fisheries and Marine Institute is also known worldwide for its development and provision of specialized training in areas of fisheries, marine navigation, coastal planning and safety. Home to centres of excellence and some of the world’s top research and development infrastructure, our experts are leaders in cold ocean technologies and harsh environment operations.

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LINKS

To find out more about the Ocean technology sector:

Ross Houlihan
Economic Development Officer
Tel: (709) 729-3989
Email: rosshoulihan@gov.nl.ca