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As a campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland, the Fisheries and Marine Institute is Canada’s most comprehensive centre for education, training, applied research and industrial support for the ocean industries. 💻 www.mi.mun.ca

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Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · Feb 27

We’re setting sail on Bluesky! 🌊 Follow @marineinstitute.bsky.social for MI research and latest news. Join the conversation and be part of our community!

🖥️ www.mi.mun.ca

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Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · 23h

We’re excited to share that St. John’s Buoy station was redeployed as part of the SmartBay/SmartAtlantic Ocean Observation Program. 🌊 Thank you to the Canadian Coast Guard and the crew of CCGS George R. Pearkes for their collaboration.

🔗 The latest data: www.smartatlantic.ca/station.php?id=stjohns

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Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · 8d

Edinburgh-based maritime safety and security technology company Zelim has chosen The Launch, a NATO DIANA test centre, as the site for its next phase of technology trials under the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) program.

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Tyler Eddy @thelifeaquatic.xyz · Jun 17

Some thoughts on DFO decision making and peer-review science processes, with Matt Robertson and Megan Bailey

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The Conversation Canada @ca.theconversation.com · Jun 16

‘Making decisions closer to the wharf’ can ensure the sustainability of Canada’s fisheries and oceans

Policymaking on managing Canada’s fisheries could be improved by including provincial authorities and Indigenous stakeholders in more decision-making.

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Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · Jun 11

MI's Dr. Frédéric Cyr is the lead author of a scientific paper that examines the impact of shifting Northwest Atlantic Ocean climate conditions on groundfish stocks, such as Northern cod. | @fcyr.bsky.social

Read more here! 🔗 ow.ly/Kv7r50W7Jhn

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Frédéric Cyr @fcyr.bsky.social · Jun 10

Recently published in @natcomms.nature.com: Ocean climate cycles related to sea level pressure anomalies above the northern hemisphere affect ecosystem productivity in a coherent way (from primary and secondary production, to pelagic and groundfish). @marineinstitute.bsky.social
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Environmental control on the productivity of a heavily fished ecosystem

Nature Communications - The climate of the northwest Atlantic shifts between phases, shaping ecosystem productivity and fisheries. Tracking these phases can support climate and ecosystem-informed...

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Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · Jun 11

Well done, Rachel! 👏

Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · Jun 3

More details available online:
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Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · Jun 3

We are interested in hearing how technologies and methods are being used across a wide range of ocean-related practices and management efforts, and how these technologies are being integrated into ongoing practices and new initiatives.

Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · Jun 3

The @thejot.bsky.social’s winter issue will focus on “Indigenous Ocean Technology” with Ken Paul, member of Wolastoqey Nation at Neqotkuk, located at the Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick, Canada, on board as guest editor.

Artwork: Fishing on the Wolastoq by Samaqani Cocahq (Natalie Sappier).

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Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · May 28

Dawn Roche, Managing Editor of @thejot.bsky.social, shares how JOT supports open-access, peer-reviewed research. There are no publishing fees and student submissions are welcomed! 🌊

Reach out today and learn how to get your work published: thejot.net

Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · May 13

Spring has sprung, the sun is shining, and the JOT production team is hard at work on Volume 20, Number 2 – Ocean Monitoring. Coming June 2025 – only at thejot.net. @thejot.bsky.social

Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · Apr 22

📅 Deadlines
• Full technical papers: July 25, 2025
• Expressions of interest (essays & short articles): July 25, 2025

📖 Learn more & submit: tinyurl.com/V20N4cfc

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Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · Apr 22

✏️Guest editor Ken Paul, a member of the Wolastoqey Nation at Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation, NB), will lead this issue. All content is published open access. There are no fees to publish, and available to readers everywhere.

Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · Apr 22

@thejot.bsky.social is exploring how Indigenous researchers, technologists, scientists, groups, and communities around the world are using ocean technology for economic development, sustainable resource management, community engagement, & mentoring the next generation of ocean leaders.

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Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · Apr 21

Incredible work by @schmidtocean.bsky.social! In 2022, two graduate students from the Marine Institute set out to be the first to make this huge discovery. Check out the video below ⤵️

Schmidt Ocean Institute @schmidtocean.bsky.social · Apr 15

🦑 This baby is COLOSSAL! 🦑
First confirmed live observation of the colossal squid, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, in its natural habitat. Filmed at about 600m near the South Sandwich Islands during the #SouthSandwichIslands expedition. youtu.be/lzPoG9H8Hlo

Colossal Squid, 1st Live Observation | Searching for New Species in the South Sandwich Islands

YouTube video by Schmidt Ocean

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Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · Apr 11

The Human Factors in Control (HFC) Canada network will explore this question at its second workshop Human Factors and AI: Opportunities and Risks for Safety Critical Industries taking place virtually on May 14.

Read more or register here: www.mi.mun.ca/news/newstit...

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Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · Apr 11

Can safety critical industries, like offshore energy, marine transportation, aviation, healthcare and construction, be made safer with AI?

Marine Institute student in a white uniform shirt poses in the Bridge simulator, while a man in a plaid shirt and green pants poses next to him using a camera on a tripod.

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Tyler Eddy @thelifeaquatic.xyz · Apr 3

THE LIFE AQUATIC MSc student @loganexplores.bsky.social won an NSERC MSc Scholarship

For his MSc research, Logan is investigating Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) structure and function for fisheries management decision making by interviewing DFO managers across Canada
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Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · Mar 12

We are a POGO member. Can you add us as well?

Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · Mar 11

MI’s Dr. Rob Brown discusses his team’s research on search and rescue in remote regions in FOCI podcast #7. They’re studying factors affecting operations, like sea states, equipment, and decision-making, to simulate scenarios and suggest improvements.

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FOCI Podcast Episode # 7 - Mathematical Modelling Maritime Conditions for Search and Rescue in Remote Regions with Dr. Robert Brown

Future Ocean and Coastal Infrastructures (FOCI), Atlantic Canada - Sustainable, Safe, and Inclusive · Episode

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Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · Mar 3

“Our latest study highlights that we need regional-scale models to be able to more accurately account for the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems and fisheries in regions, such as Newfoundland and Labrador."

Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · Mar 3

MI's Dr. Tyler Eddy is leader author of a new report on climate change. @thelifeaquatic.xyz
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Global and Regional Marine Ecosystem Models Reveal Key Uncertainties in Climate Change Projections

Global marine ecosystem models projected greater biomass declines with climate change than regional marine ecosystem models for many regions For both global and regional models, greater biomass d...

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Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University @marineinstitute.bsky.social · Feb 27

We’re setting sail on Bluesky! 🌊 Follow @marineinstitute.bsky.social for MI research and latest news. Join the conversation and be part of our community!

🖥️ www.mi.mun.ca

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