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Research in the ocean

Honouring our blue planet

The ocean is a way of life in Nova Scotia. Join us as we celebrate our region's oceans expertise and talent.

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Oceans research

At Dalhousie, oceans are an area of special emphasis—from oceanography and marine biology to law and engineering.

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Growth industry

Oceans technology is building economic opportunity in our region

Oceans Events 2012

Throughout the month of June, Dalhousie joins other marine-related groups representing industry, government and universities to celebrate our oceans and their incredible potential. You can be part of the action, too—join us as we celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8.

News & Innovation

  • World Oceans Day: Thinking global
  • A network to protect Canadians from ocean hazards
  • Shipbuilding contract boosts oceans science and technology
  • A tank of turtles
  • Twenty years advocating for oceans science
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Meet Dal's newest residents

A bale of green sea turtles have found a temporary home in Dalhousie's Aquatron. Read the Dal News story: A tank of turtles.

Oceans Events

Dalhousie will be hosting a number of events and activities in June, including:

  • The Ocean Tracking Network Symposium
  • Blue Planet Under Threat: Challenges and Opportunities at Rio + 20
  • Discover Biology Days
  • Oceanography Alumni Dinner


For more information, see our Events page.

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