Science and research
Ocean sciences and climate change adaptation, environmental science, research centres, shared data.
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- Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program (ACRDP)
- Program for Aquaculture Regulatory Research (PARR)
- Strategic Program for Ecosystem-Based Research and Advice (SPERA)
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada Library
- Nautical Charts and Publications (Canadian Hydrographic Service)
- Science At-Sea Collaborative Research
Services and information
Science and research by topic
Scientific research and data on water, oceans, aquatic ecosystems, hydrography, ice and more.
Collaboration in science and technology
Data and research shared through partnership funds, collaborations, alliances and joint studies.
Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS)
Science advisory schedule, policies and directives, national and regional contact information.
Ocean and Climate Change Science
Initiatives, programs and research on water issues affected by climate change.
Research centres by region
Institutes, labs and experimental centres operated by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Research programs
Projects related to aquaculture, climate change, contaminants, ecosystem science and fisheries.
Centres of expertise
About science centres of expertise (COEs) that partner with academia and other departments and governments.
Science Enterprise Centres
The Government of Canada is committed to building stronger, more collaborative federal science.
Environmental science
Scientific research on biodiversity, freshwater, oceans, fish habitats, invasive species and genomics.
The international science role of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Science is essential to sound decision-making in fisheries management and oceans governance.
Diving safety program overview
Program information, images of divers and aquatic species, program videos, links and resources.
The Timothy R. Parsons Medal
About the award, eligibility, recipients, terms of reference, nomination form and how to nominate.
Careers in science
Rewarding careers are in our Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector. We’re an active part of Canada’s science and technology community.
What we are doing
Publications
Open data
Videos
Features
Oceans Protection Plan
Canada has the world's longest coastline, and our water is one of our most important resource.
Centre for Offshore Oil, Gas and Energy Research
COOGER research projects, project participants and contact information.
Marine Ecosystem Assessment
This summer a team of DFO scientists will take sail aboard the research ship F/V Frosti in Canada’s Arctic for a comprehensive marine ecosystem assessment.
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