On 11 May 2016, Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced a significant investment in marine science. The government has committed to hiring 135 research scientists, biologists, oceanographers and technicians, as well as acquire new and innovative technologies to collect data and share information more efficiently. Job postings will be available online on jobs.gc.ca.
The Department will also acquire new and innovative technologies to collect data and share information more efficiently. These technologies include state-of-the-art acoustic and remote sensing technologies and high performance lab equipment to better monitor our fish stocks and changing ocean conditions.
A portion of the funding will also be dedicated to establishing new partnerships and collaborations with universities, environmental organizations, Indigenous groups and other stakeholders, both in Canada and abroad to ensure we have access to the best available science to make decisions about Canada’s oceans, lakes and rivers.
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