Past Webinars and Events

Webinar Series

Using radar data to evaluate seabird abundance and habitat use at the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy site near Parrsboro, NS

October 24, 2019 1:00pm – 2:00pm ADT

Archived radar scans from an open-array Furuno marine radar installed to monitor the surface of the water at the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE) site were assessed to determine if the data could be used to monitor seabird activity at the site. After filtering out areas with persistent interference due to waves, bird targets were successfully tracked using the radR program in the R statistical programming language.

Webinar Series

The Art of the Pitch

August 14, 2019 1:00pm – 2:00pm ADT

As the evolving world of digital media continues to rewrite the rules of the communications landscape, the fundamentals of interpersonal communication are now more important than ever. Those who can deliver powerful stories will stand out from the competition. Messaging needs to be clear, compelling and understandable with a clear link to your target audience. Sounds easy – but it isn’t. For this webinar, join well known communications experts Karen White and Tara Wickwire who will take you through five steps, all the way from creating to delivering a compelling pitch presentation.

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Taking tidal energy research in the Bay of Fundy to the next level

July 25, 2019 1:00pm – 2:00pm ADT

The potential economic benefits of commercial-scale tidal energy in Canada’s Bay of Fundy are substantial but past development of projects has been slow. Decisions regarding development and regulation of the tidal energy industry are hindered by knowledge gaps in scientific evidence. To address these gaps, our team of top Atlantic Canada researchers has obtained funding from CFI for cutting-edge infrastructure and from OERA for support of early career scientists.

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eDNA Solutions for Species Detections in Tidal Energy Environmental Effects Monitoring

June 20, 2019 1:00pm – 2:00pm ADT

Conducting environmental effects monitoring (EEM) investigations of tidal in-stream energy conversion (TISEC) devices in marine ecosystems is challenging in a naturally variable environments, particularly macrotidal systems like the inner Bay of Fundy (iBoF). Our project applied a novel technology for in-situ rapid species identification in high flow marine conditions using environmental deoxyribonucleic acid (eDNA) tools to build upon scientific evidence gained from national and international tidal turbine EEM programs.

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Risk & Reward: Protecting Your Supply Chain, Your Interests and Your Investment

May 23, 2019 1:00pm – 2:00pm ADT

The growth of the Ocean Industry, like any other industry, is highly dependent on a vibrant, functional and reliable supply chain. With so much at stake, both suppliers and customers are increasingly taking steps to legally protect their interests and investments.

This webinar will discuss some of the important commercial and legal risks associated with supply arrangements and explore best practices to protect all parties involved with these agreements.

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FORCE Site Marine Operations Lessons Learned

March 21, 2019 1:00pm – 2:00pm ADT

In recent years, marine operators in the Bay of Fundy have attempted dozens of operations at the FORCE test site in the Minas Passage, from research surveys to instrument packages to electrical infrastructure to turbine deployment. Through both failure and success, these operations have yielded critical lessons for all teams involved and contributed to a valuable understanding of the approaches, methods, vessels, and equipment best suited to specific goals.