Past Webinars and Events

Webinar Series

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.

Webinar Series

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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Webinar Series

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.

Webinar Series

Introduction to the Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act (SARA)

December 11, 2018 1:00pm – 2:00pm AST

This is part one of a two-part webinar series focused on the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Ecosystem Management Branch – Fisheries Protection Program, Species at Risk Management Division, and Protected Areas and Conservation Planning. A representative from each division will be available to lead the webinar and answer some questions.

Webinar Series

Measuring the Acoustic Detection Range of Large Whales from Autonomous Platforms to Improve an Acoustic Whale Alert System

October 25, 2018 1:00pm – 2:00pm ADT

There is significant concern about the risk that offshore marine industries pose to endangered whales. One mitigation strategy is to use autonomous platforms (e.g., ocean gliders and buoys) equipped with a near real-time passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) system to alert ocean users to whale presence. To effectively use passive acoustics to monitor marine mammals, an understanding of the area over which the monitoring system can detect each species of interest is absolutely critical.

Webinar Series

Examining Cable Strumming in Tidal Flows

September 20, 2018 1:00pm – 2:00pm ADT

The potential ongoing cost of cabling and moorings is a major risk for the nascent tidal energy sector. The sector is aware that cabling failures are documented to be the most significant insurance risk for the commercially-viable offshore wind industry. Floating tidal turbine developers have unanswered questions about the longevity of their power cables and moorings which are subject to turbulent tidal flows which can induce wear, corrosion, fatigue, and vortex induced vibration (VIV) distinct from offshore environments.

Webinar Series

Acoustic Assessment of Fish Presence and Vertical Distribution at the FORCE Tidal Turbine Test Site in Minas Passage, Bay of Fundy

August 23, 2018 1:00pm – 2:00pm ADT

The effects on fish of large tidal in-stream energy conversion (TISEC) devices deployed in very high flow environments (>2 m/s) are generally unknown.