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Supergrappe des océans du Canada a annoncé le projet AtoN de 3,2 M$ favorisant un transport maritime plus sécuritaire

(Londres, Royaume-Uni) – Aujourd’hui à Oceanology International, Supergrappe des océans du Canada (SOC) a annoncé le projet Aides à la navigation (AtoN) d’une valeur de 3,2 millions de dollars. Ce projet vise à assurer un transport maritime plus sécuritaire et plus efficace en apportant d’importantes améliorations aux bouées de navigation et aux systèmes d’amarrage grâce à une technologie de pointe ainsi qu’à la conception et à l’intégration de logiciels de gestion. En plus de prévenir les dommages et les occurrences de dérivation de bouées, ce projet contribuera de façon importante à la sécurité maritime, favorisera l’innovation, profitera aux entreprises et offrira des solutions rentables aux autorités de phares et aux gardes côtières du Canada et du monde entier.
Le projet créera un produit SaaS (logiciel-service) pour les systèmes AtoN avec des capacités d’analyse dynamique avancées. Le chef du projet DSA Ocean tirera profit de la plateforme logicielle ProteusDS et de son expertise en dynamique marine. Le projet contribuera à assurer la sécurité de la navigation, à protéger les personnes qui travaillent sur l’eau, l’environnement et les activités de l’industrie maritime. Ce projet représente un progrès important pour la sécurité maritime du Canada, car la Garde côtière canadienne et sa chaîne d’approvisionnement peuvent bénéficier de cet outil SaaS novateur qui s’harmonise avec les objectifs nationaux de modernisation d’AtoN.
Le projet sera dirigé par DSA Ocean de Victoria en Colombie-Britannique avec le partenaire Go Deep International (NB) Inc, de Saint John au Nouveau-Brunswick. De la valeur totale du projet de plus de 3,2 M$, Supergrappe des océans du Canada fournira un financement de 1,2 M$ pour compléter le financement provenant de partenaires du projet.
Les utilisateurs finaux potentiels, dont la Garde côtière canadienne, la Garde côtière des États-Unis et les concepteurs de bouées recevront des produits sur mesure qui viendront offrir des capacités opérationnelles accrues et des économies substantielles.
À propos de Supergrappe des océans du Canada 
Supergrappe des océans du Canada accélère le développement et la commercialisation de solutions océaniques créées au Canada dans les domaines de la transition énergétique, la sécurité alimentaire, l’avenir des transports et les changements climatiques tout en faisant croître davantage d’entreprises, en créant plus d’emplois et en attirant des talents océaniques. En tant que grappe océanique nationale du Canada, SOC est un coordonnateur de membres, de partenaires et de réseaux. Elle agit de catalyseur pour favoriser une croissance transformatrice qui contribue à bâtir l’écosystème robuste nécessaire pour réaliser Ambition 2035, soit un potentiel de croissance de 5 fois dans l’océan d’ici 2035. À ce jour, Supergrappe des océans du Canada a approuvé plus de 90 projets qui permettront de produire plus de 200 nouveaux produits, procédés et services océaniques créés au Canada en vue d’une commercialisation à l’échelle mondiale. Pour obtenir plus d’informations, veuillez consulter le site à oceansupercluster.ca
Personnes-ressources pour les médias :
Nancy Andrews Supergrappe des océans du Canada nancy.andrews@oceansupercluster.ca
Citations
« L’innovation canadienne s’intensifie pour résoudre certains des problèmes les plus pressants au monde », a déclaré l’honorable François-Philippe Champagne, ministre de l’Innovation, des Sciences et de l’Industrie. « Le projet Aides à la navigation, une initiative de la Grappe des océans du Canada, illustre la façon dont l’innovation canadienne peut réduire les coûts d’exploitation tout en favorisant un environnement plus sécuritaire et plus sain pour les Canadiens. »
« Aujourd’hui, Supergrappe des océans du Canada a annoncé trois nouveaux projets d’une valeur totale de presque 18 millions de dollars dont le projet Aides à la navigation. Ce projet sera réalisé par des partenaires du projet des côtes Ouest et Est du Canada qui travailleront en collaboration pour fournir une solution qui contribuera de manière significative à accroître la sécurité maritime et à fournir des solutions rentables aux autorités responsables des phares et aux gardes côtières au Canada et dans le monde entier. » – Kendra MacDonald, directrice générale de Supergrappe des océans du Canada
Supergrappe des océans du Canada annonce un projet de gestion du calendrier de quais fondée sur l’IA d’une valeur de 12 M$

(Londres, Royaume-Uni) – À Oceanology International, Supergrappe des océans du Canada (SOC) a annoncé aujourd’hui le lancement d’un projet visant à renforcer la collaboration maritime avec les connaissances fondées sur l’IA. Ce projet élaborera et mettra en oeuvre un planificateur de quais collaboratif, soit une solution qui relie les navires, les pilotes et les ports afin d’assurer une gestion optimale du calendrier des quais. Il s’agit donc de l’équivalent d’un système de contrôle de la circulation aérienne pour les navires. Cette avancée de la numérisation favorisera une collaboration maritime accrue, la mise en place de corridors numériques, la facilitation des opérations juste à temps et la gestion optimisée des ressources afin de minimiser les émissions, de réduire la consommation de carburant et de diminuer les temps d’attente.
Les taux d’arrivée à quai à l’heure sont un défi à l’échelle de l’industrie et peuvent être aussi bas que 30 à 50 % dans les ports du monde entier. En même temps, les navires arrivent souvent au port pour ne trouver aucun quai disponible. Cela entraîne une utilisation inefficace des ressources portuaires, des coûts d’expédition excessifs, une consommation excessive de carburant et des émissions excédentaires de GES le long des voies de trafic maritime et/ou au mouillage. Le chef de projet, Global Spatial Technology Solutions Inc. (GSTS), établi à Halifax en Nouvelle-Écosse, travaillera en partenariat avec Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) ainsi qu’avec ses clients et collaborateurs, l’Administration portuaire de Montréal (APM), l’Administration de pilotage des Laurentides (APL) et Clear Seas afin de tirer parti de sa plateforme exclusive, OCIANA™ et implémenter de nouveaux algorithmes d’IA pour rehausser l’efficacité globale de la chaîne d’approvisionnement maritime et soutenir les corridors maritimes numériques verts.
De la valeur totale du projet de 12 M$, Supergrappe des océans du Canada investit 5 M$ dans le cadre du Programme de la Stratégie pancanadienne en matière d’intelligence artificielle. Le reste du financement provient des partenaires du projet.
À propos de Supergrappe des océans du Canada 
Supergrappe des océans du Canada accélère le développement et la commercialisation de solutions océaniques créées au Canada dans les domaines de la transition énergétique, la sécurité alimentaire, l’avenir des transports et les changements climatiques tout en faisant croître davantage d’entreprises, en créant plus d’emplois et en attirant des talents océaniques. En tant que grappe océanique nationale du Canada, SOC est un coordonnateur de membres, de partenaires et de réseaux. Elle agit de catalyseur pour favoriser une croissance transformatrice qui contribue à bâtir l’écosystème robuste nécessaire pour réaliser Ambition 2035, soit un potentiel de croissance de 5 fois dans l’océan d’ici 2035. À ce jour, Supergrappe des océans du Canada a approuvé plus de 90 projets qui permettront de produire plus de 200 nouveaux produits, procédés et services océaniques créés au Canada en vue d’une commercialisation à l’échelle mondiale. Pour obtenir plus d’informations, veuillez consulter le site à oceansupercluster.ca
À propos de Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS)
Global spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS) est une société mondiale de renseignements maritimes qui fournit des solutions pour améliorer la prise de décision dans le secteur maritime et logistique. Nos solutions prédictives sont fondées sur une gamme de données opérationnelles, environnementales, de navires et de fret pour fournir des renseignements décisionnels en temps réel pour les ports, les opérateurs de terminaux, les entreprises maritimes, les sociétés logistiques, les importateurs, exportateurs, les agences nationales et internationales ainsi que des organisations de sécurité.
À propos de Canada Steamship Lines (CSL)
Le Groupe CSL est un leader mondial de services de manutention et de livraison de marchandises sèches en vrac. CSL possède et exploite une flotte très diversifiée de navires spécialisés dont des navires à autodéchargement, des transbordeurs extracôtiers et des vraquiers de taille pratique. L’entreprise livre annuellement plus de 78 millions de tonnes de marchandises à des clients industriels.
À propos de l’Administration portuaire de Montréal (APM)
L’Administration portuaire de Montréal est un carrefour du commerce international qui contribue au développement économique du Canada. Elle met tout en oeuvre pour placer l’innovation, le développement durable et la collaboration au coeur de ses processus commerciaux. Sa mission consiste à construire ensemble un corridor maritime plus résilient, plus intelligent et plus durable.
À propos de l’Administration de pilotage des Laurentides (APL)
L’Administration de pilotage des Laurentides est une société d’État fédérale créée en 1972 chargée d’élaborer, d’administrer et de fournir des services de pilotage maritime et des services connexes dans les eaux de la région des Laurentides notamment dans le fleuve St Laurent et la rivière Saguenay. L’APL surveille la navigation et gère la réglementation. Elle offre également des services à trois districts de pilotage qui couvrent une distance de 265 milles marins entre Montréal et Lles Escoumins et 70 milles marins supplémentaires sur la rivière Saguenay.
À propos de Clear Seas
Le Clear Seas Centre for Responsible Marine Shipping a été créé en 2014 suite à de longues discussions entre le gouvernement, l’industrie, les organisations environnementales, les peuples autochtones et les collectivités côtières. Ces discussions ont permis de constater la nécessité d’obtenir des renseignements impartiaux sur l’industrie canadienne du transport maritime. L’organisation fournit ainsi des renseignements impartiaux sur le transport maritime au Canada aux décideurs et au public.
Personnes-ressources pour les médias :
Nancy Andrews Supergrappe des océans du Canada nancy.andrews@oceansupercluster.ca
Citations
« L’innovation canadienne s’intensifie pour résoudre certains des problèmes les plus pressants au monde », a déclaré l’honorable François-Philippe Champagne, ministre de l’Innovation, des Sciences et de l’Industrie. « Le projet Renforcer la collaboration maritime par l’IA présente le potentiel d’avoir un impact significatif sur notre économie océanique. En optimisant les itinéraires et en rehaussant l’efficacité des ports, cette initiative de la Grappe des océans du Canada renforcera les chaînes d’approvisionnement et favorisera des océans plus propres pour les Canadiens. »
« Aujourd’hui, Supergrappe des océans du Canada a annoncé trois nouveaux projets d’une valeur totale de presque 18 millions de dollars dont le projet Renforcer la collaboration maritime par l’IA. Ce projet contribuera à faire progresser les opérations maritimes grâce à une numérisation améliorée, à la promotion de la collaboration et à la rationalisation des processus. En créant des corridors numériques et en permettant des opérations juste à temps, le projet contribuera à optimiser la gestion des ressources, à minimiser les émissions et à réduire la consommation de carburant dans le transport maritime. » Kendra MacDonald, directrice générale de Supergrappe des océans du Canada
« Nous sommes extrêmement heureux de continuer à travailler avec nos précieux clients et partenaires d’innovation », a déclaré Richard Kolacz, président-directeur général de GSTS. « Nous voyons quotidiennement des événements qui ont un impact sur le routage et les horaires des navires. Il s’agit notamment de la Crise de la mer Rouge, des problèmes liés au canal de Panama, des événements météorologiques comme les ouragans et des événements syndicaux comme les grèves. La nouvelle capacité d’OCIANA permettra aux navires de réagir aux événements et de déterminer les itinéraires et les heures d’arrivée optimales en se coordonnant avec les ports et les autorités de pilotage, réduisant ainsi les émissions, la consommation de carburant et les coûts de transport ».
« En tant que premier armateur à participer au projet de Supergrappe des océans, nous sommes ravis de soutenir le développement de la plateforme OCIANA™ de GSTS », a déclaré Jean Fahmy, vice-président – Numérique, Canada Steamship Lines. « En fournissant des données en temps réel provenant de notre flotte canadienne, nous visons à faire progresser les efforts visant à tirer parti de l’intelligence artificielle pour soutenir la décarbonisation dans les Grands Lacs et les efforts déployés Lawrence Seaway en optimisant les itinéraires juste à temps et les ETA de voyage. »
« Nous sommes particulièrement fiers du travail accompli par notre équipe multidisciplinaire en étroite collaboration avec GSTS. Cet effort de collaboration a permis de réaliser des progrès importants dans la gestion portuaire. Je félicite l’équipe multidisciplinaire d’experts en technologie de l’information, en environnement, en recherche et en gestion des opérations portuaires, qui a travaillé ensemble à toutes les étapes du projet pour créer une plateforme collaborative dédiée à la gestion de l’occupation des quais », a déclaré Julie Gascon, présidente-directrice générale de l’Administration portuaire de Montréal. « Notre approche a commencé avec l’objectif de rehausser la prévisibilité des arrivées de navires au port, puis elle s’est élargie pour intégrer les besoins opérationnels des parties prenantes sur le terrain. Cette approche nous a permis de développer un outil innovant qui facilite la collaboration entre toutes les parties prenantes dans le but d’optimiser l’ensemble de la chaîne d’approvisionnement et l’efficacité des corridors commerciaux maritimes », a-t-elle ajouté.
« L’Administration de pilotage des Laurentides est heureuse de se joindre au projet de GSTS et de Supergrappe des océans et de contribuer ainsi à la protection de l’environnement dans les eaux relevant de sa juridiction », a déclaré Marc-Yves Bertin, premier dirigeant de la direction de l’Administration de pilotage des Laurentides. « Cette initiative s’inscrit directement dans la mission de l’Administration qui consiste à offrir un service de pilotage sécuritaire, efficace et efficient avec une volonté ferme de protéger la santé humaine, les biens et l’environnement en innovant et en utilisant une technologie de pointe qui rehaussera la fluidité de la chaîne d’approvisionnement. »
« Clear Seas est ravi de collaborer à cette nouvelle initiative visant à développer un système maritime plus efficace et intelligent au Canada », a déclaré Paul Blomerus, directeur général de Clear Seas. « De meilleures informations mènent à de meilleures décisions, qui à leur tour permettent au transport maritime de continuer à jouer son rôle essentiel dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement tout en réduisant son impact sur l’océan. »
Canada Ranks Amongst Leaders In New Global Blue Economy And Climatetech Report
Atlantic Canada’s Blue Economy Ecosystem Named 8th Strongest Worldwide
(Dubai, UAE) With the backdrop of the world’s most important convention on climate, a new global report demonstrating the interconnectivity of the blue economy with clean and climate technologies was released. The Global Startup Ecosystem Report – Climatetech Edition was officially launched by Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network today together with their partners Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, Cleantech Group, La Zone Bleue, and Mississippi Development Authority at COP 28. The report focuses on current startup activity, investments, and rankings identifying the global ecosystems propelling innovation. The full report is now live and free to access.
The world is increasingly focused on the blue economy given its interconnectedness to some of the biggest challenges that face humanity and the planet:
- The OECD projects the blue economy will outpace the broader global economy by 20 per cent by 2030.
- A recent report by the High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy indicates that up to 35 per cent of emissions reduction can come from the ocean.
- Offshore renewables are critical in the world’s energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power
- As the world’s population grows, the demand for sustainable protein is increasing and seafood consumption is expected to double by 2050.
- Ocean technologies to help decarbonize marine shipping are contributing to significant emissions reductions where businesses, such as Apple, may increasingly consider this form of shipping over others.
- Regional ocean innovation hubs, ocean clusters and superclusters are growing in Canada and world-wide to harness the opportunity the new blue economy presents.
- Canada’s Ocean Supercluster has released a five times growth ambition for Canada called Ambition 2035 which would see the blue economy increase from 1.6 per cent of Canada’s GDP to more than 5 per cent.
The new global report provides key findings, including Canadian rankings in the Blue Economy and Climatetech:
- In world rankings, Singapore remains the world-leading startup ecosystem for the blue economy. There were four countries which have two ecosystems in the top 25 blue economy rankings including Canada, Denmark, Germany, and the U.K. The inclusion of Canada and Denmark on this list is notable given their smaller populations and market size relative to Germany and the U.K.
- For the Strongest Blue Economy Ecosystem Atlantic Canada ranks 8th globally (and top 5 in North America), with Vancouver ranked 14th and Toronto-Waterloo coming in under the top 30 best blue economy ecosystems. As a top accelerator in North America, the Ocean Startup Project receives special mention in the report – a pan-Canadian project under Canada’s Ocean Supercluster which has supported almost 100 new ocean companies get a start in Canada in the last 3 years, and with the aim to make Canada the best place to start an ocean company.
- For top 5 Cleantech Ecosystems in North America, Vancouver takes the fifth ranking.
- Calgary and Edmonton were the top 2 Ecosystems to Watch in North America.
- Europe has surpassed North America in its share of blue economy Series A funding.
About Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster accelerates the development and commercialization of made-in-Canada ocean solutions in energy transition, food security, future of transport, and climate change while also growing more companies, creating more jobs, and attracting ocean talent. As Canada’s national ocean cluster, the OSC is a convenor of members, partners, and networks and a catalyst for transformative growth that helps build the robust ecosystem needed to help realize Ambition 2035 – a 5X growth potential in ocean in Canada by 2035. To date, the OSC has approved more than 90 projects with a total value of more than $400 million which will deliver more than 200 new made-in-Canada ocean products, processes, and services to sell to the world. For more information visit oceansupercluster.ca
Quotes:
Kendra MacDonald, CEO, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster:
“We are a proud partner in this new global report on the interconnectedness of climate tech and the blue economy. As a catalyst for accelerated growth in ocean and a convenor of Canada’s ocean network, we are even more proud of the demonstrated momentum and gains in global rankings we are seeing. From our pan-Canadian Ocean Startup Project to our portfolio of more than 90 ocean innovation solutions involving 300 partners from across the country, more than 200 new ocean products, processes, and services are being delivered to the world and helping increase Canada’s competitiveness.”
“If you look at what’s happening in clean tech, climate tech, and blue tech today, it’s the ocean which is at the heart of not only solving some of the biggest challenges the world is facing, but also in creating some of the most significant, sustainable economic opportunities now and for the future.”
“Here at COP28 our message is one around the sense of urgency that is required around the blue economy. It is critical for us as a country and a planet that we prioritize our ocean because without it, we will not achieve our net-zero ambitions or achieve the kind of economic growth that is very much needed.”
Media Contact:
Nancy Andrews
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
nancy.andrews@oceansupercluster.ca
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster Launches New Ocean Climate Solutions
Call for Proposals Process Now Open
Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) launched its new Ocean Climate Solutions Program Call for Proposals. This Call for Proposals is a dedicated initiative aimed at identifying, supporting, and amplifying ocean projects that present tangible and scalable commercial solutions to address the multifaceted challenges of climate change.
The undeniable impacts of climate change have underscored the urgency of finding innovative and impactful solutions that will have an impact on the planet, people, and economy. To help navigate this, the OSC has launched its Ocean Climate Solutions Program to utilize the power of collective action and the potential for groundbreaking ideas to shape the trajectory of our planet.
The Ocean Climate Solutions Call is a deadline driven, competitive opportunity for collaborative project consortiums that wish to co-invest with the OSC. These ocean solutions will not only help protect our planet and create sustainable economy, but they will also help industry access and acquire the capability Canadian companies need now to become and stay globally competitive.
Applications that fall under one of the following program themes are welcomed:
- Solutions for ocean-based carbon capture and sequestration
- Ocean bioresource development
- Global ocean observation capabilities
- Innovative finance, insurance, marketplaces, or computational modelling products and services
- Additional commercial concepts welcomed including human adaptation, coastal resiliency, and marine decarbonization
The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Ocean Climate Solutions Program Call for Proposals is December 6, 2023, at 8:00PM Atlantic | 7:00PM Eastern | 4:00pmPM Pacific. Full program guidelines can be found here.
The OSC will offer a public virtual information session for this program on Monday October 23rd at 1pm Atlantic/ 12 pm Eastern/ 9am Pacific to review the details of the program and respond to questions. If you would like to attend, please register here. The session will be recorded and posted on the Ocean Climate Solutions Call program webpage for those who cannot attend.
About Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC)
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster accelerates the development and commercialization of made-in-Canada ocean solutions in energy transition, food security, future of transport, and climate change while also growing more companies, creating more jobs, and attracting ocean talent. As Canada’s national ocean cluster, the OSC is a convenor of members, partners, and networks and a catalyst for transformative growth that helps build the robust ecosystem needed to help realize Ambition 2035 – a 5X growth potential in ocean in Canada by 2035. To date, the OSC has approved more than 90 projects with a total value of more than $400 million which will deliver more than 200 new made-in-Canada ocean products, processes, and services to sell to the world. For more information visit oceansupercluster.ca
Media Contact:
Nancy Andrews
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
nancy.andrews@oceansupercluster.ca 
Quotes:
“Today we are launching Canada’s Ocean Supercluster’s new program called the Ocean Climate Solutions Program. Through this call for proposals program, we will continue to take action and accelerate the development and commercialization of solutions that help grow more companies, expand market potential, and contribute to the health of our planet. Together with industry, we will co-invest in ocean projects that offer tangible and scalable commercial approaches to address the multifaceted aspects of climate change and support Canada’s climate targets.” – Kendra MacDonald, CEO, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announces $10.5M HydroAware Project Expanding Hydropower and Safeguard Habitats Using AI-Powered Fish Monitoring
 
(Montreal, Quebec) Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) announced the HydroAware Project to expand hydropower and safeguard habitats using AI-powered fish monitoring. This project will help the advancement of fish monitoring technology by enhancing reliable fish tracking in harsh marine environments and increasing the availability of fish tracking insights from remote locations.
Led by Innovasea in Bedford, NS, the HydroAware Project shows promising advantages for the renewable energy community as the proposed AI advancements in fish tracking technology aim to address prevailing challenges by increasing approval rates for tidal stream and hydropower projects, reducing regulatory delays, and unlocking increased revenue potential. This solution has the potential to play a pivotal role in harnessing Canada’s untapped tidal stream and hydroelectric resource potential, aligning with the nation’s clean energy objectives and fostering substantial market opportunities within the ocean sector.
Together with partners Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE), BigMoon Power, Nova Scotia Power Inc., New Brunswick Power Corporation, and DeepSense, this project has a total value of almost $10.5 million where Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is contributing $5 million under its allocation through the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy (PCAIS) Program and the balance of funding coming from project partners.
Hydropower companies, aiming to maximize energy production while complying with legislation like the Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act face the challenge of safeguarding fish populations from harm by their infrastructure. They use fish tracking solutions to monitor fish behaviour in and around their infrastructure to minimize impacts and ensure safe fish passage. The HydroAware Project will enhance fish tracking technology with AI, providing hydropower companies with the ability to collect evidence of safe fish passage, expediting regulatory approvals, and promoting renewable hydropower generation in Canada.
Quotes:
“Through the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, the government is pleased to support Canada’s Ocean Cluster as it drive AI solutions for Canadian ocean companies. This fish-tracking technology project, one of nine projects announced today by OSC, could play a key role in contributing to Canada’s clean energy goals while also creating substantial market opportunities in the ocean sector.” – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
“AI in ocean has the potential to help transform the way we do ocean business. Today Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announce the $10.5 million dollar HydroAware Project, bringing together partners across different ocean sectors to advance AI in fish tracking technology, manage the movement of fish around hydropower infrastructure, support the sustainable growth of an industry and create economic benefits and jobs in the process.” – Kendra MacDonald, CEO, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
“Incorporating artificial intelligence capabilities to our existing fish tracking technology will help ensure that hydropower producers in Canada and beyond are able to meet their green power goals in a manner that safeguards habitats and minimizes impacts to marine life. AI will enable us to monitor fish activity in environments that were previously too remote or inhospitable, ultimately serving as a catalyst for the next generation of hydro and tidal power facilities.” – Mark Jollymore, President of Innovasea
“The HydroAware project is going to build upon the significant advancements Innovasea has made with tagless fish detection technology over the last few years while working with many of the same partners. That technology is giving hydropower producers better, real-time data on fish activity in and around their infrastructure today to help meet the dual mandate of protecting wildlife and improving operations.” – Mark Jollymore, President of Innovasea
« Tidal energy can help us meet our clean energy targets, contribute to our economy, and reduce reliance on imported energy. HydroAware will help us unlock that potential by improving our understanding of how fish and tidal devices interact with each other, and ensuring the safeguarding of our marine ecosystems. » – FORCE
About Canada’s Ocean Supercluster 
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster accelerates the development and commercialization of made-in-Canada ocean solutions in energy transition, food security, future of transport, and climate change while also growing more companies, creating more jobs, and attracting ocean talent. As Canada’s national ocean cluster, the OSC is a convenor of members, partners, and networks and a catalyst for transformative growth that helps build the robust ecosystem needed to help realize Ambition 2035 – a 5X growth potential in ocean in Canada by 2035. To date, the OSC has approved more than 85 projects with a total value of more than $400 million which will deliver more than 200 new made-in-Canada ocean products, processes, and services to sell to the world. For more information visit oceansupercluster.ca
Media Contacts: 
Nancy Andrews
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
nancy.andrews@oceansupercluster.ca
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announces AI for Scalable Fisheries Monitoring Project
 
(Montreal, Quebec) Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announced the AI for Scalable Fisheries Monitoring Project. This project will modernize fisheries monitoring with Artificial Intelligence to make electronic monitoring (EM) more affordable for fishers and more effective for fisheries management. Through collaboration, the project will create the necessary AI infrastructure for monitoring programs to seamlessly integrate AI into their workflow. This project will enable monitoring programs to scale their operations without incurring high costs for video review, data processing, and storage. By addressing bottlenecks in data collection and processing, AI-enabled EM can be scaled up to provide key decision-making capabilities for fishers and fisheries management.
The project will drive commercialization through product development to bolster AI capabilities and through strong partnerships with commercial fisheries, Indigenous fisheries, regulators, NGOs, and EM providers. Together with partners like TeemFish, OnDeck Fisheries AI will be establishing technology integrations and validating pricing models for broader market accessibility.
The AI for Scalable Fisheries Management Project is led by Vancouver based OnDeck Fisheries AI, with project partners and collaborators: Teem Fish Monitoring Inc., Ha’oom Fisheries Society, Snap Information Technologies. Ltd., The Canadian Groundfish Research and Conservation Society, Ocean Wise, Goodfish Seafood Co., and J.O. Thomas & Associates LTD. Through its allotted funding under the Pan Canadian AI Strategy (PCAIS) Program, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is providing $1.5 million in project funding with the balance of funding coming from project partners.
An estimated $80 billion is lost every year due to illegal and mismanaged fisheries, according to The World Bank & FAO. Climate change and growing fishing effort continue to put further pressure on fish stocks. At the same time, global supply chains, consumers, and regulators are requiring greater levels of transparency. Fisheries monitoring is key to ensuring compliance and informing fisheries management. However, current monitoring strategies rely heavily on manual video review, and thus cannot be scaled up to meet this surging demand. The industry projects a 10-12x increase in vessels needing video review for electronic monitoring (EM) in the next decade. In close collaboration with project partners, OnDeck is bridging this critical gap, ensuring scalable and affordable access to EM technology.
Quotes:
“Through the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, the Government of Canada is pleased to support Canada’s Ocean Cluster as it drives AI solutions for Canadian ocean companies. This scalable fisheries project, one of nine projects announced today by OSC, will help combat global overfishing and contribute to sustainable development goals.” – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
“AI in ocean has the potential to help transform the way we do ocean business. Today Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announced the AI for Scaleable Fisheries Monitoring Project advancing electronic monitoring capabilities that make it more cost effective and efficient to manage the fishery. This project will help users to integrate AI into their workflow and enable a more efficient way of data review and storage.” – Kendra MacDonald, CEO, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
About Canada’s Ocean Supercluster 
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster accelerates the development and commercialization of made-in-Canada ocean solutions in energy transition, food security, future of transport, and climate change while also growing more companies, creating more jobs, and attracting ocean talent. As Canada’s national ocean cluster, the OSC is a convenor of members, partners, and networks and a catalyst for transformative growth that helps build the robust ecosystem needed to help realize Ambition 2035 – a 5X growth potential in ocean in Canada by 2035. To date, the OSC has approved more than 85 projects with a total value of more than $400 million which will deliver more than 200 new made-in-Canada ocean products, processes, and services to sell to the world. For more information visit oceansupercluster.ca
Media Contacts: 
Nancy Andrews
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
nancy.andrews@oceansupercluster.ca
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster Announces Enhancing Environmental DNA Through AI Project
 
(Montreal, Quebec) Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announced the Enhancing Environmental DNA Through Artificial Intelligence Project led by eDNAtec Inc. The project is based on the enormous amount of DNA data that the lead organization has collected from environmental samples—equivalent to more than 3000 human genomes. This extensive dataset presented significant opportunities for training AI models.
St. John’s, NL-based eDNAtec along with collaborator Toronto-based ESRI Canada will work together to exploit the technology of environmental DNA to facilitate the measurement of biodiversity through this project. This is a key measurement to industries that are trying to demonstrate good environmental stewardship as well as to regulators that are establishing conservation programs for Marine Protected Areas or that are implementing ecosystem-based approaches for fisheries management.
Based on the analysis of eDNA, large amounts of precise, comprehensive, and powerful data can be obtained involving the detection of hundreds or thousands of species within each sample. The analysis of new datasets through the lens of conventional biodiversity management is extremely limiting. Hence the goals include creating products that demonstrate the true power of eDNA data as a means of performing customer education. The project is believed to increase demand for AI-driven data solutions and for eDNA services themselves.
Through its funding allocated through the Pan Canadian AI Strategy (PCAIS) Program, the OSC’s is providing $75,000 in funding for this almost $352,000 project with the balance of funding coming from project partners.
Quotes:
“Through the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, the Government of Canada is pleased to support Canada’s Ocean Cluster as it drives AI solutions for Canadian ocean companies. This environmental DNA project, one of nine projects announced today by OSC, will help industries understand their impact on ocean ecosystems and contribute to conservation programs for marine protected areas.” – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
“AI in ocean has the potential to help transform the way we do ocean business. Today Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announced the Enhancing Environmental DNA Through Artificial Intelligence Project which will provide important information to ocean industries and regulators to support environmental stewardship and management. The advancement of eDNA and AI in ocean provides a greater ability to collect the data needed to support these activities critical to both our ocean environment and the sustainable development of it.” – Kendra MacDonald, CEO, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
About Canada’s Ocean Supercluster  
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster accelerates the development and commercialization of made-in-Canada ocean solutions in energy transition, food security, future of transport, and climate change while also growing more companies, creating more jobs, and attracting ocean talent. As Canada’s national ocean cluster, the OSC is a convenor of members, partners, and networks and a catalyst for transformative growth that helps build the robust ecosystem needed to help realize Ambition 2035 – a 5X growth potential in ocean in Canada by 2035. To date, the OSC has approved more than 85 projects with a total value of more than $400 million which will deliver more than 200 new made-in-Canada ocean products, processes, and services to sell to the world. For more information visit oceansupercluster.ca
Media Contacts:  
Nancy Andrews
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
nancy.andrews@oceansupercluster.ca
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster $1.6M AI-Driven Sensors for Seaweed Measurement Project
 
Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) announced the AI-Driven Sensors for Seaweed Measurement Project. This project is a collaboration between ocean monitoring company Coastal Carbon, Kitchener, Ontario, and the seaweed farming company, HoldFast, St. John’s, NL, to develop a small, non-intrusive, AI-enabled sensor for online remote biomass monitoring of seaweed growth. This project will have significant benefits for the greater seaweed farming community in Canada.
This project will directly support the Canadian seaweed aquaculture at large. The sensors designed by this project will form the foundation for further leveraging AI for ocean biomass measurement. Beyond the project consortium, access to high quality inexpensive biomass monitoring has the potential to positively impact all Canadian seaweed farmers. Farmers in remote or small communities with limited measurement ability and resource constraints are positioned to see the most economic benefit. Many of these farmers and communities are Indigenous, and this low-cost, minimally intrusive monitoring offers a pathway for Indigenous-led knowledge and understanding of their own seaweed sites.
As part of the funding allocated to the OSC through the Pan Canadian AI Strategy (PCAIS) Program, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster has committed $485,000 to the almost $1.6 million AI-Driven Sensor for Seaweed Measurement Project, with the balance of funding coming from project partners.
Both project participants, Coastal Carbon and HoldFast NL, are dynamic startups at the forefront of innovation in Canada’s ocean sector. Coastal Carbon is dedicated to the remote monitoring and measurement of ocean biomass, facilitating regenerative seaweed farming, ocean restoration, and the scaling of blue carbon initiatives. In parallel, HoldFast NL is committed to revitalizing Canada’s east coast through regenerative seaweed farming. As this project reaches its conclusion, it will not only yield crucial strategic and technological advancements for these participants but also position them favorably to secure private investment, thereby fostering growth and innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the ocean industry.
Quotes:
“Through the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, the Government of Canada is pleased to support Canada’s Ocean Cluster as it drives AI solutions for Canadian ocean companies. Through this biomass monitoring project, one of nine projects announced today by OSC, seaweed farmers will be able to optimize their capital deployment, enhance harvest planning, and ultimately scale their operations more effectively.” – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
“AI in ocean has the potential to help transform the way we do ocean business. Today Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announced the AI-Driven Sensors for Seaweed Measurement Project which will use sensors and AI to advance biomass measure measurement in a way that provides an inexpensive solution for seaweed farmers in Canada.” – Kendra MacDonald, CEO, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
About Canada’s Ocean Supercluster 
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster accelerates the development and commercialization of made-in-Canada ocean solutions in energy transition, food security, future of transport, and climate change while also growing more companies, creating more jobs, and attracting ocean talent. As Canada’s national ocean cluster, the OSC is a convenor of members, partners, and networks and a catalyst for transformative growth that helps build the robust ecosystem needed to help realize Ambition 2035 – a 5X growth potential in ocean in Canada by 2035. To date, the OSC has approved more than 85 projects with a total value of more than $400 million which will deliver more than 200 new made-in-Canada ocean products, processes, and services to sell to the world. For more information visit oceansupercluster.ca
Media Contacts: 
Nancy Andrews
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
nancy.andrews@oceansupercluster.ca
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announces Maximizing Oyster Production through AI-Enabled Monitoring Project
 
(Montreal, Quebec) Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) announced the Maximizing Oyster Production through AI-Enabled Monitoring Project. The project will demonstrate the capacity to cultivate oyster spat while effectively mitigating challenges such as parasites, disease, change effect, and increasing commercial yield for oyster farmers.
The Maximizing Oyster Production through AI-Enabled Monitoring Project will employ AI for Clean Valley CIC’s Neptune’s Hatchery, a system using algae and oysters for water filtration of aquaculture, where algae nourish the oysters. IntegraSEE Research Inc., will develop AI technology to optimize and oversee oyster well-being, including decisions on environmental factors like water temperature, ammonia levels, and pH through oyster monitoring. This scalable technology extends to oyster spat in Clean Valley CIC’s Neptune Hatchery, with the potential to produce over 18 million spat annually.
Led by Clean Valley CIC, and partner IntegraSEE Research Inc., with collaborators Aqua Production Systems, Sober Island Oyster Farmers, SEAentia and Eco Canada, the project has a total value of $1,054,307 where Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is investing almost $415,000 with the rest of funding coming from project partners.
Clean Valley and IntegraSEE aspire to expand their market reach with the knowledge generated from this project that will provide significant market differentiation and alignment with ocean industry demands. The project’s resulting AI SaaS system will also enable the optimization and predictive analytics of the global oyster industry, providing better insight into oyster husbandry. The implementation of AI technology to this system would provide real time data as well as optimize production performance. This AI will create a competitive edge in the market for operators and producers of oysters who adopt this technology providing higher yields, quality and reliability through the data produced.
Quotes:
“Through the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, the Government of Canada is pleased to support Canada’s Ocean Cluster as it drives AI solutions for Canadian ocean companies. Poseidon’s Biofilter is one of nine projects announced today by OSC, and it will allow oyster farm operators to control operating conditions and reduce climate change–related impacts.” – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
“AI in ocean has the potential to help transform the way we do ocean business. Today Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announced the Maximizing Oyster Production through AI-Enabled Monitoring Project which will increase the industry’s ability to measure and help ensure the health and best growth conditions for oyster production. In a changing climate, the role of Artificial Intelligence and advancing technologies is critical to how we adapt.” – Kendra MacDonald, CEO, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
“The shellfish industry of Canada has been quietly innovating in the Ocean for best practices, quality, and sustainability. We are honoured to contribute to this industry, to listen to its many leaders from it’s East, to West to the Northern Ocean coastlines, and bring them solutions that increase their triple bottom line. We build technology the Canadian way, proactively looking forward, to last the harshest climate conditions, and it’s no wonder the global Ocean community is looking with great interest for what we bring to the world stage.” – Nicholas LaValle, Lead consortium team member, Clean Valley CIC’s Founding CEO
« It is essential we prepare our industry now for long term effects of climate change and the disruption of global supply chains. »-Trevor Munroe, President of Sober Island Oyster Farmers
« Proud to be part of a Made in Canada technology solution, using AI to contribute to the oyster’s habitat health and optimal growing performance. » –Lawrence Taylor, CEO, IntegraSEE
“These hatcheries play a crucial role in the sustainability and conservation of oyster populations, as they allow for the controlled reproduction and selective breeding of oysters to enhance their genetic diversity and resilience. Oyster hatcheries aid in the restocking efforts of oyster farms and natural habitats, ensuring a steady supply of oysters and maintaining the delicate balance of marine ecosystems. By providing an ideal environment for oyster larvae to grow and develop, hatcheries contribute to preserving this valuable seafood resource for future generations.”- Wayne Carter, CEO, Aqua Production Systems
About Canada’s Ocean Supercluster 
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster accelerates the development and commercialization of made-in-Canada ocean solutions in energy transition, food security, future of transport, and climate change while also growing more companies, creating more jobs, and attracting ocean talent. As Canada’s national ocean cluster, the OSC is a convenor of members, partners, and networks and a catalyst for transformative growth that helps build the robust ecosystem needed to help realize Ambition 2035 – a 5X growth potential in ocean in Canada by 2035. To date, the OSC has approved more than 85 projects with a total value of more than $400 million which will deliver more than 200 new made-in-Canada ocean products, processes, and services to sell to the world. For more information visit oceansupercluster.ca
Media Contacts: 
Nancy Andrews
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
nancy.andrews@oceansupercluster.ca
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announces FishVue AI Platform Project Commercially Integrating AI in Fisheries Monitoring
 
(Montreal, Quebec) – Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) announced the Fishvue AI Platform Project led by Archipelago Marine Research in Victoria, BC. The project is designed to create efficiencies and reduce costs for fishery regulators and industry members by introducing AI tools to the data review workflow. For fisheries that utilize Electronic Monitoring (EM) on-board vessels, FishVue AI will reduce data review time when compared to existing human review methods while still providing industry and fisheries regulators with high-quality data to inform their decisions. The reduction of time and costs for data review will encourage wider adoption of Electronic Monitoring (EM) in Canada and globally.
The FishVue AI Platform Project will be an important step forward in providing more effective fisheries management in Canada, leading to sustainable harvesting practices, optimized quotas, and better resource allocation. This will contribute to preserving fish stocks, support the livelihoods of fishers, and ensure the long-term viability of the fishing industry.
This project will be led by Archipelago in collaboration with Barnacle Systems Inc, the Canadian Groundfish Research and Conservation Society, the Canadian Sablefish Association, the Pacific Halibut Management Association, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and the University of Victoria. With a total project value of $581,500, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is investing $148,500 to the project from its allocation under the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy (PCAIS) Program with the balance of funding coming from project partners.
The project is also positioned to stimulate growth and foster innovation in Canada’s ocean economy through EM expansion. By deploying cutting-edge technologies, attracting investment, and supporting research and development activities, the project can drive the emergence of new business, and new job opportunities.
Quotes:
“Through the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, the government is pleased to support Canada’s Ocean Cluster as it drives AI solutions for Canadian ocean companies. The FishVue AI platform project, one of nine projects announced today by OSC, will help preserve fish stocks, support the livelihoods of fishers and ensure the long-term viability of the Canadian fishing industry.” – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
“AI in ocean has the potential to help transform the way we do ocean business. Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announced the Fishvue AI Platform Project today, focused on advancing the technology and tools available to the fishery and regulators in data review. This supports more cost effective and efficient monitoring and decision-making in an industry that is part of the fabric of the economies of many Canadian communities and workers.” – Kendra MacDonald, CEO, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
“The required effort and cost for EM data review has been a challenge since the inception of EM. The longer the fishing trip and the more cameras carried by the vessel, the more hours of footage that require human review. This can mean higher costs for our clients. Large scale introduction of AI tools into the data review process is a big step forward to reduce those costs and increase the use of EM in Canada and around the world.” – Archipelago President and CEO, Gord Snell
“Archipelago has been a trusted global leader in EM data collection, data stewardship, and data analysis in fisheries for more than 20 years and we are thrilled to have the support of the OSC and our project partners to move forward with this development. Taking AI-assisted data review from a trial and testing mentality to commercial implementation across hundreds of vessels represents a huge shift in the use of AI in fisheries monitoring.” – Archipelago President and CEO, Gord Snell
About Archipelago Marine Research
Archipelago pioneered EM in the late 1990’s and have continued to be a global leader in the advancement of the technology for more than 20 years. They currently support 600+ vessels carrying their EM products. Through their data review software, FishVue Interpret (formerly EM Interpret), clients review more EM fisheries data each year than any other software tool in the world.
About Canada’s Ocean Supercluster 
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster accelerates the development and commercialization of made-in-Canada ocean solutions in energy transition, food security, future of transport, and climate change while also growing more companies, creating more jobs, and attracting ocean talent. As Canada’s national ocean cluster, the OSC is a convenor of members, partners, and networks and a catalyst for transformative growth that helps build the robust ecosystem needed to help realize Ambition 2035 – a 5X growth potential in ocean in Canada by 2035. To date, the OSC has approved more than 85 projects with a total value of more than $400 million which will deliver more than 200 new made-in-Canada ocean products, processes, and services to sell to the world. For more information visit oceansupercluster.ca
Media Contacts: 
Nancy Andrews
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
nancy.andrews@oceansupercluster.ca
