(Montreal, Quebec) Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) announced the Lithoscope Project. The project brings the latest advancements in non-destructive imaging technologies to tackle the under-characterization of seafloor sediment samples, which hold crucial information about the subsurface environment, including its suitability for offshore infrastructure like wind turbines.

By employing Artificial Intelligence and hyperspectral imaging (HSI), Scient Analytics is leading the commercialization of the next generation of data collection and analysis methods for these samples.

The project aims to develop a scalable and robust approach for analyzing field surveys which is a growing and sustainable sector of the blue economy and will provide a solution that meets industry needs in a fast, non-destructive, and objective manner, and to predict the key physical properties of the seafloor. This project significantly benefits Canada’s ocean economy, supporting sustainable seafloor studies, renewable energy generation, and pollution monitoring.

The project is led by Scient Analytics Inc together with project partners National Research Council Canada, University of Montreal and DeepSense. With a total project value of $451,000, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is contributing $149,000 through its allocation through the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy (PCAIS) Program and where the balance of funding is coming from project partners.

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“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 project, one of nine projects announced today by OSC, will positively impact Canada’s ocean economy by supporting sustainable seafloor studies, renewable energy generation and pollution monitoring.” – 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 Lithoscope Project which uses AI and advancing technologies to characterize the seafloor, collect important information about the environment, and support decision making around industrial activity including the installment of wind turbines, for example.” – Kendra MacDonald, CEO, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster

“This project brings the leading-edge technologies in natural resources exploration to the ocean space. The solution developed through this project can address the growing need for scalable analysis of the subsea environment with orders of magnitude finer resolution compared to the status quo. Sediments can reveal economic potentials in offshore environments, from the geomechanical suitability of the seabed for offshore infrastructure, such as wind turbines, to energy resources lying underneath.” – Dr. Masoud Aali, the CEO and Founder of Scient Analytics

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

(Montreal, Quebec) Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) today announced the $2 million Autonomous Robotic Capabilities for Aquaculture Project (ARCAP). This project aims to create a complete autonomous system for the aquaculture industry, using autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) to provide valuable data pertaining to fish health, quantity, size, infrastructure, and water quality.

ARCAP will advance automation in aquaculture, providing enhanced introspection of net pens, more efficient stock health detection, and increased operational data. This will boost seafood yields and quality in sustainable seafood. Improved observability will enhance sustainable practices, waste reduction, and early environmental impact detection. This project is also expected to yield valuable AI techniques and methodologies with broader applications, contributing to AI advancement in general.

The project is led by Independent Robotics with partner Innovobot both based in Montreal, Quebec, along with their collaborators including Cooke Aquaculture, Fleming College Centre for Innovative Aquaculture Production (CIAP), Fleming College Centre for Advancement in Mechatronics and Industrial Internet of Things (CAMIIT), and SINTEF Ocean AS. The project has a total value of $2 million, with $1 million in funding from Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, under its allocation through the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy (PCAIS) Program. The balance of funding will come 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 autonomous robotics project, one of nine projects announced today by OSC, will improve the capability of aquaculture producers to operate sustainably by reducing waste and detecting environmental impacts more promptly.” – 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 Autonomous Robotic Capabilities for Aquaculture Project which will use Artificial Intelligence and advancing technologies in an autonomous system to provide important data about the fish and their environment, and thereby helping optimize operations, inform decisions, and contribute to sustainability.” – Kendra MacDonald, CEO, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster

“The team at Independent Robotics is proud and excited to be part of such a worthwhile project that is so critical to the aquaculture industry”, says Pedro Gregorio, CEO of Independent Robotics. “Aquaculture is a billion-dollar business in Canada that plays a vital role in offering a sustainable complement to the traditional fishing industry. Some 70% of all finfish consumed come from the aquaculture sector. We thank Canada’s Ocean Supercluster for selecting us and we look forward to working alongside our project partners to help make aquaculture more sustainable and productive”.

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

(Montreal, Quebec) Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) today announced the launch of the Visual Assessment of Aquaculture Pens Project. This project will develop visual assessment capabilities for Independent Robotic’s (IR) Aqua2 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) which enables autonomous observation of aquaculture net pens, supporting aquaculture production processes.

The project’s scope includes the development of algorithms for visually assessing fish health by counting, performing mass estimation, and evaluating cage infrastructure, as well as detecting population mortality levels, expressed as “mort” in the industry. Independent Robotics is leading this endeavor to address the challenges of assessing fish health in open-water aquaculture pens, detecting and removing mort in a timely manner, and identifying and repairing damage to cage infrastructure. To execute these tasks, IR will be deploying its updated Aqua2 Mk3, autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV).

The project’s immediate goals focus on visual assessments for fish, mort, and infrastructure. It also lays the foundation for this broader vision by providing valuable insights to aquaculture operators in the short term, while aligning with long-term objectives.

Independent Robotics will be working alongside collaborators Cooke Aquaculture, Fleming College Centre for Innovative Aquaculture Production (CIAP), and Fleming College Centre for Advancement in Mechatronics and Industrial Internet of Things (CAMIIT). This project has a total value of $300,000. Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is investing $150,000 with the balance of funding coming from project partners.

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“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 project, one of nine projects announced today by OSC, will make aquaculture production processes more efficient by equipping autonomous vehicles with the capacity to inspect open-net pens.” – 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 Visual Assessment of Aquaculture Pens Project which leverages the power of AI and advancing technologies to monitor and assess aquaculture pens as the industry continues to grow in response to global demand for protein.” – Kendra MacDonald, CEO, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster

“The Aqua2 is the ideal technology for such a project. Its unique fin propulsion system, quieter than traditional propellers, is more easily accepted by marine fauna, making close-in observations feasible. Its AI-enabled operating software incorporates machine learning and deep learning for real-time data capture and analysis that will drive efficient decision-making. We cannot wait to get started.” – Independent Robotics CEO, Pedro Gregorio.

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

Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) and Innovate UK announced a joint Call for Proposals called the Canada-UK: Collaborative Ocean Innovation Solutions Program. With a current project portfolio of more than $400 million, this marks the OSC’s first joint international Call program as it seeks to continue to expand its momentum, project portfolio, and benefits of the cluster.

Combined, the OSC and Innovate UK will invest up to £4 million to accelerate the development and commercialization of globally-relevant ocean solutions. Recognizing the synergies and shared opportunities in bringing Canadian and UK companies together to collaborate on ocean projects, both the OSC and Innovate UK have initiated this parallel Call for Proposals, inviting consortiums to submit innovative project proposals.  

Now open, the Canada-UK: Collaborative Ocean Solutions Program is designed to foster new partnerships in the development of digital, sustainable and inclusive ocean solutions, while also creating new market opportunities. Applications should fall under one of the following program themes:

• Alternative energy
• Aquaculture systems
• Seaweed cultivation and production
• Carbon capture and storage
• Autonomous vessels or ocean systems
• Robotics and drones
• Ocean sensors and environmental monitoring

The Call for Proposals involves a two-step assessment process, including an initial country specific assessment, followed by joint assessment and selection by both the OSC and Innovate UK at the Expression of Interest and Proposal phases. Expressions of Interests will be accepted until 8:00PM ADT/7:00PM EDT/4:00PM PDT, October 18th, 2023. More information on the program, templates, and how to apply can be found here. Applicants in the UK should visit apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/ for further information.

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 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

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“As one of Canada’s Global Innovation Clusters, this marks the first time Canada’s Ocean Supercluster will partner on an international Call for Proposals. We know the sustainable ocean economy will outpace the growth of the broader economy by 2030, and it’s through collaborative programs like the Canada-UK Collaborative Ocean Solutions Program, that we will not only catalyze exciting new ocean solutions to add to our portfolio, but also generate strong economic benefits and global partnerships in the process.” – Kendra MacDonald, CEO, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster

“This new competition provides the opportunity to support UK and Canadian organisations to accelerate the development of innovative Ocean solutions by collaborating internationally with funding provided by Innovate UK to support business-led innovation, together with our partners from the Canada Ocean Supercluster.” – Jon Hazell, Innovate UK – Partnership Manager North America

Media Contact:
Nancy Andrews
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
nancy.andrews@oceansupercluster.ca

Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) announced the $15.7 million Commercialization, Expansion and Securing a Future for Corvus ESS Project. This announcement represents expanded project activity for the phase one OSC project, Field Validation of Energy Storage System Project, as part of the OSC’s Capacity and Supply Chain Expansion (CASCE) Program to help members scale up and expand as they continue to gain momentum and develop stronger relationships in the supply chain and ecosystem. The project team is expanding on Corvus’ Blue Whale Energy Storage System (ESS), Orca ESS and Dolphin ESS working on the transition to zero-emission marine vessels and maritime infrastructure.

The Commercialization, Expansion and Securing a Future for Corvus ESS Project will focus on the enhancement, certification, product release and/or demonstration of three energy storage system product lines and shore-side charging infrastructure. The project is expected to create and maintain 90 jobs through its development, expanded battery laboratory and test facilities, as well energy storage system production capacity with automated robotic manufacturing equipment.

Led by Corvus Energy out of Richmond, BC with partners AKA Energy Systems out of Montague, PEI and Seaspan Ferries of North Vancouver, BC, the total value of Commercialization, Expansion and Securing a Future for Corvus ESS Project is $15.7 million. Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is providing $5 million, with the remainder of funding coming from the project team.

To date, the three Corvus ESSs have reduced GHG emission by over 9 megatonnes of CO2e. The project ensures continued supply of the lightweight Dolphin ESS, demonstrates first-ever in North America clean energy shore charging of the high-power Orca ESS, and increases production capacity for the multi-megawatt hour Blue Whale ESS as demand for longer duration zero-emission capabilities mounts. Corvus estimates that the incremental global impact of Blue Whale could be 450,000 tonnes CO2e/yr after five years.

Calls for proposals under the OSC’s 2021 CASCE Program were launched under the cluster’s first round of funding. The project announced today is in addition to the 16 projects announced in April that build on the success of active OSC projects with expanded scope and will help industry access and acquire the capability Canadian companies need now to become and stay globally competitive. The CASCE Program is helping to strengthen and grow supply chains and increase the capacity of Canadian ocean-focused companies, de-risking the acquisition of critical assets that are needed to accelerate commercialization and enable existing projects to meet the growing demand for their products and services.

About Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is a pan-Canadian, industry-led transformative cluster focused on tackling some of the biggest challenges across ocean sectors through a collaborative program designed to accelerate the development and commercialization of globally relevant solutions, while also building a highly-capable, inclusive workforce. The OSC has approved 86 projects with a total value of more than $400 million which will deliver more than 130 new made-in-Canada ocean products, processes, and services to sell to the world. For more information visit oceansupercluster.ca

Quotes

“This important project is yet another example of how the Ocean Cluster and its partners are helping to shape the marine industry of the future. By commercializing these new energy storage solutions, Corvus will help to significantly reduce emissions from marine vessels. Our government will continue to seize every opportunity to build a cleaner future, while positioning Canada as a strategic green supplier of choice.” – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry

“Most of the world’s goods are moved through marine shipping, and today accounts for about three per cent of global emissions. Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is proud to be a catalyst in developing collaborative partnerships and funding for projects that will not only help Canada meet its net-zero targets, but also create significant economic opportunity and jobs in the process. We are proud to work together with BC’s Corvus Energy and Seaspan Ferries, and PEI’s AKA Energy Systems to contribute to the health and productivity of our ocean, and our planet.” – Kendra MacDonald, CEO, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster

« We are grateful to the OSC for continued support of these important initiatives, which are critical to the shipping and marine transportation industry’s transition to cleaner energy alternatives. Canadian maritime cluster companies are emerging as innovators in the technology and knowhow needed to support North America’s marine transportation and port infrastructure energy transition, and Corvus is proud to count ourselves as a leader among them.” – Richard Wing, Chief R&D Officer at Corvus Energy

Media Contact:
Nancy Andrews
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
nancy.andrews@oceansupercluster.ca

The OSC is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors comprised of seasoned industry leaders who draw on their diverse experiences and background to provide strategic direction to the organization. At a high-level, the Board provides valuable insight to guide the Pan-Canadian deployment of ocean industry and Government funding; ensures organizational operations are carried-out in alignment with approved strategy; sets goals and objectives; actively manages risks; oversees the CEO; ensures effective organization planning; provides sufficient resources; and makes certain the organization fulfills its program funding compliance and legal obligations. Organizationally, we are committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) in Canada’s ocean economy, and as such, we seek Directors for our Board who bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, gender and race.

If you are interested in joining the OSC Board of Directors and strategically leading the OSC as it drives sectoral collaboration, accelerates innovation, and grows Canada’s ocean economy, please submit this completed Nomination Form together with your CV (together in one PDF file), to nominations@oceansupercluster.ca no later than August 18, 2023.

Nomination Form

Canada’s oceantech ecosystem leads first-ever OceanFest for entrepreneurs, innovators and investors

MONTRÉAL (July 13, 2023) ― National and regional organizations that support and drive Canada’s blue economy gathered today in Montréal for OceanFest 2023. Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, the Ocean Startup Project and Novarium rallied to hold this first-time, in-person event that focused on entrepreneurship and early stage oceantech companies. OceanFest took place as part of the annual Startupfest, which over the past 13 years has earned billing as one of the world’s must-attend startup conferences.

“Canada is home to some of the best ocean startup ecosystems in the world, where early stage companies are increasingly looking at ocean applications and first-use cases for their innovation. The global ocean economy is set to outpace the growth of the broader economy by 20 per cent and in the work we do every day we see first hand that this is a space where Canadian companies can lead,” said Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster.

From presentations to pitches, from booths to networking, and from expert advice to informal meetings, OceanFest provided entrepreneurs, founders, innovators, startup teams and investors with plenty of opportunities to explore Canada’s blue economy. OceanFest partners engaged with hundreds of people throughout the day.

“The ocean startup ecosystem in Canada has so much momentum. OceanFest brings together founders, partners, industry and a growing number of ocean investors. Oceans represent one of the biggest economic and impact opportunities Canada has in the next century and OceanFest will showcase that.” said Don Grant, Executive Director of the Ocean Startup Project.

In addition to the three propelling partners for this event, the ecosystem partners for OceanFest included: Altra | Sanexen, Aqua Action, DeepSense, FLOTS, Port of Montréal, Port of Québec, and Secretariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes.

“Bringing together nearly a hundred partners at OceanFest is proof of our determination to perform better and to structure the development of the blue economy in Quebec and in Canada. More and more startups are offering solutions with strong growth potential for the development of maritime resources and the application of technologies in marine engineering and intelligent navigation. We must continue to accelerate the deployment of these solutions worldwide, thanks to our many international collaborations, so that Québec innovations are recognized globally,” said Martin Beaulieu, founder of Novarium and CEO of La Zone Bleue.

For more information about OceanFest, visit startupfest.com/oceanfest

About the Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is a pan-Canadian, industry-led transformative cluster focused on tackling some of the biggest challenges across ocean sectors through a collaborative program designed to accelerate the development and commercialization of globally relevant solutions, while also building a highly capable, inclusive workforce. The OSC has approved 86 projects with a total value of more than $400 million which will deliver more than 130 new made-in-Canada ocean products, processes, and services to sell to the world. For more information, visit oceansupercluster.ca

About Novarium
Novarium is an innovation campus dedicated to the blue economy and that is generating synergies between Quebec entrepreneurs, research centres, investors and industry. Its vertically-integrated accelerator FLOTS supports startups and industrial partners in the development and commercialization of sustainable solutions that tackle the most pressing climate challenges, such as ocean preservation. Founded by Martin Beaulieu, PhD, entrepreneur and CEO of La Zone Bleue, Novarium is also part of an international blue economy innovation network, and acts as a major catalyst for maritime knowledge with more than a hundred researchers involved in the fields of oceanography, marine biotechnology, marine engineering, data management and marine biology. For more information, visit novarium.co

About the Ocean Startup Project
The Ocean Startup Project is making Canada the best place in the world to start and grow an ocean company. As a co-funded national collaboration, our offerings complement existing industry accelerators, incubators and other support organizations across Canada’s world class innovation ecosystem. The Ocean Startup Project’s activities are possible thanks to support from Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and our partners: Genesis Centre (NL), Invest Nova Scotia (NS), Creative Destruction Lab (CDL – Atlantic), New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NB), Prince Edward Island BioAlliance (PE), Springboard Atlantic, Technopole Maritime du Québec (QC), and the Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies (BC). For more information, visit oceanstartupproject.ca

Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announces $3.6M in new activity to build on BlueVita Technology Project

Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) announced the $3.6 million Commercialization and Supply Chain Integration of BlueVita Technology Project. This announcement represents expanded project activity for the phase one OSC project, BlueVita Technology, as part of the OSC’s Capacity and Supply Chain Expansion (CASCE) Program to help members scale up and expand as they continue to gain momentum and develop stronger relationships in the supply chain and ecosystem. The project team is moving Ship Nature’s Way’s BlueVita Technology forward as a best-in-class solution for mobile storage and multi-modal transport of live seafood products.

The Commercialization and Supply Chain Integration of BlueVita Technology Project will support the commercialization and early adoption of the Ship Nature’s Way’s BlueVita Technology with domestic and international customers for shipping of live seafood. The new project also supports supply chain expansion by supporting the integration of BlueVita Technology with the technology of an existing mobile storage company, achieving mutual beneficial technology advancements and market penetration. Project activity for the Commercialization and Supply Chain Integration of BlueVita Technology Project are based on the results of science-based trials of the BlueVita Technology at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre. These trials included a series of improvements and enhancements of the technology, demonstrating the ability to maintain high standards of water quality, survivability, and product quality.

Led by Ship Nature’s Way out of Saint Andrews, NB, the total value of Commercialization and Supply Chain Integration of BlueVita Technology Project is $3.6 million. Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is providing $1.8 million, with the remainder of funding coming from the project team.

Calls for proposals under the OSC’s 2021 CASCE Program were launched under the cluster’s first round of funding. The project announced today is in addition to the 16 projects announced in April that build on the success of active OSC projects with expanded scope and will help industry access and acquire the capability Canadian companies need now to become and stay globally competitive. The CASCE Program is helping to strengthen and grow supply chains and increase the capacity of Canadian ocean-focused companies, de-risking the acquisition of critical assets that are needed to accelerate commercialization and enable existing projects to meet the growing demand for their products and services.

Quotes:
“Our government is proud to support initiatives that help companies in Canada’s ocean sector increase their capacity and expand their business. The additional funding announced today, through the Ocean Cluster Capacity and Supply Chain Expansion Program, will help Ship Nature’s Way bring its revolutionary technology to market both nationally and internationally, while strengthening our ocean economy.” – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry

“The Ocean Cluster is a major contributor to the country’s dynamic and innovative ocean sector. Renewed support from the cluster will help Ship Nature’s Way build on the success of its BlueVita Technology Project and get its live seafood transport technology to new markets.” – Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and Member of Parliament for Halifax

“Canada’s seafood sector is an important part of the ocean economy, with significant export opportunity. The scaling and growth of BlueVita technology will help drive the next generation of seafood transportation making it more efficient, delivering improved quality, and the highest standards through innovation.” – Kendra MacDonald, CEO, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster

“Canada’s Ocean Supercluster has been a key partner in the development of our BlueVita Technology as a best-in-class solution for mobile storage and transport of live seafood products. With their support we have been able to advance the technology for use in commercial-level trials, and look forward to continued success in the coming year.” – Dr. Michael Beattie, Executive Scientific Director, Ship Nature’s Way Inc.

About Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is a pan-Canadian, industry-led transformative cluster focused on tackling some of the biggest challenges across ocean sectors through a collaborative program designed to accelerate the development and commercialization of globally relevant solutions, while also building a highly-capable, inclusive workforce. The OSC has approved 86 projects with a total value of more than $400 million which will deliver more than 130 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

Dr. Michael Beattie
Ship Nature’s Way Inc.
mike@gasinfusionsystems.com