Our Partners and Supporters
Learn about those who work with us to create a positive impact
PARTNERS
Green Marine
The Green Marine program is the leading environmental certification program for the North American maritime industry.
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It is a voluntary initiative that enables participants to enhance their environmental performance by targeting key issues related to air quality, water quality, soil conservation, biodiversity protection, and community relations.
Marine Mammals Community of Practice
The Community of Practice has been designed to create and support a network of MPA managers, practitioners and stakeholders who are working with marine mammals and MPAs. By building upon and supporting resources and tools, the Community of Practice promotes important collaboration and knowledge exchange opportunities between its members whilst strengthening and building capacities, all of which aid in improved management and conservation actions for marine mammals through local, national and transboundary MPAs.
Marine Mammal Observer Association
The Marine Mammal Observers Association (MMOA) is a membership-based association aimed at bringing together and representing individuals who work commercially and professionally as Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs) and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Operators to implement mitigation measures and protect marine life during industrial operations.
Black Bawks Data Science
Black Bawks' mission is to provide data analytics and scientific support for organizations who are aiming to make our world more ecologically sustainable. The organization has vast experience with machine learning technologies for predictive analytics, web-based decision support tools, Geographic Information Systems and statistical analyses as well as on the ground data collection using end-to-end solutions. Their experience allows them to work across many fields and ecosystems from offshore wind farms in the North Atlantic to the icy continent of Antarctica.
EDGEWISE Environmental
EDGEWISE Environmental is a certified women-owned marine environmental consultancy based in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The organization focuses on marine animal observation, mitigation, and anthropogenic noise solutions; providing tailored training and environmental consulting services across all marine industries.
Marine Renewables Canada
Marine Renewables Canada is the national association for tidal, offshore wind, wave and river current energy, representing a membership of technology and project developers, suppliers, utilities, Indigenous organizations, researchers, and communities.The association has successfully led numerous international and domestic engagement efforts including trade missions, supply chain development initiatives, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Spoor AI
Spoor AI provides advanced software that leverages cutting-edge computer vision and AI to detect, track, and classify birds in wind farms. Designed to help developers and operators gain critical insights and implement effective mitigation measures, Spoor AI’s technology supports the coexistence of industry and nature.
SUPPORTERS
Techstars
Techstars has invested in over 4,000 early-stage startups. This accelerator supports some of the world's top entrepreneurs by providing access to capital, personalized mentorship, customer acquisition opportunities, help with talent recruitment, guidance on infrastructure choices, and much more. At Techstars, there is a strong belief in the power of ideas and innovation, and the commitment to helping startups succeed at every stage of their growth.
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
The OSC is an industry-led, national ocean cluster that brings together startups, scaleups, as well as mature organizations from coast-to-coast-to-coast across the fishery, aquaculture, bioresources, offshore resources, marine renewables, defence, transportation and ocean technology sectors to accelerate the commercialization of leading Canadian ocean solutions that tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.