• The Aquatron Laboratory
  One of the largest university aquatic research facilities in Canada.
• The Canada Excellence Research Chair Ocean Laboratory
  Develops new technologies to measure changes in the ocean.

• The Marine Gene Probe Laboratory
  Dedicated to the application of molecular genetic methods including ecology, evolution, conservation, and resource biology.

• The Steele Ocean Sciences Building
  Four-stories of state-of-the-art research space. The building also provides office space and meeting rooms for OFI staff and others.

• Joe Brown Aquatic Research Building
  Designed to support aquaculture feeding trials and broodstock development.

• Cold-Ocean and Deep-Sea Research Facility
  A biocontainment centre for aquaculture health research, including vaccine and clinical diet development.

• Core Science Facility
  42,000-square-meters of modern research space and a catalyst for collaboration and new discoveries.

• Atlantic Veterinary College
  An interconnected network of aquatic research centres and programs, involving internationally renowned researchers who collaborate with industry, government, and academic partners. Facilities include state-of-the-art aquatic research laboratories, a 12,000-square-foot aquatic animal facility and an ISO-17025 accredited diagnostic service.

• Institut des sciences de la mer de Rimouski Marine Research Station
  A state-of-the-art marine research station located on the coast of the St. Lawrence Estuary with continuous seawater supply and cutting-edge equipment.

• Institut Nordique du Québec
  A new building with climatic labs, a logistic center for research activities in the North and state-of-the-art instruments in the context of natural, health and social sciences.

• Research station in Qikiqtarjuaq
  This research station based in the Inuit community of Qikiqtarjuaq offers lab space, storage and accommodation to study the Eastern Baffin Island and Baffin Bay.

OFI collaborates with a broad network of scientific organizations, such as:

• Ocean Tracking Network
  Using electronic tags to track more than 140 commercially important and endangered species in 29 countries. OTN provides the expertise and technology to launch important components of the OFI’s research.

• Marine Environmental Research Infrastructure for Data Integration and Application Network
  A consortium of highly skilled, cross-functional teams that are developing a national data service that connects ocean information, focusing on ocean acoustics.

• Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction, and Response
  A national network of centres of excellence, connecting top marine researchers across Canada with highly qualified personnel, partners, and communities. MEOPAR aims to train the next generation of marine research professionals, fund leading-edge research, and connect research results to real-world solutions.

• Canadian Healthy Oceans Network
  Develops new conservation strategies for Canada’s changing ocean by partnering with Canadian university researchers and government scientists.  

• DeepSense
  Collaborates with OFI to empower researchers in maximizing the utilization of their ocean data through cutting-edge technologies, such as machine learning, advanced visualizations, and strategic data management. This partnership involves offering technical support to researchers, enabling them to fully utilize their data and utilize AI and machine learning models beyond their current skill level.

OFI works with partners to share access to ship time and in-water infrastructure to reduce costs, carbon impacts, and accelerate the speed at which research is conducted.

Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University

• MV Anne S. Pierce
  A training and research vessel.

• RV Gecho II
  A highly sophisticated inshore hydroacoustic research vessel.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada 

OFI researchers often have access to Canadian government research vessels, such as the CCGS Amundsen.

L'Université du Québec à Rimouski 

• RV Coriolis II
  A 50-metre oceanographic research vessel equipped with the latest technologies certified for international waters.

Through industry connections and collaborations, OFI creates pathways to enable researchers to increase the impact of their research.  Researchers help industry with science and technology innovations and are empowered to bring their research to the market through entrepreneurial training and commercialization mentorship.

• Innovation and Commercialization Strategy
  Our Innovation and Commercialization Strategy is designed to accelerate ocean science, technology, and industry innovations. The focus is facilitating and funding collaboration opportunities that engage research expertise, programs, and assets with strategic partners.  Researchers drive breakthrough solutions, accelerate growth, and shape the future of the ocean frontier through partnerships with funders, startups, and industry leaders.

• The Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship
  COVE provides a home to ocean technology businesses, start-ups, researchers, and marine-based and service businesses that support the ocean technology sector. With a prime waterfront location on one of the largest harbours in the world, COVE is near major ocean research institutes and world-leading ocean-technology.

• Creative Destruction Lab – Atlantic: Oceans Stream
  The Oceans Stream at CDL-Atlantic brings together experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and leading scientists from around the world who are active in the ocean industry. The focus is on mentoring early-stage science and technology companies with innovative ocean technologies that have the promise to scale into very large markets for maximum impact.
• Dal Innovates
  Dal Innovates provides opportunities for students and faculty at Dalhousie University to explore and experience innovation and entrepreneurship. They help to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to translate new ideas into innovations. Their goal is to empower participants to be the best innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs and make an impact on local and global challenges.