Research model

At the Pragmatic level we explore what we are capable of doing by learning from the science we conduct - predicting shifts in the distribution of species and habitats, invasive species, and hot and cold spots of biodiversity and ecosystem function.

At the Normative level, we explore what we want to do with this information, developing designs for spatial planning, resource use, fisheries management, and resource monitoring to enhance sustainability of ocean resources and offer insights into adaptive decision-making into the changing future.

The Value level explores how we will do what we would like to do, and how to do this in the most respectful and collaborative way. This will come from evaluations of the process and outcomes of knowledge co-production, involving marine science and Inuit knowledge, science governance, and relationship building.

The fourth level is the Empirical level, which adds structure to what we have and what we want to ask. Within this level, there are four areas of focus that encapsulate all knowledge production, providing structure to the data and methods required to achieve the objectives of our research model.