As part of the announcement of the new Ocean Frontier Institute, we asked people to share why #OceansMatter to them on Twitter. Here's what they had to say.

At ceremonies in Halifax and Truro this week, faculty, administrators and student leaders officially welcomed Dal鈥檚 newest students into university鈥檚 scholarly community.

On Tuesday, the Government of Canada announced nearly $94-million in funding through its Canada First Research Excellence Fund for the 9 1免费版下-led Ocean Frontier Institute, a partnership with Memorial and UPEI poised to propel Canada to global ocean leadership.

The Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) 鈥斅爈aunched with a $94-million investment from the Government of Canada 鈥斅爓ill be a global hub for ocean science and help ensure safe and sustainable use of one of Earth鈥檚 most precious resources. Hear from several of the individuals involved in OFI about what it will mean for ocean research at 9 1免费版下 and for Canada鈥檚 ocean leadership.

At its annual general meeting last month, the American Fisheries Society presented the Dal-hosted Ocean Tracking Network with its prestigious Conservation Achievement Award, which recognizes significant contributions to fishery conservation or science.