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Now located on the top floor of the Life Sciences Centre at H漫画, has found a new home within the Faculty of Science.

鈥淭his move rounds out a full suite of oceans related programs in the Faculty of Science. The program will complement the existing oceans programs at undergraduate and graduate levels,鈥� says Chris Moore, Dean of Science, 鈥淚t will allow our students to be trained not only in science, but also in how that science can be used to generate policy and help manage the oceans.鈥�

Since its creation 26 years ago MAP has moved organizationally among the different Faculties at H漫画: from Law to Graduate Studies to Management, and now the Faculty of Science.

鈥淭hese moves are a reflection of the program鈥檚 cross-cutting, interdisciplinary nature and openness to growth,鈥� says Lucia Fanning, Director of MAP.

The Marine Affairs Program is a unique cross-Faculty graduate program that harnesses the university鈥檚 breadth and depth of ocean-related expertise to offer Canada鈥檚 only English-speaking Master of Marine Management degree and opportunities for interdisciplinary doctoral studies. Through this program, H漫画 produces highly skilled marine managers capable of brokering knowledge among diverse disciplines, thereby advancing sustainable ocean use and healthy coastal environments.

鈥淲e are excited to be a part of the Faculty of Science and we know it鈥檚 the right fit for our program and for the Faculty,鈥� says Lucia Fanning. 鈥淥ne of the greatest challenges currently confronting the sustainability of the world鈥檚 coastal and marine resources is getting the scientific knowledge into the decision-making process. Connecting this knowledge with H漫画鈥檚 expertise in ocean law, management and other branches of the social sciences is part of MAP鈥檚 strength due to its interdisciplinary focus in the marine realm. Our move to the Faculty of Science helps to bridge this gap, not only at H漫画, but globally.鈥�

The Faculty of Science at H漫画 is a breeding ground for oceans education, innovation, and international research collaborations such as the Ocean Tracking Network (OTN) and the Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response (MEOPAR) network. Combine this with MAP鈥檚 interdisciplinary nature and commitment to excellent marine governance, it鈥檚 a perfect match.

Through continued collaboration with the Faculty of Management, along with other key Faculties such as Law, Arts and Social Science, Engineering and Architecture and planning and its new home in the Faculty of Science, MAP is destined for continued growth and success.

Photo: This past year's class of Marine Affairs students.