The Ocean Frontier Institute

Ocean Frontier Institute
AbbreviationOFI
FormationSeptember 1, 2016; 8 years ago (2016-09-01)
FoundersDalhousie University, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and University of Prince Edward Island
TypeA non-profit research and higher education organization dedicated to ocean-based research and data.
PurposeOceanography, Traditional knowledge, Oceanic climate, Climate change.
HeadquartersHalifax  Canada
Location
  • Steele Ocean Sciences Building, Dalhousie University, 1355 Oxford St., Halifax, NS, Canada, B3H 4R2
Region served
North Atlantic, Worldwide
Official language
English
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Anya Waite
Staff50-100
Websitewww.ofi.ca
OFI Offices in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) is a non-profit research and higher education organization dedicated to ocean-based research and data. Established in 2016, the institute focuses its research on achieving net zero, protecting ocean biodiversity and sustaining ocean bioresources.[1] OFI is based at Dalhousie University in the Ocean Sciences Building in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Ocean Frontier Institute". www.ofi.ca. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  2. ^ Reporter, Lauren Phillips, Local Journalism Initiative. "Dalhousie delegation of ocean researchers has big presence at COP28". The Coast Halifax. Retrieved 2024-05-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Advancing responsible deep blue carbon: a business strategist perspective". impact.economist.com. Retrieved 2024-05-23.