Ocean Alliance Canada

Canada’s Voice for the Sustainable Blue Economy

What Is Ocean Alliance Canada?

Ocean Alliance Canada (OAC) is a national initiative uniting professionals, researchers, Indigenous leaders, and employers to build a thriving, sustainable ocean workforce. We align skills, support innovation, and advance Canada’s blue economy.

Event Highlights

Explore key gatherings driving collaboration across Canada’s ocean economy. From workforce symposia to regional spotlights, our events convene professionals, researchers, and industry leaders shaping the future of sustainable oceans.

Advance Your Ocean Career

Discover curated tools, training, and career resources to grow your expertise and succeed in Canada’s blue economy. Join a community driving forward the sustainable blue future of our oceans.

Build Skills for Ocean Careers

Explore flexible courses and guides tailored to ocean and environmental roles. Whether you're just starting or upskilling, our learning pathways help you thrive in the evolving blue economy and contribute to a sustainable blue future.

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Your Expertise Can Shape Canada’s Blue Economy Workforce

ECO Canada and Ocean Alliance Canada are building new workforce competency profiles—and we need your expertise. By becoming a validator, you’ll directly influence how future training and skills programs prepare Canadians for ocean-sector jobs.

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Share Your Story. Inspire Canada’s Ocean Future.

Are you working in ocean technology, conservation, marine policy, aquaculture, or another blue economy field? We’re collecting stories from professionals across Canada to feature in our blog series.

Your experience can inspire the next wave of ocean leaders.

Be Part of Canada's Ocean Future

Join our national alliance of professionals, researchers, and employers who are shaping a resilient, sustainable blue economy. Together, we’re building a skilled workforce to support Canada’s ocean sector.