Our Ecosystem
Ocean Alliance Canada brings together people and organizations working across the blue economy network. Our ecosystem reflects the diversity of roles, regions, and perspectives needed to support a connected and resilient ocean sector.
Steering Committee
A diverse group of leaders, partners, and changemakers helping shape priorities, strengthen collaboration, and guide the future of Canada’s sustainable blue economy.
Partners - National & International
Working with organizations across Canada and around the world to advance shared knowledge, strengthen regional impact, and support sustainable ocean growth through collaboration.
Membership
A growing network of organizations and professionals contributing expertise, innovation, and leadership to help build a more connected and resilient blue economy.
Sustainable Blue Economy Professionals
Recognizing professionals who demonstrate the experience, skills, and ethical leadership needed to advance excellence and credibility across the blue economy.
OAC Steering Committee
Shaping the future of the blue economy together.
The OAC Steering Committee is a growing group of leaders and partners who help guide our work. Rather than a single voice, the committee is designed to reflect the ocean ecosystem across sectors, regions and the diverse organizations that exist across the blue economy network.
What the committee does:
- Provide strategic input
- Helps set direction and priorities
- Bring diverse perspectives
- Shares the impacts and findings of OAC’s work
- Support collaborative efforts across the ecosystem
As OAC continues to grow, we are working to build a steering committee that values collaboration, shared leadership and impact. We welcome voices from industry, Indigenous communities, academia, government, non-profits and emerging leaders who want to help shape priorities, identify gaps and strengthen alignment across the sector.
Interested in being part of the committee? Let’s talk.
Our OAC Partners
Collaboration across borders
Ocean challenges are global. OAC works with partners in Canada and internationally to support shared learning and collaboration.
Our international partners help:
- Extend programs beyond Canada
- Support regional delivery through local partners
- Share tools, standards and expertise
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Interested in Partnership? Join OAC and send us a message.
Our OAC Members
A growing community across the global blue economy
OAC’s members are the foundation of our ecosystem. They include both organizations and individuals working across the ocean sector, from SMEs and non-profits to research institutes, international groups and community led initiatives.
Together our members help build shared understanding and support a more connected blue economy.
Individual Members
Connected through professional designations and OAC programs
Organizational Members
Organizational Members supporting and shaping sector-wide initiatives
SBEP and the OAC Ecosystem
A professional designation within the OAC.
While OAC membership connects you to the ecosystem, SBEP recognizes individuals who meet defined standards of:
- Experience
- Skills
- Ethical and Professional practice
SBEPs elevate the OAC ecosystem by driving the sustainable blue economy forward through:
- Upholding shared standards and benchmarks
- Strengthening credibility across the sector
- Contributing to knowledge-sharing
- Mentoring emerging professionals
- Advancing consistent, responsible practice
SBEPs don’t just participate – they build integrity and leadership.