Research Projects

Ships are increasing in size and number to carry trade through Canada’s Pacific region. This study assesses future ship traffic patterns up to 2040.

In collaboration with the University of British Columbia (UBC), Clear Seas is undertaking a project to develop innovative solutions to ship-source underwater noise to help make the ocean soundscape less stressful to marine mammals.

Clear Seas is undertaking a study to understand what environmental impact reduction technologies are available for ships and how to select them.

Clear Seas has investigated the environmental impact of different marine fuels to support the marine shipping industry’s transition towards decarbonization.

Clear Seas is undertaking a project to illustrate the state of marine shipping in Canada and enable communities to better express their concerns about the risks relating to shipping.

Clear Seas is undertaking a project to evaluate the potential contribution of different technologies to reduce the overall environmental impacts of marine shipping.

Clear Seas is undertaking a multifaceted analysis to help describe risks related to marine shipping activities and to assist in marine spatial planning on Canada’s Pacific coast.