Research Projects
Clear Seas is an independent research centre focused on marine shipping issues. Learn more about our research on safe and sustainable marine shipping in Canada.
All Research Projects
New Toolkit Outlines How to Unlock Capital for Port Development to Support Trade Diversification
April 16, 2025
New Research: Increasing Capital Investments in Ports – A Practical Toolkit
April 16, 2025
Completed
Increasing Capital Investments in Ports – A Practical Toolkit
April 11, 2025
Vancouver Maritime Museum Reopens “táywilh | snəxʷəɬ” Exhibit, Highlighting Tsleil-Waututh Canoe Culture Research
April 1, 2025
Research into Traditional Canoe Culture by Zoe George
April 1, 2025
Vancouver Maritime Museum Reopens “táywilh | snəxʷəɬ” Exhibit, Highlighting Tsleil-Waututh Canoe Culture Research
Beyond the Horizon: New Whale Report Platform from Ocean Wise
March 26, 2025
Canada’s Efforts to Mitigate Underwater Radiated Noise
February 5, 2025
Increased underwater noise from human activities, especially vessel traffic, is harming marine life prompting international efforts like Canada’s Quiet Vessel Initiative.
Completed
Quiet Vessel Initiative: Technology, design, and operational measures for quieter Canadian waters
February 5, 2025
How can technology, design and changes to operations reduce underwater noise.
Simulations to Spot a Problem Before it Occurs
February 5, 2025
Real-time monitoring shows current vessel status, while simulations predict future behavior.
Measuring Sound: Onboard Approaches
February 5, 2025
Onboard noise monitoring, using sensors placed directly on the vessel, offers advantages like real-time data collection during normal operations.