Marine Biodiversity Science Center

Exploring and Protecting Canada’s Marine Biodiversity

Center for sustainable ocean knowledge, research, and community action.

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About Us

Marine Biodiversity & Sustainability Learning Center

The Marine Biodiversity & Sustainability Learning Center is dedicated to protecting and enhancing ocean life through education, innovation, and community engagement.
We connect science, policy, and public awareness to inspire action for a healthier, more sustainable marine environment.

  • Our Mission

    To empower communities, researchers, and leaders with knowledge and tools to protect marine biodiversity and promote sustainable ocean stewardship.

  • Our Values

  • Stewardship: We champion the responsible care of marine ecosystems.

  • Knowledge Sharing: We make science accessible and actionable.

  • Innovation: We seek forward-thinking solutions to marine challenges.

  • Collaboration: We build bridges across sectors and communities.

  • Respect: We honor Indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage.

  • Integrity: We act with transparency and accountability.

  • Inclusion: We embrace diverse voices and perspectives.

Our Environmental Programs

At the Centre for Marine Biodiversity, we run a variety of programs designed to protect and sustain marine ecosystems and species. These initiatives offer volunteers the opportunity to engage directly with impactful conservation efforts and contribute to the protection of marine biodiversity. We invite passionate individuals to join any of the following programs, where their efforts will play a vital role in the preservation of the world’s oceans and coastal habitats.

Population and Sustainability Program

Population and Sustainability Program

Overview The Population and Sustainability Program addresses the relationship between human population growth, resource consumption, and the health of marine ...
International Biodiversity Protection Program

International Biodiversity Protection Program

Overview The International Biodiversity Protection Program focuses on the global conservation of marine biodiversity, with an emphasis on countries where ...
Oceans Protection Program

Oceans Protection Program

Overview The Oceans Protection Program is dedicated to preserving marine habitats and ecosystems, ensuring that oceans remain healthy and sustainable ...
Endangered Species Protection

Endangered Species Protection

Overview The Endangered Species Protection Program at the Centre for Marine Biodiversity is dedicated to safeguarding marine species that are ...

FAQ

Have Any Questions?

1. What is the Marine Biodiversity & Sustainability Learning Center?

The Center is a hub for education, research, and action focused on preserving marine ecosystems, promoting sustainable practices, and engaging communities in ocean conservation.

2. Who can get involved with the Center?

Everyone is welcome! Whether you're a student, educator, scientist, volunteer, or simply passionate about marine life, there are many ways to participate in our programs and initiatives.

3. What types of programs do you offer?

We offer programs in endangered species protection, marine habitat conservation, environmental health, international advocacy, climate change law, and public awareness.

4. Is your work limited to Canada?

While we focus on Canadian marine ecosystems, our impact and advocacy extend globally through partnerships and international conservation efforts.

Our Team

Meet Our Dedicated Environmental
Advocates and Experts

Dr. Emily Carter

Director of Marine Programs

Dr. Emily Carter


With over 20 years of experience in marine ecology and conservation, Dr. Carter leads our strategic initiatives and research programs.

James Liu

Executive Coordinator

James Liu


James oversees day-to-day operations and manages partnerships with academic, Indigenous, and environmental organizations across Canada.

Ava Singh

Public Engagement Specialist

Ava Singh


Ava develops learning resources and leads public workshops, ensuring that science is accessible and engaging for all ages.

Daniel Morris

Youth Program Coordinator

Daniel Morris


Daniel runs our educational outreach programs for students, including citizen science and school partnerships.

Make a Difference for Our Oceans

The Marine Biodiversity & Sustainability Learning Center thrives because of passionate people like you. Whether you’re a student, professional, educator, or ocean enthusiast, there are many ways you can take action and contribute to protecting marine life and ecosystems.

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An underwater view of a lemon shark near a coral reef, emphasizing its yellow-brown coloration and sensory adaptations like electroreceptors and a lateral line system.

How Lemon Sharks Shape Marine Ecosystems Through Their Unique Anatomy

In the complex tapestry of marine ecosystems, the lemon shark stands as a masterful architect of oceanic balance. These remarkable predators shape coastal environments through intricate behavioral patterns and feeding relationships that extend far beyond their role as apex hunters. From mangrove nurseries to coral reef systems, lemon sharks regulate prey populations, maintain species diversity, and contribute to the health of seagrass beds through their movement patterns. Their presence indicates the vitality of coastal ecosystems, while their hunting behaviors create a cascade of effects that influence everything from fish population dynamics to the distribution of marine vegetation. Understanding their ecosystem roles has become increasingly crucial ...
A captivating scene illustrating the symbiotic relationship between marine life and CBD oils, featuring a bustling coral reef teeming with fish, with delicate hemp leaf patterns subtly integrated into the horizon, representing the healing potential for ocean conservation.

CBD Oil: The Surprising Marine Life Protector You Never Knew About

As marine ecosystems face unprecedented challenges, groundbreaking research reveals that CBD tincture canada products are emerging as powerful allies in ocean conservation. Recent studies from marine biology institutes worldwide demonstrate CBD's remarkable potential to enhance marine ecosystem health through multiple pathways. From reducing toxic runoff in coastal waters to supporting coral reef regeneration, CBD's natural properties offer sustainable solutions for protecting our oceans' most vulnerable inhabitants. This plant-derived compound not only helps mitigate environmental stressors but also shows promise in treating various marine species' ailments, potentially revolutionizing marine wildlife rehabilitation practices. As we navigate the critical challenges of ocean conservation, understanding CBD's role in marine ...
Sea Animals from A to Z

Sea Animals from A to Z

I'm excited to share with you my list of sea animals from A to Z. This list is a great tool to help your students dive deep into marine life while having fun. You can use it to play fun biology review games like marine bingo, memory match-ups, or even a quiz show style game in class. As you immerse yourself in this game, you'll face a series of exciting challenges and tasks centered around these magnificent sea creatures. Whether it's identifying their habitats, understanding their unique behaviors, or solving puzzles related to their life cycles, every moment will be filled with discovery and thrill ...
Public Lands Work

Public Lands Work

In the United States, almost half of its land area is owned by the American public and managed on their behalf by government agencies. A good number of water bodies pass through these public lands, hence any pollution or environmentally-destructive activities done along these water bodies can potentially affect marine life as well. With the growth of the CBD industry in Canada, land has been put aside for growing cannabis. This is especially in the case for pure cbd oil. Many local golf courses have provided help to the cause. Low to mid-range players try to allow the scientist room to explore using rangefinders and ...
Population and Sustainability Work

Population and Sustainability Work

Rapid human population growth is a factor that aggravates overconsumption, economic inequality, and pollution. It is one of the major causes of critical environmental problems like wanton habitat destruction, overfishing, and climate change. While humans are not always the enemy, the centre promotes population control in order to curb runaway human population growth. Fishing from the regulated areas using the correct fishing chairs is one step in the right direction. Futhermore, employing fishing motors for trolling can make a huge difference to the environment. These include pressuring governments to empower reproductive health of women, universal access to health care and sex education, and paradigm shifts ...
International Work

International Work

Protecting marine biodiversity is a global task. Ocean ecosystems are interconnected, and thus no country has a “monopoly” of responsibility when it comes to protecting these species. The center is committed to protecting marine species located in the world’s vast oceans. All kinds of species; even those that are even very much distinct from each other such as the Okinawa dugong, the polar bear, and the hawksbill turtles are covered by the scope of the center’s hard work. We take pride in involving ourselves to take action and utilize standing international biodiversity protection treaties and trade laws to ensure the survival of many species. With ...
Oceans Work

Oceans Work

The oceans around the world are so vast that they cover about 362 million square kilometers, which is around 70.9% of the Earth's surface. Therefore, the scope of protecting marine biodiversity is a gargantuan task – almost as if one is literally carrying the earth in their shoulders. A lot of problems may occur, especially at areas near human settlements – including overfishing, coral reef destruction, oil drilling, mangrove forest decimation, climate change, and acidification of oceans – which can threaten marine biodiversity. The center tackles this problem as part of its international work and advocacy. We believe that the oceans, being vast, contain havens ...
Environmental Health Work

Environmental Health Work

The Centre for Marine Biodiversity wants to ensure the safety of marine biodiversity from an array of usually anthropogenic toxic substances. We believe that every product of human industrialization has effects on the health of not only humans but also other species. The Industrial Revolution of the 18th century introduced countless novel products which in turn caused the release of numerous kinds of pollutants into the environment. While industrialization was not necessarily an evil development, it is careless and unsustainable industrialization that is the bane of modern civilization. Such careless and unsustainable industrialization is usually driven by the greed of the few, allowing a lot ...