Our Community

The FGCAC is composed of over 30 members from various backgrounds including industry, government, Indigenous communities, academia, and the public across Canada and the United States, working together to develop sustainable solutions for end-of-life and abandoned, lost, and discarded fishing and aquaculture gear.

eOceans conducts ocean research and has a Platform-as-a-Service that enables collaborative, transparent and real-time ocean monitoring. The eOceans app automates the manual processes of ocean science by integrating the expertise of marine science PhDs and crowdsourced data so that teams stay focused on the important parts of ocean investigations – study design, ocean exploring, interpretation of results, decision making, and action.

Green Marine is an environmental certification program for the North American marine industry. It is a voluntary, transparent and inclusive initiative that addresses key environmental issues through its 14 performance indicators. Participants are ship owners, ports, terminals, Seaway corporations, and shipyards.

Whale Seeker is a Montreal-based startup that leverages AI to simplify whale monitoring. Founded in 2018, Whale Seeker is bridging the divide between profitability and sustainability by making marine mammal detection fast, accurate, and accessible

Lantinga Vita is an ethical fashion brand specialized in developing high-performance solutions for enterprising individuals and active professionals. Our innovative designs seamlessly combine style, unparalleled versatility, and comfort, with sustainable materials and circular design.

The Friends of United Nations World Oceans Day (FOWOD) is an informal community of individuals and organizations active in the field of ocean affairs to support the marking of United Nations World Oceans Day (UNWOD), 8 June, and related activities.

Fundy North Fishermen's Association support fishermen, promote healthy fisheries, and encourage viable fishing communities in Southwestern New Brunswick. They see the value and the strength in working together for a common good. They aim to be a catalyst for positive change in our fisheries which is why supporting adaptive management, owner operator, and fleet separation are critical items to their mandate.

Ocean Minded Inc. provides holistic, interactive Ocean education for children, families, and businesses, the goal being to strengthen general awareness and the human-ocean connection.

Ghost Gear Disappear aims to seamlessly introduce cutting edge ROV retrieval methodology of ghost fishing gear on board of as many commercial fishing vessels as possible. They also aim to replace habitat that is sometimes removed in the process by installing various artificial marine habitat structures and determine what types suit local marine ecological needs to maintain biodiversity.

RBC Tech for NatureTM is their multi-year commitment to accelerate tech-based solutions that help preserve the world’s greatest wealth: our natural ecosystem. They work with partners to leverage technology and innovation capabilities to work to solve pressing environmental challenges.

Polytechnique Montréal, university of engineering, offers high-level education and research activities that respond to the major challenges of our society. A true benchmark, Polytechnique Montréal influences its environment intellectually, economically and socially.