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Title:

Antarctica Strategic Science Mission

Agreement Number:

POLAR-2425-0022

Agreement Value:

$150,000.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 23, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

This project aims to investigate key aspects of sea level rise, ice sheet melting, and global ocean circulation by identifying dense water masses and examining coastal-offshore interactions. Research activities will leverage state-of-the-art technologies, including a containerized CTD-Rosette system, a dedicated chemistry lab, and an autonomous surface vehicle for bottom mapping near glacier fronts.

Organization:

Polar Knowledge Canada

Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3H 4J1

Reference Number:

171-2024-2025-Q4-P0012

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

MEOPAR

Program:

Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology

Program Purpose:

To fund youth and/or adult programs to develop new skills, enhance career experiences and/or to participate in S&T activities. To provide funding to individuals or organizations in the form of scholarships or bursaries for programs. To provide funding to Canadian universities and institutes for northern scientific research training.