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Researchers, students, practitioners, educators, and community members alike gathered at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, for the 2026 joint Atlantic Canada Coastal and Estuarine Science Society (ACCESS) and the Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership (BoFEP) biennial conference. Held under the theme “Connecting Communities to Ocean Science,” the conference brought together approximately 90 participants for four days of presentations, discussions, posters, and community engagement focused on Atlantic Canada’s coastal areas and watersheds. The program featured 37 oral presentations, 17 posters, two plenary sessions, and a public town hall, highlighting topics ranging from ocean literacy, intertidal and subtidal ecology, management and restoration of dykelands and wetlands, fisheries status, environmental contaminants, and science-policy decision processes. 

Belen, A., Webster, A. E., Keast, E., Legault, A., Margeson, K., Martinez Calderon, D., & Toze, S. (2026, June 25). “Connecting communities to ocean science: The ACCESS/BoFEP conference, 19-22 May 2026. EIUI Blog.  https://eiui.ca/connecting-communities-to-ocean-science-the-access-bofep-conference-19-22-may-2026/

BoFEP-ACCESS 2026 Joint Conference

The ACCESS-BoFEP Conference , May 19-22nd, is coming together well, with a full program and to date more than 50 participants registered.  If you plan to attend, either for one day or the whole meeting, if you have not done so already , REGISTER TODAY OR NO LATER THAN END OF WEEK, MAY 8TH. THIS IS IMPORTANT. ALSO ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE. For more details visit: ACCESS – ACCESS & BoFEP 2026

Peter Wells, BoFEP Chair.

The December 2025 edition of the Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership (BoFEP) quarterly newsletter “Fundy Tidings” is now available online. Open December 2025 Issue docx Open December 2025 Issue pdf

The September 2025 edition of the Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership (BoFEP) quarterly newsletter “Fundy Tidings” is now available online. Open September 2025 Issue docx Open September 2025 Issue pdf

Are you ready to help shape the future of tidal energy? FORCE is at the forefront of an exciting new chapter in Canada’s clean energy transition. With a world-leading tidal technology on the horizon, new actions from the federal Task Force for Sustainable Tidal Energy, and upcoming opportunities for new projects at our test site, this is a pivotal moment to join our team. FORCE is seeking to fill the following two new positions on its team.

The Field Systems Technician will work under the guidance of the Technical Director to support the development and operation of the Ocean Sensors Innovation Platforms (OSIP) project. This work will help test and assess environmental monitoring instruments for tidal energy devices

 The Director of Science and Environmental Programs will help lead our mission at a pivotal moment for Canada’s renewable energy landscape. We’re looking for a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise, scientific curiosity, and strong leadership instincts. The role provides a blend of on-site presence at our FORCE test site in Parrsboro and within our Dartmouth office, as needed to support project delivery, fieldwork coordination, and team collaboration.

Please read the job descriptions before applying. If you’re ready to make an impact, we ask you provide your most recent CV with a compelling cover letter, highlighting your fit and experience for this role to: recruit@fundyforce.ca  for an initial review.