Welcome to FERN
The Fundy Energy Research Network (FERN), is a collaborative hub dedicated to advancing the sustainable development of tidal energy in the Bay of Fundy. FERN brings together academics, researchers, industry leaders, government, and communities to support interdisciplinary research spanning resource assessment, technology development, environmental monitoring, and socioeconomic impact. Through knowledge sharing, partnerships, and evidence-based inquiry, the network fosters innovation and informed decision-making to responsibly unlock the Bay’s immense tidal potential and contribute to a sustainable energy future in the region and beyond.
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Upcoming Events
FERN Webinar Series - The Power of Environmental Data: Advancing Tidal Energy Responsibly
📍Online - ZOOM
As tidal energy reaches commercial scale across Europe and advances in North America, there is an increasing demand for environmental data to help tackle uncertainties in collision risk, effects of turbine noise, changes to habitat, etc. Join us as we learn from Dr Andrea Copping, Senior Advisor and Researcher at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), on how structured approaches and internationally developed tools from Ocean Energy Systems-Environmental (OES-E) can help streamline data and support more efficient and responsible growth of the tidal energy sector.
This webinar is in partnership with Acadia University, Marine Renewables Canada (MRC), Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE), and the Government of Canada
Ocean Renewable Energy Conference (OREC)
📍Portland, Oregon
The Pacific Ocean Energy Trust (POET) is hosting their annual marine energy event, in partnership with the Marine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC).
Important Dates
- April 1, 2026 - Early Bird Registration Closes
Seanergy
📍Nantes, France
A business forum for all stakeholders in the industry to make connections, grow their business, share ideas and, more widely, to contribute to the development of all kinds of offshore renewable energy.