Mission

The Fundy Energy Research Network (FERN) is an independent non-profit association initiated by tidal energy stakeholders as a forum to:

Coordinate and foster research collaborations, capacity building and information exchange to advance knowledge, understanding and technical solutions related to the environmental, engineering & socio-economic factors associated with tidal energy development in the Bay of Fundy.

Scope of Work

To identify and provide objective guidance on emerging and priority issues related to tidal energy proposals and developments;
To facilitate research collaboration and information sharing across government, academia, First Nations, fishers, coastal communities, industry regulators, tidal energy developers, and others to address environmental, socio-economic and engineering issues and challenges associated with tidal energy development;
To foster collaborative research and partnerships, and training of the next generation of highly qualified people;
To promote investment in tidal energy research and optimization of its use by enhancing communication, cooperation, and knowledge exchange;
To develop and maintain productive relationships with regional, national and international experts and groups involved in tidal energy research;
To communicate information and research progress through meetings, seminars, conferences, reports, FERN website, and other forms of public presentation.