Discover

Conduct research on our changing ocean and use the results to identify innovative solutions that advance the safe and sustainable development of the North Atlantic

• Examine atmosphere-sea interactions and shifting ecosystems to understand root causes and implications for the environment and our economy
• Identify effective approaches to resource development that are sustainable, globally competitive, societally acceptable, and resilient
• Work with domestic and international governments and intergovernmental organizations to translate research results into public policy
• Advocate opportunities to apply research results on a commercial scale

Collaborate

Engage stakeholders and rightsholders in ocean management solutions and build support for ocean research and its applications

• Develop mutually-beneficial relationships with partners that drive advantages on a transnational scale
• Ensure OFI’s research — and the recommendations contained within — reflect the input of Indigenous peoples and stakeholders (see OFI's Indigenous Engagement Guide for more information)

Lead

Advance ocean-related learning and teaching

• Nurture top talent at OFI learning institutions
• Build capacity by enabling researchers to efficiently and cost-effectively access in-water and analytical infrastructure
• Invest in state-of-the-art laboratory space that advances science
• Support the development and delivery of resources and programs to advance ocean literacy

Enable

Achieve OFI’s vision through operational excellence

• Build effective organizational and governance structures
• Systematically gather and share quantitative and qualitative research results, creating a catalyst for ocean management solutions
• Leverage research results, illustrating how they benefit the economy and the environment
• Advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through our programming
• Develop a funding strategy for post 2024