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UM opens world-leading Churchill Marine Observatory to tackle Arctic challenges – Chvn Radio

Aug 28 2024

The University of Manitoba (UM) has officially opened the Churchill Marine Observatory (CMO), a globally unique research facility dedicated to studying the Arctic environment.

Located next to North America’s only Arctic deep-water port, the facility will focus on the detection, impact, and mitigation of oil spills, as well as research on Arctic marine transportation and community adaptation to climate change.

The CMO is the first of its kind in the world, offering unparalleled opportunities to address critical issues in the Arctic, the UM says in a media release.

“UM has long been a global leader in Arctic research with a specific focus on climate change and its effects,” said Dr. Feiyue Wang, Associate Dean of Research and Innovation at the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources.

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