Chairs

With three research chairs, The Institut des sciences de la mer of the Université du Québec à Rimouski (ISMER-UQAR) provides leadership in cutting-edge and rapidly developing fields.

Canada Research Chair in Marine Geology

The Canada Research Chair in Marine Geology examines the sea floor and sediments using advanced techniques.

Canada Research Chair in Fisheries Ecology

The Canada Research Chair in Fisheries Ecology (Level 2) aims to enhance maritime fisheries by studying species ecology using advanced technologies.

UNESCO Chair in the Integrated Analysis of Marine Systems

The first UNESCO maritime chair in Canada, this chair is based on a close north–south collaboration with West African countries (Senegal, Mauritania, and Cape Verde). It focuses on building the research capacities of partner countries oriented towards applied ecosystem protection.