Two investigators from MSC and six from DFO have joined the project. Each brings new capabilities to the program and all will benefit from a strong, multidisciplinary research effort using a state-of-the-art coastal observation system. New instrument systems will be added to the system. Besides supporting new partnerships between university and government researchers, this funding is very significant because:

• It ensures that the Lunenburg observation and modeling system will operate at least through the end of 2005, giving us the opportunity to plan complementary research and effective public outreach.
• It supports a Program Manager (MSC-A Scientist) who will facilitate communications, outreach and planning.
• It also support a Steering Committee Chair (Jim Elliott, DFO Emeritus, former Division Manager of Ocean Sciences), who will coordinate many aspects of communications and planning. Jim, working with the Program Manager, will be an important link with the CMEP Board as we develop strategies for partnerships and research.