We’re excited to announce that RBR has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine for the fourth consecutive year. Launched in 2019, the ranking celebrates bold entrepreneurial achievements and innovative businesses in Canada. “We’re proud to be recognized for the fourth straight year,” says Greg Johnson, RBR president. “We’ve experienced … Read More
Characterizing coastline changes and coastal hazards in the Canadian Arctic community of Grise Fiord.
Grise Fiord, located on Ellesmere Island in Nunavut, is the northernmost community in Canada’s Arctic and home to approximately 130 people. Over the last 20 years, community members have noticed significant changes to their coastline and increasing numbers of storm impacts. To better understand these changes and how they may need to adapt, they are collaborating with Dr. David Didier, … Read More
Here we grow again! RBR France will service growing customer base in Europe
We’re pleased to announce the opening of RBR France as a new partner for ocean research in Europe. A French company under the direction of RBR Ltd. (Ottawa, Canada), RBR France is a key pillar in our commitment to support new and existing ocean science projects across Europe and the world. Based in Quimper, RBR France joins a major ocean … Read More
Evaluating the safety and efficacy of ocean alkalinity enhancement
Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) may be a relatively safe way of storing CO2 in the ocean, potentially for thousands of years. This technique mimics natural weathering processes but accelerates them by adding low doses of alkalinity to the ocean’s surface, slightly increasing its pH and enhancing its ability to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere. Despite the enormous potential for OAE … Read More
Bridging local knowledge and scientific monitoring in coastal Nunatsiavut communities
The Arctic, a region greatly affected by climate change, is experiencing some of the highest rates of warming compared to the rest of the globe. Although much research has focused on understanding the resulting changes in these high-latitude ocean regions, there is a noticeable gap in coastal zone monitoring. This coastal area is often the most utilized and important to … Read More
Introducing the RBR Three or Free calibration guarantee
With the time and money you invest in every deployment, you need to make sure your instruments are in top shape and producing accurate data. Regular calibration of your instruments is a key to great data. That said, we understand that planning for calibration can be tough, especially if you are under tight timelines. You want to be sure you … Read More