Inside Victoria’s Hidden Marine Tech Powerhouse | ASL Environmental Sciences Explained

What’s really happening inside Vancouver Island’s advanced marine technology sector—and why isn’t everyone talking about it?

In this Sidney Breakfast Club “After Hours” conversation, Jan Buermans, CEO of ASL Environmental Sciences, breaks down the global impact of a company rooted right here on the Peninsula. From Arctic ice measurement to global oceanographic deployments, ASL is helping shape scientific understanding, defense readiness, and environmental monitoring across the world.

This discussion reveals:
• The four core business areas driving ASL’s global reach
• How Victoria became a quiet hub for oceanographic innovation
• The collaborative ecosystem between companies like AML, AXYS, and Open Ocean Robotics
• Why Canada’s growing defense investments could be a major opportunity for the region

A powerful reminder: world-class innovation is happening locally—and it’s time more people knew about it.