OTTAWA — Canadian ocean research is among the scientific fields that could be vulnerable to foreign espionage, theft or misuse because people overlook its value to adversaries, says a report commissioned by the federal government.

The Council of Canadian Academies report says the risks associated with ocean studies have received far less attention in policies and guidelines than other areas such as research of potentially deadly pathogens.

In addition, there are “no comprehensive measures to identify sensitive ocean research and determine when it is of concern,” says the council’s report, made public Tuesday.

The council, a not-for-profit organization, convenes experts to assess complex scientific topics of public interest to help inform decision-making in Canada.

The report, “Balancin

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