The Open Bay Mission
- Research and protection of pacific coastal temperate rainforest, its wildlife and ecology
- Research and protection of marine habitat and eco-systems
- Providing residency opportunities to enable artistic and scientific research in all disciplines through working expeditions at sea aboard schooner Jan van Gent, and land-based residency sessions at the Open Bay Centre
- Experimentation in architecture, sustainable design and renewable energy systems
- Advancements in environmental law
- Environmental advocacy, activism and outreach