Notre Golfe (Our Gulf) is a cross-sectoral innovation network for studying the socio-ecological environment of the Gulf of St. Lawrence (Canada). The network, which is a partnership between public and private organizations, aims to promote the development and implementation of interdisciplinary research projects targeting priority issues related to the possible exploitation of oil and gas. In parallel, the members of the network will produce a report on the state of knowledge to support decision making in the context of a possible development of this industry.