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Cabled ocean observatories are transforming ocean research and our understanding of the marine environment. The knowledge we gain will help shape public policy, spur economic development and enrich public education and engagement in Canada and around the world.
The primary mandate of the VENUS and NEPTUNE Canada observatories is to provide access to new research tools for Canadian researchers and their international collaborators. The real-time access to ocean data from the observatories is unprecedented. Innovative exploration of the oceans by international teams will lead to unparalleled discoveries of high scientific impact and societal significance. The opportunities and challenges attract highly qualified personnel. New research shared with the public breaks down barriers in understanding. Public policy benefits in the natural hazards, risk management, conservation, resource, and transportation sectors. Anthropogenic impacts - noise pollution, chemical effluents, and oxygen depletion - on sensitive habitats and marine life can be assessed.
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