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May 26, 2017

Our Oceans, Our Future: World Oceans Day at 25 and beyond

Did you know, Canada initiated World Oceans Day 25 years ago?

In 1992 the Ocean Institute of Canada and the International Centre for Ocean Development proposed the concept of a World Ocean Day at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Since it was officially endorsed by the United Nations, 8 June has evolved into a growing annual celebration of our global ocean (Figure 1). The 25th anniversary of World Oceans Day is an opportunity to look in the rear-view mirror to see how far we’ve come and to consider our future, which depends on the health of the great salty engine that drives and supports life on Earth.

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world oceans day | live dive | ocean health | Ocean Protection Plan

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New research explains why Saanich Inlet is good for the climate

Research that demonstrates low oxygen levels in the depths of Saanich Inlet might seem like concerning news; after all, marine life needs oxygen to survive. But on a planet facing climate change, this is also good news: without oxygen, the organisms living on the seafloor, or benthos, can't decompose, thus reducing the amount of carbon that cycles back to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide, a powerful greenhouse gas.

Figure 1. Saanich Inlet is a 274 metre deep glacially carved fjord separated from the Salish Sea by a shallow sill that restricts water inflow, making it naturally low in oxygen.

Coastal fjords are known hot spots for organic carbon burial,...

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saanich inlet | Fabian Wolk | venus | Carbon Sink

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Canada’s ocean intelligence gets a boost


"Corky" the octopus on the CORK Wellhead Instrument it was named after near the Cascadia Basin.

A federal investment in Ocean Networks Canada (ONC), an initiative of the University of Victoria, will advance the infrastructure and scientific data required to grow Canada’s ocean intelligence for the benefit of society and a sustainable planet.

The funding announced on Tuesday is awarded to UVic through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Major Science Initiatives Fund, which supports a portion of the operating and...

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MSI | CFI | Major Science Initiatives Fund

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Celebrate World Oceans Week with ONC and partners

Every year since 1992, when Canada proposed the concept to the United Nations, the world has celebrated our global ocean on 8 June. This year, World Oceans Day is uniting action to grow the global movement to #ProtectOurHome, calling on world leaders to protect 30% of our blue planet by 2030. Safeguarding at least one-third of our ocean through a network of marine protected areas is a critical first step towards ensuring a healthy home for all. 

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world oceans day | World Oceans Week | VirtualBlueDecade | Oceans Week Victoria

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Hushed seas: monitoring underwater noise during COVID-19

A new study using Ocean Networks Canada’s (ONC) Pacific Ocean hydrophone data reveals a significant reduction in underwater noise during the COVID-19 shutdown, which may be good news for endangered southern resident killer whales.

When the coronavirus put the world on lockdown in March 2020, David Barclay, assistant professor at Dalhousie University’s Department of Oceanography, recognized a unique opportunity to monitor changes in underwater noise. Without leaving his home in Atlantic Canada, Barclay was able to remotely study the Pacific Ocean soundscape using...

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Hydrophone | Underwater Noise | Southern Resident Killer Whales | orcas | David Barclay | Richard Dewey

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Online ocean science resources to #knowtheocean

While many of us transition to working and learning from home during this extraordinary time, we invite you to dive into Ocean Networks Canada’s continuous real time data and online offerings. Whether you are a parent or teacher with kids at home, an undergraduate student studying the ocean, or an ocean enthusiast, we have something for everyone.

K-12 and Post Secondary Learning Resources
Watch for new Learning from Home content including activities, labs, instructional videos, and webinars. Other existing resources: 

  • Learn all about how hydrothermal vent...
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Learning and Engagement | Online Resources | k-12 | Post Secondary | #knowtheocean

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A decade of continuous deep sea data: looking back to plan forward.

An interview with Dr. Katleen Robert

As we plunge into a pivotal new decade for the health of our planet, philosopher Soren Kierkegaard reminds us that the key to moving forward is to understand our past. Ocean Networks Canada’s (ONC) tenth anniversary in the deep sea is a poignant opportunity to look at the past, present and future of ocean observing, as seen through the eyes of an emerging ocean science leader whose promising career began with the launch of ONC’s NEPTUNE network in the northeast Pacific Ocean.

The NEPTUNE infrastructure is an 840 km loop of fibre optic cable with five nodes, each instrumented with a diverse suite of sensors that enable...

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Call for Expressions of Interest

Shaping the Next Decade of Ocean Networks Canada Research (2021-2030)

Call for Expressions of Interest
Deadline: 10 April 2020

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Ocean Networks Canada is seeking input from the research community to formulate a new and bold science strategy for 2021-2030 and beyond that will build on successes and existing strengths, launch new leading-edge research infrastructure and contribute to national and international science initiatives. The new decadal science strategy will guide support for observations, experiments and delivery of data products using ONC infrastructure.

A request for renewal of operating funds will be submitted to the Canada Foundation for Innovation in mid-2022....

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Jan 30, 2020

Celebrating Queenswood’s first anniversary with Coast Salish Art

To celebrate the first anniversary of Ocean Networks Canada’s (ONC) home at the University of Victoria’s ocean-climate building at the Queenswood campus—which officially launched on 10 January 2019—we unveiled a stunning commissioned artwork by world-renowned Coast Salish artist Luke Marston.

“The panel that I’ve created for ONC was an honour to do because it speaks to looking after our oceans and monitoring our oceans,” comments Coast Salish master...

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Queenswood | Coast Salish | indigenous | Artist

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Drop, cover, and hold on

The final land-based Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) sensors have been installed, completing this advanced seismic infrastructure for British Columbia's alerting system. The system, now ready for commissioning, includes eight seafloor EEW sensors installed on the Cascadia subduction zone, providing real time data on earthquakes—a first on the seafloor off the coast of North America. 36 land-based EEW sites on Vancouver Island help to pin down high magnitude earthquakes.

Data integration is done with the Canadian National Seismograph Network and Pacific Northwest Seismic Network. We are currently working with alerting authorities to determine future roll out of the earthquake early warning system.

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