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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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The Launch of a Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System

Ocean observation is important to understanding how our oceans are changing and predicting how our coasts and fisheries are affected by those changes. Increasing the availability and sharing of ocean data and the resulting scientific knowledge ensures Canadians can safely navigate through our coastal waters, maintain our coastal economy, and build resilient coastal infrastructure.

On 7 March 2019, Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced an investment of $1.5 million per year to support the Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System (CIOOS). An additional $2 million over four years will be provided by the Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR).

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CIOSS | Denis D'Amours | ocean observing
Mar 20, 2019

Youth Science Ambassadors: Empowering coastal communities to #knowtheocean

In communities along the British Columbia and Nunavut coastlines, Ocean Networks Canada’s (ONC) Youth Science Ambassadors are empowering students, teachers, leaders, and Elders to use high-tech ocean sensors and interpret the data to inform decision-making about their changing ocean.

Figure 1. ONC’s three newest Youth Science Ambassadors (left to right): Dennis Ongahak, Kugluktuk, Nunavut; Gibson Kelly Porter, Gjoa Haven, Nunavut; and Taylor Reidlinger, Prince Rupert, British Columbia.

In February, three of ONC’s newest Youth Science Ambassadors traveled to Victoria for two weeks of training at the start of their one-year terms (Figure 1)....

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Youth Science Ambassador | YSA | #knowtheocean | community engagement

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Methane-snacking crabs suggest hedge against climate change

Tanner crabs observed feasting at a bubbling methane seep on the deep seafloor in the northeast Pacific Ocean may be developing a way to adapt to climate change, says a marine ecologist from the University of Victoria whose work with Oregon-based researchers establishes for the first time that a commercially-harvested species is feeding on the energy source.

Researchers with Ocean Networks Canada (ONC), an initiative of University of Victoria (UVic), and...

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methane | tanner crab | Climate | Fabio De Leo Cabrera

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Science for public good: new World Data System International Technology Office opens at University of Victoria

Leveraging science and data for public good is at the heart of Ocean Networks Canada’s (ONC) work. ONC’s vision—to provide knowledge and leadership that deliver solutions for science, society and industry—took a big leap forward with a recent announcement to host the World Data System International Technology Office (WDS-ITO) at Queenswood, ONC’s new home at the University of Victoria’s Ocean-Climate Building.

World Data System

Figure 1. The World Data System aims to facilitate scientific research by coordinating and supporting trusted scientific data services for the provision, use and preservation of relevant datasets.

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World Data System | data management | Karen Payne

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ONC wraps up 2018 science theme series with international workshops in Spain, at new UVic ocean-climate home

Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) concluded its 2018 series of international science theme workshops this past fall with two events, one on observing and monitoring fisheries management/ecosystem functioning and biodiversity and another on sediment transport/carbon burial. The workshops were co-hosted by ONC senior staff scientists and ONC science theme leaders, who are uniquely positioned to connect ONC infrastructure and data with...

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workshops | staff scientist | Spain | Jacopo Aguzzi | Fabio De Leo

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Ocean Networks Canada Launches Call for Board Nominations

Four positions will open this year on the ONC Board of Directors and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Ocean Networks Canada operates the world-leading NEPTUNE, VENUS, and Arctic ocean observatories for the advancement of science and the benefit of Canada. Ocean Networks Canada collects and provides essential data required to address pressing scientific and policy issues. The innovative infrastructure supplies continuous power and Internet connectivity to a broad suite of subsea instruments from coastal to deep-ocean environments. Ocean Networks Canada is currently expanding its infrastructure to further deliver data for scientific research as well as new Smart Ocean Systems™ products...

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Jan 10, 2019

New UVic location for world-leading ocean and climate research

World-leading ocean and climate researchers at the University of Victoria have a new centre where they will continue producing the critical knowledge used by communities, governments and industry for sustainable ocean management and to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

The $9.5 million Ocean-Climate Building at Queenswood establishes a new research and technology site within walking distance of the UVic campus.

At today’s official opening, the Government of Canada announced $12.6 million over four years for Ocean Networks Canada (ONC), the anchor group in the building. The investment under Canada’s Ocean Protections Plan (...

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Nov 6, 2018

Helping remote coastal communities to #knowtheocean

Since 2012, Ocean Networks Canada’s (ONC) community observatories in the Arctic and along the British Columbia coast have delivered high-tech ocean monitoring solutions directly into the hands of coastal communities.

In October 2018, a small ONC team traveled to British Columbia’s north coast to maintain and upgrade the Prince Rupert and Kitamaat Village observatories (above left) with the help of Ocean Dynamics marine vessel Crown Royal (above right) and a Seaeye Falcon remotely operated vehicle (below centre). In both locations, the old infrastructure (installed in April 2017) was replaced by newly designed platforms with new cameras to improve the reliability of video data.

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Prince Rupert | Kitamaat Village | community observatory

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Ocean Networks Canada 2018 visiting scientist program: Marco Francescangeli of Marche Polytechnic University (Italy)

Visiting scientist Marco Francescangeli is a graduate of Marche Polytechnic University in Ancona, Italy where he completed his undergraduate and masters degrees in marine biology. He will be at Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) until March 2019 analyzing deep-sea ecosystems at Barkley Canyon and investigating anthropogenic impacts—caused by human activities—on marine life.

Francescangeli first heard of ONC from Jacopo Aguzzi, theme leader for life in the environments of the Northeast...

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