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Marine Safety

Aug 31, 2016

Cambridge Bay observatory monitors Arctic ocean health and safety

As shrinking sea ice ushers in a new era for arctic tourism, Ocean Networks Canada’s (ONC) newly expanded Cambridge Bay observatory becomes a vital tool for monitoring ocean health and marine safety.

Arctic Observatory Map

Map of Ocean Networks Canada data sources and installations in the Arctic.

On 29 August, the cruise ship Crystal Serenity arrived in Cambridge Bay Nunavut, bringing 1600 passengers and crew to the tiny hamlet, temporarily doubling the population of about 1500 people. ...

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Arctic | Cambridge Bay | sea ice | platform | Marine Safety | Arctic Ocean | arctic observing

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With thanks to the Government of Canada’s Western Diversification Program and partner IBM Canada, Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) today announced the latest development of its world-leading ocean observing technology, located off Canada’s West Coast.

Smart Ocean™ will build upon the NEPTUNE and VENUS subsea observatories with a planned expansion of five cabled ocean observing systems along the northern coast of BC and northern Strait of Georgia.

Coupled with ONC’s unique data management system Oceans 2.0, and in partnership with IBM Canada, the Smart Ocean™ program will use marine sensors and data analysis to enhance environmental stewardship as well...

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Smart Ocean™ | WED | Western Economic Diversification | Funding | announcement | Government of Canada | CECR | IBM Canada | Marine Safety | Public Safety | Environmental Protection

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