Ocean Networks Canada

Join the Ocean Networks Canada-hosted panel moderated by Canada’s Chief Science Advisor Dr. Mona Nemer, Deep Dive into Ocean Climate Solutions.

Join Us at the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly: “Digitizing The Arctic - Science and Industry Synergies” session. 📌 Location: Reykjavik, Ríma A, Harpa Ground Floor 📅 Date: October 2024, 13:45 Organized by: Polar Connect Consortium (NORDUnet, SUNET, Swedish Polar Research Secretariat, Vetenskapsrådet / Swedish Research Council, High Arctic Ocean Observation System (HiAOOS), R&D for the next generation of scientific instrumentation, tools and methods (HORIZON-INFRA-2022-TECH-01-01); Technologies and collaborations for sustained Arctic Ocean Observing System (AOOS) supported by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs We are bringing together experts from science and industry to discuss the synergies that will drive the future of Arctic digitization. This session will explore innovative technologies and collaborations needed for a sustainable Arctic Ocean Observing System (AOOS) and the development of next-generation scientific instruments, tools, and methods. Speakers & Panelists: ● Jørgen Qvist, Chief Networking Operating Officer, NORDUnet: Arctic Connectivity ● Hanne Sagen, Research Leader & Coordinator of HiAOOS, Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center (NERSC), Arctic Observing ● Bjørn Rønning, Director, Norwegian Data Center Industry: Economic Value and Potential Impact of Digital Infrastructure in the Arctic ● Benoît Pirenne, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, Ocean Networks Canada ● Arne Hestnes, Director Digital Technology, KONGSBERG Discovery ● Tore Furevik, Managing Director, Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center (NERSC) #PolarConnect #NPF #ArcticCircleAssembely

To maximize warning time for offshore earthquakes, ONC hosts seismic sensors as close as possible to the Cascadia Subduction Zone in the Northeast Pacific Ocean. ONC’s ‘land+seafloor’ seismic network provides maximum notification time compared to land-only systems for most earthquakes occurring off the BC coast. Taiwan and Japan are the only other places in the world that hosts ‘land+seafloor’ seismic networks. Learn more about ONC’s earthquake early warning service, coming soon for BC critical infrastructure operators 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/serviceEEW #KnowTheOcean University of Victoria ShakeOut

Did you see nature’s light show Thursday night? Once again, ONC’s subsea observatories on the west and east coasts of Canada picked up a geomagnetic storm that contributed to an impressive northern lights display! Detections registered as deep as 2.7 kilometres beneath the ocean surface, on ONC’s Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers, which are equipped with compasses and are used to measure ocean currents. The most noteworthy magnetic shift this week occurred in the Strait of Georgia and we will continue to monitor how geomagnetic storms are registering on our instruments. Learn more about the solar storm that was detected by ONC’s instruments back in May 👉https://bit.ly/3WI3paE #KnowTheOcean University of Victoria

Flashback Friday: check out our team conducting maintenance on the Cambridge Bay Coastal Community Observatory! Learn more about ONC's Community Based Monitoring initiatives 👉 https://lnkd.in/gK79MhRt

"The rapid intensification of this storm...means we are seeing the reality of climate change. The Gulf of Mexico is extremely warm….and the surface heat of the ocean is fuel for these hurricanes." This morning, ONC CEO & President, Kate Moran spoke with CBC's Gregor Craigie about extreme weather events driven by the #ClimateCrisis, such as #HurricaneMilton. Listen to the On the Island segment now 📻 https://bit.ly/400Xb7I #KnowTheOcean

📰Hot off the press! 📰 Our Fall 2024 newsletter is out – learn how we are collecting data from pole to pole, meet the charismatic deep-sea “Beach Boys”, and check out what ONC had to offer in fiscal year 2023/2024! Dive in 🤿 https://bit.ly/3U3QCgR #KnowTheOcean

ONC is #hiring a 2024 Ocean Literacy and Events Administrator Co-op (January - August 2025). The Ocean Literacy and Event Administrator will assist in coordinating and delivering ocean literacy messages at internally hosted offerings and key events, including but not limited to Science Rendezvous and World Ocean Day. The duties of the Ocean Literacy and Event Administrator will be as follows: - Grow the K-12 presentation audience, both face-to-face in British Columbia and virtually across Canada - Coordinate aspects of events through planning, website work, and communication channels - Engage with the educators, students, and the public Posting closes October 17. Full details and to apply: https://lnkd.in/eKZhpm5q

Imagine Canada as a global leader in the Blue Economy. What's stopping us? Let's explore the opportunities lying beneath our waves. Read the groundbreaking op-ed by Kate Moran, President & CEO of Ocean Networks Canada: https://lnkd.in/gZk47dNY

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of our first day of sea trials off Vancouver Island! Today, we tested the through-frame lift function, successfully carrying a payload to the seafloor at a depth of 2,571 meters. Additionally, we conducted tests on the heave compensation, inertial navigation systems (INS), lights and camera settings, along with various system checks during both descent and ascent. Thank you to everyone involved, very proud moment for our crew!