Ocean Networks Canada

• B.C. tech helping beam near-real-time data from Antarctic seafloor

  New technology designed by B.C. researchers is helping provide near-real-time data monitoring the state of the ocean on Antarctica's coast.

  Science

  Mar 11
  
• B.C. scientists helping develop understanding of Antarctic waters

  A cache of scientific equipment that could fit in the back of an SUV has been lowered into the Southern Ocean, streaming open-source data to monitor the ocean's health.

  Environment

  Jan 18, 2024
  
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• Deep sea robot expedition sets sails off Vancouver Island coast

  Starting Sunday, the Ocean Networks Canada Abyss Summer Expedition is embarking on a 22-day expedition with two robots, also known as remotely operated vehicles (ROV).

  Environment

  Jun 25, 2023
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• Canadian Light Source and VIDO-InterVac in Saskatoon receiving $13.4M from feds

  Close to $40 million over two years to support cutting-edge research at seven Canadian facilities has been announced by the federal government.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2019
• B.C. looking to buy first hybrid sensors to detect data for earthquake early warning

  "If we want to be able to respond, we need that early warning. We need that one or two minutes."

  News

  Mar 18, 2019
• Earthquake early-warning system installed off coast of British Columbia

  The first-of-its kind warning sensors are installed along the Cascadia subduction zone and when fully operating next March will be able to estimate location and magnitude of a megathrust earthquake.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2018
• Feds give $46M to UVic ocean science facility

  While humans have mapped the surfaces of the moon and Mars, our own deep sea remains largely a mystery — but Ocean Networks Canada is working to change that.

  Environment

  Jan 10, 2017
• Ocean sunfish spotted in B.C. waters as tropical fish move north

  A large sunfish that washed up off northern Vancouver Island this weekend is just one of several tropical species migrating north.

  Aug 25, 2015
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• Exploration Vessel Nautilus offers unique glimpse into Canadian waters

  The University of Victoria's Ocean Networks Canada is set to launch an unprecedented journey that will give a rare real-time glimpse into the deep undersea world.

  Aug 24, 2015