ONC

Ocean Networks Canada

https://www.oceannetworks.ca/

Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) is a world-leading ocean observing facility hosted and owned by the University of Victoria (UVic). ONC delivers ocean data from its cabled, mobile and community-based observing networks that represent an essential component of Canada’s ocean observing science capacity. By bringing data to the surface, ONC provides ocean intelligence to scientists, governments, organizations, and citizens. Ocean data are archived, processed and made freely available via ONC’s data management system, Oceans 3.0.

2474 Arbutus Road, Victoria, BC, Canada

Established: 2006

Organisation type: Research/academic institution
Geographical scope: National
Member countries: Canada
Participating countries: Germany, Spain, United States
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Organisation’s vision:

Ocean Networks Canada enhances life on Earth by providing ocean intelligence that delivers solutions for science, society, and industry.

Organisation’s mission:

Ocean Networks Canada will launch world-leading, next-generation physical and digital infrastructures, grow data services, and foster partnerships for a bright ocean future and a resilient planet.

Organisation’s objectives (if different from the Mission):

1. Advance ocean observing
2. Develop and deliver world-leading data and ocean intelligence products and services
3. Enable ocean-based solutions for climate change mitigation and coastal resilience

Keywords

  • Indigenous partnerships
  • Science Facilitation
  • data management
  • ocean observing
  • telepresence

Activities

  • Data management, interoperability, sharing, access, open data policies
  • Ocean literacy/public outreach
  • Technical coordination of ocean observing