Ocean Networks Canada
@oceannetworks.ca
Our Internet-connected cabled observatories bring real-time continuous ocean data to the surface for research & decision-making.
One of Canada's Major Research Facilities & a University of Victoria initiative.
oceannetworks.ca
One of Canada's Major Research Facilities & a University of Victoria initiative.
oceannetworks.ca
3/🚢 “As we get closer to our worksite, the pressure & excitement of completing our goals is becoming more tangible. We've got our plan & a huge team of resources back at ONC to back us up. Looking forward to sending some positive updates!”
💬 Bradley Wells, ONC project engineer (EIT)
#CDNsci
💬 Bradley Wells, ONC project engineer (EIT)
#CDNsci
January 15, 2026 at 5:32 PM
3/🚢 “As we get closer to our worksite, the pressure & excitement of completing our goals is becoming more tangible. We've got our plan & a huge team of resources back at ONC to back us up. Looking forward to sending some positive updates!”
💬 Bradley Wells, ONC project engineer (EIT)
#CDNsci
💬 Bradley Wells, ONC project engineer (EIT)
#CDNsci
2/🚢 They are now entering the Drake Passage on their way to the Spanish Antarctic base, Juan Carlos I Station on Livingston Island.
@csiccat.bsky.social @uvic.ca @csic.es
🧪 🌊 #KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #OceanScience #PolarScience
@csiccat.bsky.social @uvic.ca @csic.es
🧪 🌊 #KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #OceanScience #PolarScience
January 15, 2026 at 5:32 PM
2/🚢 They are now entering the Drake Passage on their way to the Spanish Antarctic base, Juan Carlos I Station on Livingston Island.
@csiccat.bsky.social @uvic.ca @csic.es
🧪 🌊 #KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #OceanScience #PolarScience
@csiccat.bsky.social @uvic.ca @csic.es
🧪 🌊 #KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #OceanScience #PolarScience
1/🚢 ONC’s intrepid duo, Bradley + Ruchie transited through the Tierra del Fuego archipelago yesterday & caught some amazing sights aboard the BIO Hespérides with our partner, @csiccat.bsky.social.
@uvic.ca @csic.es
🧪 🌊 #KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #OceanScience #PolarScience
@uvic.ca @csic.es
🧪 🌊 #KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #OceanScience #PolarScience
January 15, 2026 at 5:32 PM
1/🚢 ONC’s intrepid duo, Bradley + Ruchie transited through the Tierra del Fuego archipelago yesterday & caught some amazing sights aboard the BIO Hespérides with our partner, @csiccat.bsky.social.
@uvic.ca @csic.es
🧪 🌊 #KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #OceanScience #PolarScience
@uvic.ca @csic.es
🧪 🌊 #KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #OceanScience #PolarScience
📣 Calling all #Canadian grad students 📣
Receive $20,000 to support your research using ONC's ocean data!
Apply for the Roy Hyndman Ocean Observing Award by 31 January 2026 🌊 bit.ly/3rI4gHP
#CdnSci #SciSky
Receive $20,000 to support your research using ONC's ocean data!
Apply for the Roy Hyndman Ocean Observing Award by 31 January 2026 🌊 bit.ly/3rI4gHP
#CdnSci #SciSky
January 14, 2026 at 5:52 PM
📣 Calling all #Canadian grad students 📣
Receive $20,000 to support your research using ONC's ocean data!
Apply for the Roy Hyndman Ocean Observing Award by 31 January 2026 🌊 bit.ly/3rI4gHP
#CdnSci #SciSky
Receive $20,000 to support your research using ONC's ocean data!
Apply for the Roy Hyndman Ocean Observing Award by 31 January 2026 🌊 bit.ly/3rI4gHP
#CdnSci #SciSky
3/🚢 Their mission: deploy two new shore stations and CTDs, and ensure the cables for CSIC-ONC observatories are protected from the forces of Antarctic sea ice ❄️🌊
Stay tuned for more updates from the southbound ONC team 🌊
#CDNsci #PolarResearch
@csiccat.bsky.social @csic.es @uvic.ca
Stay tuned for more updates from the southbound ONC team 🌊
#CDNsci #PolarResearch
@csiccat.bsky.social @csic.es @uvic.ca
January 13, 2026 at 12:02 AM
3/🚢 Their mission: deploy two new shore stations and CTDs, and ensure the cables for CSIC-ONC observatories are protected from the forces of Antarctic sea ice ❄️🌊
Stay tuned for more updates from the southbound ONC team 🌊
#CDNsci #PolarResearch
@csiccat.bsky.social @csic.es @uvic.ca
Stay tuned for more updates from the southbound ONC team 🌊
#CDNsci #PolarResearch
@csiccat.bsky.social @csic.es @uvic.ca
2/🚢The intrepid duo have safely joined our partner @csiccat.bsky.social al aboard the Oceanographic Research Vessel (BIO) Hespérides over the weekend.
They’re now preparing for the next leg of their trip: the transit to the Juan Carlos I Base in Antarctica.
@csic.es @uvic.ca
They’re now preparing for the next leg of their trip: the transit to the Juan Carlos I Base in Antarctica.
@csic.es @uvic.ca
January 13, 2026 at 12:02 AM
2/🚢The intrepid duo have safely joined our partner @csiccat.bsky.social al aboard the Oceanographic Research Vessel (BIO) Hespérides over the weekend.
They’re now preparing for the next leg of their trip: the transit to the Juan Carlos I Base in Antarctica.
@csic.es @uvic.ca
They’re now preparing for the next leg of their trip: the transit to the Juan Carlos I Base in Antarctica.
@csic.es @uvic.ca
1/🚢Last week, ONC’s Ruchie and Bradley set off for Punta Arenas, Chile—kicking off their journey south to Antarctica!
🌊 #KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #OceanScience #PolarScience
@csiccat.bsky.social @csic.es @uvic.ca
🌊 #KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #OceanScience #PolarScience
@csiccat.bsky.social @csic.es @uvic.ca
January 13, 2026 at 12:02 AM
1/🚢Last week, ONC’s Ruchie and Bradley set off for Punta Arenas, Chile—kicking off their journey south to Antarctica!
🌊 #KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #OceanScience #PolarScience
@csiccat.bsky.social @csic.es @uvic.ca
🌊 #KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #OceanScience #PolarScience
@csiccat.bsky.social @csic.es @uvic.ca
ONC wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season! Our office is closed 25 Dec–1 Jan, reopening 2 Jan 2026.
While we recharge, catch up on highlights like the missing zombie worms and new ocean-monitoring innovations from our summer expedition 👉🏼 icont.ac/51bzh
Sea you next year!
While we recharge, catch up on highlights like the missing zombie worms and new ocean-monitoring innovations from our summer expedition 👉🏼 icont.ac/51bzh
Sea you next year!
December 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
ONC wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season! Our office is closed 25 Dec–1 Jan, reopening 2 Jan 2026.
While we recharge, catch up on highlights like the missing zombie worms and new ocean-monitoring innovations from our summer expedition 👉🏼 icont.ac/51bzh
Sea you next year!
While we recharge, catch up on highlights like the missing zombie worms and new ocean-monitoring innovations from our summer expedition 👉🏼 icont.ac/51bzh
Sea you next year!
Melissa Denniston, ONC YSA from Nain, Nunatsiavut, shared the stage with Jax to reflect on her experience in the YSA program.
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ArcticResearch #ASM2025
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ArcticResearch #ASM2025
December 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Melissa Denniston, ONC YSA from Nain, Nunatsiavut, shared the stage with Jax to reflect on her experience in the YSA program.
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ArcticResearch #ASM2025
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ArcticResearch #ASM2025
Jax LaFlamme (Indigenous Community Learning Coordinator) shared how youths in Nunantsiavut bridges local Inuit knowledge and western science through the ONC Youth Science Ambassador (YSA) program.
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ArcticResearch #ASM2025
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ArcticResearch #ASM2025
December 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Jax LaFlamme (Indigenous Community Learning Coordinator) shared how youths in Nunantsiavut bridges local Inuit knowledge and western science through the ONC Youth Science Ambassador (YSA) program.
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ArcticResearch #ASM2025
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ArcticResearch #ASM2025
Jessy Phillips (Community Support Specialist) shared insights on ONC’s programs and partnerships in Inuit Nunangat over the past 13 years with highlights from engaging with youths, connecting with communities and supporting their environmental monitoring goals.
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ASM2025
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ASM2025
December 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Jessy Phillips (Community Support Specialist) shared insights on ONC’s programs and partnerships in Inuit Nunangat over the past 13 years with highlights from engaging with youths, connecting with communities and supporting their environmental monitoring goals.
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ASM2025
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ASM2025
Meghan Paulson (Executive Director, Observatory Operations) highlighted the role of partnerships in operating ONC’s multi-use ocean monitoring infrastructure in service of science, society, and industry.
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ArcticResearch #ASM2025
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ArcticResearch #ASM2025
December 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Meghan Paulson (Executive Director, Observatory Operations) highlighted the role of partnerships in operating ONC’s multi-use ocean monitoring infrastructure in service of science, society, and industry.
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ArcticResearch #ASM2025
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ArcticResearch #ASM2025
Luci Marshall (Community-Based Monitoring Manager) co-presented with Michelle Saunders, Nunatsiavut Research Centre Manager, on how strong community partnerships are key for impactful, meaningful coastal research.
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ArcticResearch #ASM2025
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ArcticResearch #ASM2025
December 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Luci Marshall (Community-Based Monitoring Manager) co-presented with Michelle Saunders, Nunatsiavut Research Centre Manager, on how strong community partnerships are key for impactful, meaningful coastal research.
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ArcticResearch #ASM2025
#KnowTheOcean #Arctic #ArcticResearch #ASM2025
And that’s a wrap on ArcticNet 2025!
The conference brought together community members, researchers, government, artists, and policy makers—highlighting the diversity of perspectives and the connections between different ways of knowing across the #Arctic region.
#KnowTheOcean #ASM2025
The conference brought together community members, researchers, government, artists, and policy makers—highlighting the diversity of perspectives and the connections between different ways of knowing across the #Arctic region.
#KnowTheOcean #ASM2025
December 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
And that’s a wrap on ArcticNet 2025!
The conference brought together community members, researchers, government, artists, and policy makers—highlighting the diversity of perspectives and the connections between different ways of knowing across the #Arctic region.
#KnowTheOcean #ASM2025
The conference brought together community members, researchers, government, artists, and policy makers—highlighting the diversity of perspectives and the connections between different ways of knowing across the #Arctic region.
#KnowTheOcean #ASM2025
Dive to the Endeavour hydrothermal vents—a deep-sea world of shifting plates, superheated fluids, and life without sunlight, nearly 2 km down.
🎧 Featuring Laurence Coogan (UVic) & Steve Mihaly (ONC)
Surfacing Secrets: Eyes on Endeavour -> bit.ly/ONCpodcast
🎧 Featuring Laurence Coogan (UVic) & Steve Mihaly (ONC)
Surfacing Secrets: Eyes on Endeavour -> bit.ly/ONCpodcast
December 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Dive to the Endeavour hydrothermal vents—a deep-sea world of shifting plates, superheated fluids, and life without sunlight, nearly 2 km down.
🎧 Featuring Laurence Coogan (UVic) & Steve Mihaly (ONC)
Surfacing Secrets: Eyes on Endeavour -> bit.ly/ONCpodcast
🎧 Featuring Laurence Coogan (UVic) & Steve Mihaly (ONC)
Surfacing Secrets: Eyes on Endeavour -> bit.ly/ONCpodcast
Something’s missing in the deep sea… 🪱
ONC’s final 2025 newsletter explores the case of the missing zombie worms, new ocean-monitoring tech from our summer expedition, and more!
Dive in 🌊 icont.ac/51bzh
#KnowTheOcean
ONC’s final 2025 newsletter explores the case of the missing zombie worms, new ocean-monitoring tech from our summer expedition, and more!
Dive in 🌊 icont.ac/51bzh
#KnowTheOcean
December 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Something’s missing in the deep sea… 🪱
ONC’s final 2025 newsletter explores the case of the missing zombie worms, new ocean-monitoring tech from our summer expedition, and more!
Dive in 🌊 icont.ac/51bzh
#KnowTheOcean
ONC’s final 2025 newsletter explores the case of the missing zombie worms, new ocean-monitoring tech from our summer expedition, and more!
Dive in 🌊 icont.ac/51bzh
#KnowTheOcean
ONC is at ArcticNet 2025 in Calgary this week!
Stop by our booth to grab a copy of our special-edition 20th anniversary calendar 🗓️
Don’t miss Luci Marshall’s presentation this afternoon, where she’ll share highlights from ONC’s Community Fishers program in Nunatsiavut ❄️
#KnowTheOcean
Stop by our booth to grab a copy of our special-edition 20th anniversary calendar 🗓️
Don’t miss Luci Marshall’s presentation this afternoon, where she’ll share highlights from ONC’s Community Fishers program in Nunatsiavut ❄️
#KnowTheOcean
December 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
ONC is at ArcticNet 2025 in Calgary this week!
Stop by our booth to grab a copy of our special-edition 20th anniversary calendar 🗓️
Don’t miss Luci Marshall’s presentation this afternoon, where she’ll share highlights from ONC’s Community Fishers program in Nunatsiavut ❄️
#KnowTheOcean
Stop by our booth to grab a copy of our special-edition 20th anniversary calendar 🗓️
Don’t miss Luci Marshall’s presentation this afternoon, where she’ll share highlights from ONC’s Community Fishers program in Nunatsiavut ❄️
#KnowTheOcean
🧊Dive into the #Arctic Ocean!
Since 2012, ONC + Cambridge Bay community have been monitoring life under the Arctic ice through a cabled observatory deployed 8 m below sea surface on Victoria Island, #Nunavut—within #Inuit territory.
🎥 Full video: https://bit.ly/4oas3uH
Since 2012, ONC + Cambridge Bay community have been monitoring life under the Arctic ice through a cabled observatory deployed 8 m below sea surface on Victoria Island, #Nunavut—within #Inuit territory.
🎥 Full video: https://bit.ly/4oas3uH
December 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🧊Dive into the #Arctic Ocean!
Since 2012, ONC + Cambridge Bay community have been monitoring life under the Arctic ice through a cabled observatory deployed 8 m below sea surface on Victoria Island, #Nunavut—within #Inuit territory.
🎥 Full video: https://bit.ly/4oas3uH
Since 2012, ONC + Cambridge Bay community have been monitoring life under the Arctic ice through a cabled observatory deployed 8 m below sea surface on Victoria Island, #Nunavut—within #Inuit territory.
🎥 Full video: https://bit.ly/4oas3uH
1/🫨 ONC’s land+seafloor seismic network successfully detected an #earthquake 60km southwest of Kyuquot, #BritishColumbia on Dec 9 & notified critical infrastructure subscribers.
The earthquake occurred around 8:44 pm PST.
University of Victoria
#Canada #CDNtech #EarthquakeEarlyWarning
The earthquake occurred around 8:44 pm PST.
University of Victoria
#Canada #CDNtech #EarthquakeEarlyWarning
December 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
1/🫨 ONC’s land+seafloor seismic network successfully detected an #earthquake 60km southwest of Kyuquot, #BritishColumbia on Dec 9 & notified critical infrastructure subscribers.
The earthquake occurred around 8:44 pm PST.
University of Victoria
#Canada #CDNtech #EarthquakeEarlyWarning
The earthquake occurred around 8:44 pm PST.
University of Victoria
#Canada #CDNtech #EarthquakeEarlyWarning
Tsunami waves take about 12 hours to travel from #Japan across the #Pacific to the #BC coast.
These waves are expected to pose a limited threat to the region, and ONC’s NEPTUNE bottom pressure recorder sensors should detect the first small waves around 6pm.
🌎 bit.ly/oncearthquakedata
#earthquake
These waves are expected to pose a limited threat to the region, and ONC’s NEPTUNE bottom pressure recorder sensors should detect the first small waves around 6pm.
🌎 bit.ly/oncearthquakedata
#earthquake
December 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Tsunami waves take about 12 hours to travel from #Japan across the #Pacific to the #BC coast.
These waves are expected to pose a limited threat to the region, and ONC’s NEPTUNE bottom pressure recorder sensors should detect the first small waves around 6pm.
🌎 bit.ly/oncearthquakedata
#earthquake
These waves are expected to pose a limited threat to the region, and ONC’s NEPTUNE bottom pressure recorder sensors should detect the first small waves around 6pm.
🌎 bit.ly/oncearthquakedata
#earthquake
Feeling crabby? 🦀
Dive into the stunning marine life at ONC’s Holyrood coastal observatory—84m below the surface in Conception Bay, #Newfoundland
Operated in partnership with Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University.
🎥 Full video: https://ow.ly/NgTx50XvWRq
#KnowTheOcean
Dive into the stunning marine life at ONC’s Holyrood coastal observatory—84m below the surface in Conception Bay, #Newfoundland
Operated in partnership with Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University.
🎥 Full video: https://ow.ly/NgTx50XvWRq
#KnowTheOcean
November 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Feeling crabby? 🦀
Dive into the stunning marine life at ONC’s Holyrood coastal observatory—84m below the surface in Conception Bay, #Newfoundland
Operated in partnership with Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University.
🎥 Full video: https://ow.ly/NgTx50XvWRq
#KnowTheOcean
Dive into the stunning marine life at ONC’s Holyrood coastal observatory—84m below the surface in Conception Bay, #Newfoundland
Operated in partnership with Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University.
🎥 Full video: https://ow.ly/NgTx50XvWRq
#KnowTheOcean
Innovation across #Canada's research landscape is inspiring!
ONC wrapped up 3 days of collaborating, sharing insights, & planning for a strong future w/ partners at #CSPC25.
We are proud to be part of the University of Victoria delegation w/ UVic Research & Innovation & UVic ACET.
#KnowTheOcean
ONC wrapped up 3 days of collaborating, sharing insights, & planning for a strong future w/ partners at #CSPC25.
We are proud to be part of the University of Victoria delegation w/ UVic Research & Innovation & UVic ACET.
#KnowTheOcean
November 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Innovation across #Canada's research landscape is inspiring!
ONC wrapped up 3 days of collaborating, sharing insights, & planning for a strong future w/ partners at #CSPC25.
We are proud to be part of the University of Victoria delegation w/ UVic Research & Innovation & UVic ACET.
#KnowTheOcean
ONC wrapped up 3 days of collaborating, sharing insights, & planning for a strong future w/ partners at #CSPC25.
We are proud to be part of the University of Victoria delegation w/ UVic Research & Innovation & UVic ACET.
#KnowTheOcean
Take a peek into the deep sea with SeaTube—ONC’s video archive of ROV dives and seafloor cameras.
Join ONC project manager, Vanessa Stewart to learn how to search, view, annotate, share, and download videos on SeaTube 🪼 bit.ly/4peorbS
Hosted by COAST.
#KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #SciComm #CDNtech
Join ONC project manager, Vanessa Stewart to learn how to search, view, annotate, share, and download videos on SeaTube 🪼 bit.ly/4peorbS
Hosted by COAST.
#KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #SciComm #CDNtech
November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Take a peek into the deep sea with SeaTube—ONC’s video archive of ROV dives and seafloor cameras.
Join ONC project manager, Vanessa Stewart to learn how to search, view, annotate, share, and download videos on SeaTube 🪼 bit.ly/4peorbS
Hosted by COAST.
#KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #SciComm #CDNtech
Join ONC project manager, Vanessa Stewart to learn how to search, view, annotate, share, and download videos on SeaTube 🪼 bit.ly/4peorbS
Hosted by COAST.
#KnowTheOcean #CDNsci #SciComm #CDNtech
2/❄️ At the #CSPC2025 opening session, experts stressed the importance of research infrastructure for #Arctic challenges.
ONC’s Benoît Pirenne joined a panel on Arctic monitoring, Indigenous coordination, and supporting government decisions.
@sciencepolicy.ca
#KnowTheOcean
ONC’s Benoît Pirenne joined a panel on Arctic monitoring, Indigenous coordination, and supporting government decisions.
@sciencepolicy.ca
#KnowTheOcean
November 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
2/❄️ At the #CSPC2025 opening session, experts stressed the importance of research infrastructure for #Arctic challenges.
ONC’s Benoît Pirenne joined a panel on Arctic monitoring, Indigenous coordination, and supporting government decisions.
@sciencepolicy.ca
#KnowTheOcean
ONC’s Benoît Pirenne joined a panel on Arctic monitoring, Indigenous coordination, and supporting government decisions.
@sciencepolicy.ca
#KnowTheOcean
1/❄️ ONC is proud to join the @uvic.ca delegation at #CSPC2025!
Delegates are invited to visit ONC, @uvicresearch.bsky.social, and UVic Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) at booths 2007, 2009 and 2011.
@sciencepolicy.ca
#KnowTheOcean
Delegates are invited to visit ONC, @uvicresearch.bsky.social, and UVic Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) at booths 2007, 2009 and 2011.
@sciencepolicy.ca
#KnowTheOcean
November 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
1/❄️ ONC is proud to join the @uvic.ca delegation at #CSPC2025!
Delegates are invited to visit ONC, @uvicresearch.bsky.social, and UVic Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) at booths 2007, 2009 and 2011.
@sciencepolicy.ca
#KnowTheOcean
Delegates are invited to visit ONC, @uvicresearch.bsky.social, and UVic Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) at booths 2007, 2009 and 2011.
@sciencepolicy.ca
#KnowTheOcean