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The Ocean Networks Canada Observatory, comprising VENUS and NEPTUNE Canada cabled networks, supports transformative coastal to deep ocean research and technology. It enables real-time interactive experiments, focused on ocean health, ecosystems, resources, natural hazards, and marine conservation. The Observatory is a national facility led by the University of Victoria for a pan-Canadian consortium of universities and partners.
Both networks collect continuous real-time data including: temperature, salinity, oxygen, density, pressure, carbon dioxide, video footage and hydrophone clips. Data is considered real-time because it is streamed online within seconds of being collected and thus allows researchers and the public the opportunity to analyze changes in ocean properties first-hand from the comfort of their labs or homes. The real-time data also enables researchers to observe the ocean 24/7, a feat that was not possible even 10 years ago.
The VENUS and NEPTUNE Canada networks are a revolutionary laboratory that is increasing our knowledge of the marine ecosystem and its many processes.
Benefits of real-time data from the deep-sea;
- Increased scientific knowledge of the marine ecosystem and processes
- Increased understanding of human impacts
- Natural hazard detection and warning for coastal communities
- Education opportunities
For more information and to access data please visit the NEPTUNE Canada and VENUS websites directly or use the following direct links!
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