Smart Ocean™ | From Sensors to Decisions
Ocean Networks Canada
Published: 15 October 2014
Smart Ocean™ is a Canadian initiative using world-leading cabled ocean observatories to enhance marine safety, environmental protection, and science-based decision-making, supported by real-time analytics and major federal and industry partnerships.
Keywords: Smart Ocean™, marine safety, environmental monitoring, real-time analytics, Ocean Networks Canada
Vehicle in the Vent Plume
Ocean Networks Canada
Published: 4 June 2014
On 20 May 2014, SONAR data from COVIS revealed hydrothermal plumes at Grotto vent as ROPOS surveyed North Tower. The study aimed to identify the dominant acoustic backscatter source—particles or temperature—using water samples and temperature profiles.
Keywords: SONAR, acoustic backscatter, hydrothermal plume, black smoker, plume sampling, Niskin bottles, temperature profile, heat flux
Sablefish Countdown Redux
Ocean Networks Canada
Published: 21 May 2014
Join a new Digital Fishers study to count sablefish (black cod) in 1-minute video clips. Citizen scientists' counts will support marine research and help refine computer algorithms for automated fish detection in underwater footage.
Keywords: Digital Fishers, sablefish, black cod, citizen science, fish counting, underwater video, University of Victoria
