Researcher in Residence: Claudio Lo Iacono and cold-water corals
Ocean Networks Canada
Published: 18 August 2022
A new ONC-led study in Barkley Canyon explores how cold-water corals adapt to low-oxygen environments and internal tide dynamics, aiding future conservation efforts. Findings will support predictive models and sustainable deep-sea ecosystem management.
Keywords: Ocean stratification, oxygen minimum zone, coral research, ONC researcher in residence, HABISS project, PATTERN project.
Two-eyed seeing: Embracing the power of Indigenous knowledge for a healthy and sustainable Ocean
Ocean Networks Canada
Published: 14 December 2022
ONC supports “two-eyed seeing” to unite Indigenous and western knowledge in ocean science. A PLOS Biology article calls for co-created, ethical research that respects Indigenous rights and benefits both communities and ocean sustainability.
Keywords: Indigenous knowledge, ocean science, ONC, co-creation, sustainability
Oil & water fuels Ocean Networks Canada artistic residency
Ocean Networks Canada
Published: 19 January 2023
Colin Malloy, ONC’s 2022 artist-in-residence, used steelpan and ocean data to compose works exploring oil’s impact on oceans. His music transforms scientific data into sound, fostering emotional connections to climate issues and marine health.
Keywords: Colin Malloy, steelpan, oil, ocean data, climate change, ONC, music
