Barkley Canyon under the microscope
Ocean Networks Canada
Published: 30 October 2015
Barkley Canyon, a deep-sea biodiversity hotspot, hosts a variety of ONC instruments supporting global research on gas hydrates, canyon dynamics, and marine life. A recent workshop set future goals to expand observations and restore real-time data access.
Keywords: benthic ecology, carbon exchange, canyon dynamics, AUVs, marine sensors, ocean observatory, Barkley Canyon Refresh Workshop.
A Conversation with ONC Visiting Scholar, Dr. Tom Kwasnitschka
Ocean Networks Canada
Published: 29 September 2015
Deep-sea volcanologist Tom Kwasnitschka uses high-resolution photogrammetry and virtual reality to create immersive 3D seafloor maps. Partnering with Ocean Networks Canada, he surveys hydrothermal vents to advance marine geology and habitat studies.
Keywords: seafloor survey, E/V Nautilus, Faulty Towers, ARENA simulator, Endeavour vent field, marine geology, Juan de Fuca Ridge.
The cumulative effects of bottom trawling and low oxygen on marine life
Ocean Networks Canada
Published: 30 January 2017
Ocean Networks Canada’s 2016 study reveals deep-sea bottom trawling severely impacts marine life on Vancouver Island’s continental slope, especially in low-oxygen zones. The findings support new fisheries management strategies to protect seafloor ecosystems.
Keywords: NEPTUNE observatory, fisheries management, coral sponge reefs, trawling policy, seafloor impact, dissolved oxygen, Maéva Gauthier
