Discovering and protecting seamounts in the northeast Pacific
Ocean Networks Canada
Published: 31 August 2018
During the 2018 Northeast Pacific Seamounts Expedition, scientists discovered six new underwater volcanoes and rich marine biodiversity, advancing research and marine protection efforts in partnership with DFO, the Haida Nation, ONC, and Oceana Canada.
Keywords: EV Nautilus, SGaan Kinghlas, marine protected area, deep-sea coral, sponge forests, ocean monitoring, seamount expedition
Underwater cameras: a window to the deep sea
Ocean Networks Canada
Published: 8 May 2019
Ocean Networks Canada's deep-sea cameras capture rare marine life moments and help monitor biodiversity. Citizen scientists can join by watching live feeds or archived footage, contributing to discoveries like deep-sea feeding and crab migrations.
Keywords: nderwater cameras, deep sea, citizen science, marine life behavior, Barkley Canyon, hydrothermal vents, biodiversity monitoring
Ocean Networks Canada partners with Canada Line operators on a simulated earthquake early warning exercise
Ocean Networks Canada
Published: 18 October 2018
Ocean Networks Canada has completed installation of underwater sensors for an earthquake early warning system off Canada's west coast, offering 20 seconds to 2 minutes of advance notice—helping protect infrastructure like Vancouver’s Canada Line transit.
Keywords: megathrust earthquake, public safety, tsunami monitoring, ShakeOut drill, TransLink, early warning system, Emergency Management BC.
