The University of Victoria91裸聊视频檚 Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) initiative will receive a federal investment of $114.8 million over the next six years to advance ocean observing and expand the reach of its open access big data.
Announced Friday (Aug. 19), the funding will be awarded through the Major Science Initiatives Fund of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, a fund that covers portions of operating and maintenance costs of select national science facilities across the country.
Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the world and ONC is the only national ocean observatory 91裸聊视频� it operates more than 9,000 coastal and deep sea sensors in the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic oceans.
The support will aid the observatory91裸聊视频檚 endeavour to develop climate crisis solutions, in addition to promoting safer coastal communities, Indigenous ocean data stewardship and a sustainable economy.
91裸聊视频淭his funding recognizes Ocean Networks Canada for its leadership and the profound difference it91裸聊视频檚 making on all three Canadian coasts and internationally,91裸聊视频� said UVic president and vice-chancellor Kevin Hall. 91裸聊视频淎s a research university, we take pride in working in partnership to create a better world 91裸聊视频� by taking action on climate change and working with partners to make life better on land and below the water.91裸聊视频�
Over the last 16 years ONC has expanded beyond its initial work in the Salish Sea to create an extensive network of underwater observing infrastructure. According to ONC president and CEO Kate Moran, real-time and long-time series ocean data enable a range of services that facilitate scientific discovery.
The data supports climate impact monitoring, maritime safety, innovation in climate change mitigation and even contributes to B.C.91裸聊视频檚 earthquake and tsunami early warning systems.
91裸聊视频淐anadians can be proud of their national observatory that not only yields valuable insights into this undersea world that covers two thirds of our planet, but also contributes to Canada91裸聊视频檚 climate leadership through innovation in ocean nature-based and technological climate mitigation solutions and coastal resilience,91裸聊视频� Moran said.
91裸聊视频淭his investment also means that ONC, through its work with the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, can continue working with partners in Canada and internationally to advance projects in pursuit of healthier oceans, science that promotes ocean resilience and a citizenry engaged with the oceans91裸聊视频� role in supporting life on this planet.91裸聊视频�
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