Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) is a premier ocean observing and research facility based in Victoria, BC. Established in 2007 and managed by the not-for-profit ONC Society, it operates advanced observatories across Canada’s Arctic, Pacific, and Atlantic coasts. ONC collects extensive biological, chemical, geological, and physical ocean data to support science, industry, and society.
The organization utilizes a network of cabled, mobile, and community-based systems that connect thousands of subsea instruments. These observatories gather continuous data from various sensors deployed on ferries, gliders, buoys, and weather stations, enabling long-term monitoring of ocean processes. ONC provides real-time, open-access data streams to over 70,000 global users through its data management system, Oceans 3.0.
ONC supports scientific research, industry solutions, and community engagement. It collaborates with Indigenous communities and offers educational programs to promote ocean science. By emphasizing open data access and inclusivity, ONC advances ocean intelligence and responsible stewardship of marine environments.
Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) is a premier ocean observing and research facility based in Victoria, BC. Established in 2007 and managed by the not-for-profit ONC Society, it operates advanced observatories across Canada’s Arctic, Pacific, and Atlantic coasts. ONC collects extensive biological, chemical, geological, and physical ocean data to support science, industry, and society.
The organization utilizes a network of cabled, mobile, and community-based systems that connect thousands of subsea instruments. These observatories gather continuous data from various sensors deployed on ferries, gliders, buoys, and weather stations, enabling long-term monitoring of ocean processes. ONC provides real-time, open-access data streams to over 70,000 global users through its data management system, Oceans 3.0.
ONC supports scientific research, industry solutions, and community engagement. It collaborates with Indigenous communities and offers educational programs to promote ocean science. By emphasizing open data access and inclusivity, ONC advances ocean intelligence and responsible stewardship of marine environments.
