Empowering coastal communities Annual Report 1 April 2018 – 31 March 2019

a university of victoria initiative Ocean Networks Canada // Annual Report 2018 – 2019 From deep sea to community-based observing Understanding our changing ocean and coastline has never been more important. With the longest coastline in the world, the well-being and livelihoods of Canada’s coastal and Indigenous communities depend upon the health, safety, and management of our ocean at this critical time.

04 06 08 10 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 Turning Data North Coast Vancouver and The Arctic Building Youth Science Community World-class Data Expedition 2018 Northeast Pacific Women at #knowtheocean Into Knowledge of British Campbell River Capacity Ambassadors Fishers and Tools From Cosmos to Seamounts the Helm Media Highlights Columbia Core Expedition

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Turning data into knowledge

Arctic Ocean

GASCOYNE INLET

CAMBRIDGE BAY

GJOA HAVEN KUGLUKTUK

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Hudson Bay

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Ocean Networks Canada’s observatories Since 2012, ONC has continued to innovate and communities, these custom provide a real-time connection to a diverse adapt ocean observing technology in collaboration observing systems are designed ONC has helped increase and improve Tsleil-Waututh range of ocean environments in the with coastal communities who are experiencing to meet local needs and empower Nation’s scientific monitoring capacity, including ocean changes first hand. By complementing these youth, elders, and leaders with the northeast Pacific, the Arctic, and the Atlantic. providing equipment, important ongoing training community-based observing systems with education, tools and knowledge they need to for community members, and support for using the Open access data from thousands of training, and outreach programs in ocean technology make informed decisions about data and information. This contributes to our long- and data interpretation, we are empowering their changing coastal and marine term goals of producing trustworthy science to inform sensors in the deep sea and coastal areas communities and building our joint expertise in ocean resources. This ocean intelligence support scientific research and deliver data monitoring. can inform actions and policy to management and decision-making. and data products important for ocean ensure continued community Spencer Taft | Cumulative Effects Project Manager, literacy and decision-making. In partnership with coastal and Indigenous resilience. Tsleil-Waututh Nation

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North Coast of British Columbia

The ocean surrounding the Great Bear Rainforest on the north and central coasts of British Columbia is one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world. ONC has three community observatories that monitor this area of biological, cultural, and economic significance where safe transportation is a growing focus of attention.

Prince Rupert is located in Ts’msyen territory. The gathered by the observatories will support safer community observatory has three instrumented sites; shipping and incident response in these pristine coastal Digby Island, Ridley Island, and at the Atlin Terminal. The communities. The Haisla people have locations support two seafloor platforms, a land-based lived off the land and oceanographic radar system, and weather stations. The Kitamaat Village is home to the Haisla people, located observing systems were developed in collaboration at the head of Douglas Channel. During this time of water resources of the with community members and leadership from the increased economic development, the Kitamaat Village Douglas Channel and Metlakatla, Lax Kw’alaams, Kitselas, Kitsumkalum, and community observatory gathers benchmark data on our traditional territory Gitxaala Nations, as well as with the Port of Prince the ocean environment before further waterfront for hundreds of years, Rupert and the Port Environmental Stewardship development takes place. The shore station—equipped and protecting these Committee. with a camera and weather station—is cabled to resources for future underwater instruments that track and record water generations is a strong Home to North America’s deepest natural harbour, quality parameters, underwater sounds of marine commitment for every Prince Rupert is the fastest growing port for trans-Pacific mammals and vessels, and livestream video from an Haisla member. trade. The area is also home to abundant marine life underwater camera. In addition, the observatory is and creates a natural feeding ground for grey whales, equipped with an Automatic Identification System (AIS) Haisla Nation website humpbacks, and orcas. The real-time, long-term data antenna to track large vessels in the region.

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Vancouver Campbell River

Installed in March 2016, the Campbell River community observatory in Discovery Passage is located within Kwakwaka’wakw and Coast Salish Territory.

This area has seen progressive growth of marine traffic over the years, and it is important to have baseline data of the local marine environment before additional development begins. The publicly available scientific data from this observatory contributes to the assessment of any long-term, cumulative, or accident- related impacts.

ONC’s underwater cameras allow scientists and communities to make visual observations in ocean environments that are difficult to access or study on a regular basis. These cameras can be used for a variety of scientific purposes, including observing previously Protected from the open ocean, the calm the-art Internet-connected seafloor observatory and a unseen behaviour of fish and invertebrates, and long- term monitoring of biodiversity under changing ocean waters of Burrard Inlet form Vancouver’s mobile Community Fishers application that allows vessel operators to collect comprehensive ocean data, from conditions. primary port area. As part of the Salish the seafloor to the surface. Sea—an intricate network of coastal waterways that winds through southern “This project highlights the continued investments our British Columbia and Washington government is making in protecting and restoring our ocean and marine ecosystems. I continue to work closely State—it is considered one of the most with the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and organizations like biologically rich inland seas in the world. ONC to ensure that we are restoring our environment for the benefit of future generations ,” says Terry Beech, In 2019, the Tsleil-Waututh Nation worked with Member of Parliament Burnaby North Seymore. ONC to install a community observatory in Burrard Inlet to monitor the health of this busy downtown waterway. The observatory is helping us understand Tsleil-Waututh envisions a sustainable the cumulative effects of climate change, industry, and development on environmental conditions. This area future for Burrard Inlet, where wild foods is home to Canada’s largest seaport, several densely harvested by our ancestors are abundant populated cities, the endangered southern resident and our waters are clean and healthy. killer whales, and many unique ocean environments, The launch of this new partnership is an such as the naturally anoxic glacial fjord at Saanich Inlet important step to ensure the future of and the turbulent Fraser River delta. our region. Chief Maureen Thomas | Tsleil-Waututh Nation The scientific observing systems provided by ONC and funded by the Federal government include a state-of-

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The Arctic ONC and its partners in Indigenous communities Building on seven years of continuous ocean monitoring in Cambridge Bay, ONC has are working together expanded its reach and partnerships within the Inuit Nunangat region, working with a using instrument-based growing number of Nunavut communities to combine traditional and local knowledge monitoring, Indigenous with the collection, analysis, and use of scientific ocean data. knowledge, and local observations to understand the impacts of changing A data acquisition pipeline was designed and implemented by ocean conditions at local ONC to permit communities and and global scales. scientists to have open access to Maia Hoeberechts | Associate ocean and ice data collected through Director Learning & Community the Canadian Rangers Ocean Watch Engagement, ONC (CROW) program with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. A light-weight Community Engagement data portal, planned for northern in the Arctic. Internet connectivity, was designed and implemented to make these ONC successfully engaged a wide data easily available in the regions in range of knowledge holders, college which they are being collected. students, and youth in four Nunavut communities (Kugluktuk, Cambridge Bay, Gjoa Haven, Iqaluit) along with northern and southern scientists from post-secondary institutions, non-profit organizations, and government sectors to better understand changing ocean, ice, and weather conditions. Through a total of 32 interviews and six workshops, Nunavut community members exchanged knowledge about monitoring data, observations, and impact of changes in weather, climate, and ice on community activities. Open discussions were held in each community at annual public meetings to share project results and seek community input and feedback. All project activities were designed, executed, and guided through collaboration between researchers and oversight committees in each community. This project was supported by Polar Knowledge Canada.

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CAMBRIDGE BAY

Crystal Serenity Cruise Ship track, 2016

Marine traffic in the Arctic.

Decreasing sea ice in the Arctic is opening the possibility for large and small marine vessels to travel through parts of the Northwest Passage in the summer months. To address local concerns about the impact of increasing in marine traffic, ONC is using Automatic Identification System data to track the number and type of vessels travelling near some Nunavut communities.

In addition, ONC is developing a suite of community-friendly data products to support local access to marine and ice conditions. With the Canadian Ice Service (Environment and Climate Change Canada) and participation from knowledge holders in Kugluktuk, Cambridge Bay, and Gjoa Haven, ONC designed and implemented a boating chart based on satellite data which shows ice conditions during ice freeze-up and break-up shoulder seasons.

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Building Capacity

Building sensor technology skills in coastal communities develops local ocean intelligence.

ONC is collaborating with Nunavut Indigenous knowledge, this Arctic College in Iqaluit on the course expands the potential for design and delivery of a course in northern-led monitoring of snow, Ocean Networks Instrument Technology to train sea ice, and ocean conditions. In Ocean Networks @Ocean_Networks • 20 Sep 2019 local environment technology September 2018, the pilot course students in the use of ocean was launched with Nunavut Arctic sensor technology in ocean and College staff and second-year freshwater environments, both students during a six-day marine in ice-covered and open-water biology field camp. conditions. Evolving out of a similar course that was launched The course introduces students to With five Nunavut Arctic College in 2017 at Prince Rupert’s marine sensor technology with an campuses and community learning Northwest Community College emphasis on underwater cabled centres located in all 25 communities of (now Coast Mountain College), observatories and coastal weather Working with @NunavutCollege in Nunavut, ONC’s work with the College this course will be offered in stations. Students learn about the #Iqaluit, ONC’s @tentillum spent 6 has the potential to foster learning Cambridge Bay and Pond Inlet as diversity of marine sensors, why nights camped out to do #Arctic field and monitoring opportunities for early as summer 2020. A modular and how they are used, and the work with #marinebiology students, people throughout the territory while version of the course is currently challenges and opportunities of using underwater sensors for data also building connections between under review with the University operating technology in a marine collection to #knowtheocean. Air temp instrument-based data collection and of Victoria’s Division of Continuing environment. Students design dropped to -5, with wind chill. #Brr Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. Studies. and test sensor apparatus in #StayWarm #Nunavut the lab and in the field, analyze Dave Riddell | Post Secondary Coordinator, ONC Using a collaborative sensor data, and plan their own interdisciplinary approach field missions. that includes both science and Learning & Community Engagement

19 Indigenous community partnerships

K–12 Programs:

126 577 Schools Educators

7,810 Students (491 Indigenous)

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Youth Science Ambassadors

Local Youth Science Ambassadors are hired to engage coastal communities to #knowtheocean. They empower the region’s students, teachers, leaders, and Elders to use high-tech ocean sensors and interpret the data to inform decision-making about our changing ocean.

A key goal of this innovative Cody Tolmie, ONC’s Indigenous program is to respectfully connect Community Learning Coordinator Indigenous knowledge, ONC data, who supervises the Ambassadors. and ocean science to help all of us “We’re training youth from better #knowtheocean. communities where ONC has observatories—and where we’re The program supports youth in planning to expand to coalesce their communities as mentors Indigenous knowledge and and facilitators of ocean science science.” activities with other youth and community members, including In addition to learning about Dennis Ongahak Gibson Porter Taylor Riedlinger active hunters, people on the ONC’s world-leading ocean KUGLUKTUK, NUNAVUT GJOA HAVEN, NUNAVUT PRINCE RUPERT, BC land, and Elders. The Youth monitoring infrastructure, Science Ambassadors bring data management, outreach, Indigenous knowledge from their and educational activities, the On the last day of the Youth Science This program is going to I love science! I want to This role lets me connect with communities to the scientific Ambassadors receive hands-on Ambassador training, we visited help my community. It’s get as much information the community, the youth, monitoring work ONC is doing in instruction in how to use ocean @Ocean_Networks Marine Technology going to notify them about as I can about ocean and the teachers. Traditional the changes in our weather science and bring it back research methods don’t their territories. sensors and how to read and Centre and had a tour of CCGS Vector. compared to last year—that’s home so that they know always integrate the social interpret the data. When the What a nice way to end 2 weeks with a big help to my community, what opportunities are and economic aspects that are “This program is designed to community has questions, the @GibsonKellyPor1 @DennisOngahak the hunters, and scientists out there in the world. important in my community— engage the coming generation local Youth Science Ambassador @T4Y_R3X! too. The ice is a lot thinner In my spare time, I hunt in this role I can bridge that in ocean literacy and, in turn, can explain what is being seen every year and the berries with Elders and listen to gap so people are informed invite community members to under the waves. take longer to ripen. cultural stories of the past. about the ocean. engage in ocean science,” says

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Community Fishers

Community Fishers empowers community members to easily contribute high-quality, Climate change is introducing much uncertainty into the continuous data on water properties to help security of our sources better understand and inform policy on fish of traditional food. These habitat and the changes that may be impacting changes are particularly the ocean environment over time. evident to our “Community Fishers.” For this reason, it is This practical and user-friendly mobile application allows community important to involve them in members to collect ocean data by coupling a smart tablet with the detection and mitigation oceanographic sensors. This technology allows owners of vessels of these changes. of opportunity—fishing boats and pleasure craft—to collect ocean data from a wide range of sensors, such as temperature, salinity, and Mark Biagi | Fish & Wildlife pressure, using a conductivity-temperature-depth (CTD) instrument. Operations Manager, Kitsumkalum Indian Band The data are uploaded, processed, archived, and freely available via Ocean Networks Canada’s world-leading open access data management system, Oceans 2.0.

How It Works After the oceanographic sensor system is retrieved by the vessel of opportunity, the collected data are transferred to the smart tablet Ocean Networks and stored until a cellular or Internet connection makes it possible Ocean Networks @Ocean_Networks • 27 Mar 2019 to upload the data to ONC’s data management system, Oceans 2.0. Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes are executed before the data are available via Oceans 2.0, allowing users to access, download, and visualize the data for science and decision-making.

Did You Know? Historically, oceanographic data collection relied on specialty Today the field team in #Iqaluit did research vessels and highly trained scientists in limited locations. a trial of the setup needed to start These new tools reduce the high cost of sporadic data collection, a #citizenscience water property increasing the geographic range of quality measurements. monitoring program. “Community Community Fishers citizen scientists are paid to collect ocean data, Fishers” uses conductivity-temperature- and work in collaboration with the Pacific Salmon Foundation depth instruments to collect data to in the Salish Sea, Canadian Rangers Ocean Watch (CROW) with help #knowtheocean. Sun and success Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Nunavut, and various Indigenous on the ice! communities in BC and Nunavut.

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World Class Data and Tools Make Data FAIR Data is our business. ONC’s high-quality ocean data conforms to world standards and protocols, ensuring that it is FAIR: findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable. This year, the University of Victoria’s Ocean-Climate building at the Queenswood campus became host to Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable both the World Data System’s first International Technology Office and Data and supplementary Metadata and data Metadata use a formal, Data and collections materials have sufficiently are understandable to accessible, shared, have clear usage the Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System Pacific region. rich metadata and a humans and machines. and broadly applicable licenses and provide unique and persistant Data is deposited in a language for knowledge accurate information identifier. trusted repository. representation. on provenance. World Data System Oceans 2.0 data tools International Technology support NOAA expeditions Office Canadian Integrated Ocean The National Ocean and Atmospheric Observing System (CIOOS) The World Data System is a global Administration (NOAA) has used ONC’s Who is CIOOS? consortium of science partners SeaTube video annotation system A new national collaboration will NATIONAL committed to making high-quality for the past three years during at-sea make Canadian ocean data findable, Fisheries & Oceans Canada scientific data available for the public expeditions, totaling 150 dives so far. accessible, interoperable, and re- good. Under the umbrella of the usable, leveraging existing Canadian Marine Environmental new International Science Council ONC’s Oceans 2.0 SeaTube tool lets and international ocean observation Observation Prediction & (formerly ICSU)—one of the oldest users watch, search, and comment data into a national system. Response Network (MEOPAR) non-governmental organizations in on video collected on observatory During the first two-year phase of Tula Foundation the world—the World Data System cameras or by under-sea remotely CIOOS, a federated structure with was developed in response to the operated vehicles during expeditions. regional associations will provide Karen Payne | Associate ATLANTIC REGION needs of storing and analyzing big Director, WDS-ITO The tool enhances the value of a local nexus of data management Ocean Frontier Institute data for scientific research and the video for research by allowing expertise for, and engagement Dalhousie University reuse across disciplines. and small—such as the NASA scientists on board or on shore to add with, local data producers and Distributed Active Archive Centers comments and details (metadata) data consumers. Three regional This initiative is bringing Coastal and Ocean Information “As host of the first World Data and the Taiwan Fish Database. The while the remotely operated vehicle associations have been established together so many great Network System International Technology organization works with its members cameras capture and stream in the Atlantic, Gulf of St. Lawrence, ideas that I’ve been Ocean Tracking Network Office (WDS-ITO), the University of to ensure long-term stewardship, real-time video footage during at- and Pacific regions. passionate about for many Marine Institute Victoria and ONC will be leading curation, archiving, open access, and sea exploration, installation, and years. CIOOS speaks to the Memorial University international efforts by offering dissemination of scientific research maintenance. The CIOOS Pacific regional value of ocean observing experience and expertise to World data, with a focus on translating association is hosted by the Data System members seeking data to influence policy-making and NOAA has plans to continue their University of Victoria, relying on the to both understand our ST. LAWRENCE REGION technical solutions to common data socio-economic development. use and enhancement of ONC’s ocean data expertise of ONC and changing ocean, and to St. Lawrence Global Observatory management problems,” says Karen Oceans 2.0 SeaTube tool until at the Hakai Institute. CIOOS Pacific guide us in the wise, safe, Payne, the newly appointed WDS- ONC is one of three Canadian World least 2022, promoting ONC and the is led by Executive Director Denis and sustainable use of the PACIFIC REGION ITO Associate Director. Data System members, along Oceans 2.0 SeaTube tool to global D’Amours, who brings a lifetime of ocean. Hakai Institute with the Canadian Astronomy audiences, resulting in inquiries from expertise in the management and Denis D’Amours | Executive Ocean Networks Canada The World Data System’s 116 Data Centre and the Canadian Ifremer (France), NASA, and National practice of ocean science in Canada’s Director, CIOOS Pacific worldwide members are primarily Cryospheric Information Network’s Geographic. three oceans. data service providers and data Polar Data Catalogue. archiving facilities—both large

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Expedition 2018: From Cosmos to Core

Our annual maintenance to detect neutrinos is also sensitive ability of scientists to continuously monitor and study expedition, Wiring the to bioluminescence—used to the area’s hydrothermal vent systems and ridge-axis Abyss 2018, included camouflage, attract, defend, tectonic processes. warn, communicate, mimic, and many new and exciting illuminate—providing scientists with The vents host a biologically diverse and productive expansions. data to study trends in this emission ecosystem that is home to globally unique and distinct of light by marine animals. native animal species. Specialized equipment was installed at Cascadia Basin, ONC’s deepest A potential full-scale neutrino Installation of the final offshore seismometers for BC’s site in the northeast Pacific Ocean, observatory at Cascadia Basin would earthquake early warning system was completed. Over to assess the location’s suitability benefit particle physics, astrophysics, the last three summers, a total of eight strong-motion for observing one of the universe’s ocean science, and marine biology sensors were installed along the Cascadia subduction most essential and difficult-to-study fields by offering reliable long-term zone at Cascadia Basin, Clayoquot Slope, and Barkley ingredients—neutrinos. detection capabilities. Canyon. Two kinds of Canadian-built sensors were used—a Nanometrics Titan accelerometer and an RBR Increased knowledge about ONC’s 2018 expedition also included tiltmeter. Using two distinct sensors provides a level neutrinos could help answer some the installation of new instruments, of sophistication that adds redundancy and allows of the fundamental questions in sensors, and cameras at Endeavour for improved signal comparison and more accurate astrophysics—such as those posed Hydrothermal Vents, Canada’s predictions. The proximity of these offshore sensors to about the Big Bang theory and first Marine Protected Area. The a possible megathrust earthquake could provide crucial supernovae—and provide insight expansion doubled the amount of seconds of warning to coastal communities. into the origin, evolution, and instrumentation and improved the fate of the universe.

The neutrino moorings were Science Impacts developed by a team at the Technical University of Munich 17,515 in Germany—the same team Oceans 2.0 total users that developed the IceCube South Pole Observatory—who watched the deployment of 158 their instruments live from Scientific contributions (book chapters, theses, Germany. The neutrino test journal articles, conference site consists of a pair of proceedings, conference 100-metre-long test strings abstracts, and papers) that mimic what happens when a neutrino passes by. 3,463 The collection of detailed Highly qualified measurements over two years personnel engaged (Undergraduate, Masters, will help to assess the viability and PhD students, of the deep-sea site for future Postdoctoral fellows, technical and professional use. personnel, and other)

The equipment being used

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Kitamaat Village marine ecosystems, “ says Kim Saan inghlas- HAIA Juniper, ONC’s Chief Scientist. owie Seamount WAII Marine rotected Area 2 m - 3,000 m Saan inghlas- Klemtu Several of the seamounts explored owie Seamount 2 m below surface Kynoch Inlet are located within Haida territory, including SGaan Kinghlas, Seaforth Channel Bella Bella RITISH COLUMIA designated a marine protected area in 2008 and co-managed by Fisheries

Fitzhugh Sound and Oceans Canada and the Haida Nation. Over 120 Haida residents attended ONC’s information sessions about this expedition in Old ellwood Seamount Massett and Skidegate. Northeast 300 m below surface Campbell River

Pacific VANCOUVER ISLAN Seamounts Sharing the wonders of the CANAA Eplorer Seamount seamounts through a live Expedition 830 m below surface USA video feed brought that reality right into our lives. Endeavour Hydrothermal The excitement that was Vents Marine rotected Area 2,20 shown in our communities Seamounts and the conversations had Coastal communities over the 16 days of the ONC community observatories expedition was nothing ONC observatories short of remarkable. kil tlaats‘ gaa Peter Lantin | President, Haida Nation

From 5-21 July 2018, the Haida Nation, sponge, coral forests, and a diversity of colourful fish Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Oceana and invertebrates. The expedition team collected 150 Canada, and ONC embarked on an specimens of more than 100 species. ONC extended expedition to explore seamounts near the its long-term continuous monitoring capabilities to islands of Haida Gwaii in the northeast support new marine protection efforts by deploying a sophisticated instrument package on the Dellwood Pacific Ocean off the coast of BC. Seamount. Subsequently, a high-resolution map of the Seamounts—underwater mountains that rise 1,000- seamount was created using EV Nautilus’ multibeam 3,000 metres from the seafloor—provide a mid-ocean sonar equipment. nursery for rare and new-to-science marine life. All seamounts located in Canadian waters are found off the “Gathering data through expeditions like this—and coast of British Columbia, with many near the islands through the installation of long-term monitoring of Haida Gwaii. The expedition surveyed the SGaan platforms—advances the world’s understanding of Kinghlas-Bowie, Dellwood, and Explorer seamounts. ocean biodiversity hotspots at a critical time when governments, Indigenous peoples, and conservation The seamounts’ steep slopes are home to vast ancient groups are working to formally protect vulnerable

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Women at the helm

Women are engaged in all aspects of interaction with our ocean, yet ONC is honoured to have the following accomplished, passionate, their voices are often missing at the decision-making level. We must strong women leaders who bring a wealth of diverse experience and ensure diversity and gender inclusiveness at all levels to set a balanced expertise to ONC’s Board of Directors. course for humanity and foster innovative solutions for the ocean. Audrey Azoulay | Director General, UNESCO

The breakdown:

All Ocean Scientists: ONC Managers, (according to Executive, and UNESCO’s Global Board members: Ocean Science Report) women women

Daphne Corbett is the order-in-council Rebecca Denlinger served as Deputy Darcy Dobell is the founder and principal appointee to the University of Victoria’s Minister of Emergency Management strategic planning consultant at The Board of Governors. Daphne’s 20 years BC, (2015-2019). Her experience as a Wabe. Highly respected by Federal as a senior executive with HSBC Bank, fire chief gives Rebecca an invaluable government and First Nation leaders, coupled with her extensive board front-line understanding of emergency Darcy is known for her clear vision and experience, brings a unique international preparedness, which has fuelled her 37- astute insights into authentic community Women and men, girls and boys, are perspective to our organization. year career as a leader in public service. building and stakeholder engagement. directly linked to the ocean. As the late Ocean Networks US President John F. Kennedy said: ‘All Ocean Networks of us have in our veins the exact same @Ocean_Networks • 20 Sep 2018 percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean. We are tied to the ocean.’ This connection instills in humanity the responsibility to know and protect the 70% of the planet that is our ocean. Supporting women and girls to be scientists, engineers, and leaders not only Visit our website to view ONC’s Two inspiring ocean visionaries & FY18/19 financial statements. brings a balanced perspective, but also https://bit.ly/32brabF leaders embrace at today’s #G7Oceans. grows the complement of smart, strong, Her deepness @SylviaEarle hugs Gayle Gorill is the VP of Finance and Susan Kennedy is VP of Corporate and committed people dedicated to @Ocean_Networks CEO @katemoran Operations at the University of Victoria. Services at C-CORE Inc. In addition to her enhancing ocean intelligence. in appreciation for Kate’s inspiring Named recently as one of BC’s most 20 years of experience as a chartered presentation at today’s #G7Halifax. The influential women in finance, ONC professional accountant, Susan’s Atlantic Kate Moran | President & CEO, ONC power of ocean tech & #opendata to benefits from Gayle’s meticulous eye for coast perspective has been instrumental help us #knowtheocean. #OceanSci detail honed by managing the resources in strategically expanding ONC’s national of a large institution. reach from coast to coast to coast.

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#knowtheocean: Media Highlights

Social Media FY18/19 Video Highlights Media Highlights

twitter @Ocean_Networks 11,500 ^21% Followers.

facebook /OceanNetworksCanada

10,311 ^4% February 26, 2019 Likes. Methane-snacking crabs suggest they are Exploring the Deep Sea: the Northeast instagram /@ocean_networks Pacific Seamount Expedition & Partners adapting to climate change (Fisheries and Oceans Canada YouTube) 2,459 ^56% Followers.

youtube.com /OceanNetworksCanada 4,374 ^150% Followers.

July 18, 2018 linkedin.com /company/ocean-networks-canada 1,763 ^20% Scientists test Canadian waters for large-scale Followers. physics experiment Central Coast of British Columbia Expedition (Oceana Canada YouTube)

Media Metrics FY18/19

1,135 News articles. October 18, 2018 July 25, 2018 June 8, 2018 Earthquake Off B.C. coast, Expedition off 80 million early-warning scientists discover Haida Gwai Total audience reach. simulated exercise extinct volcanoes explores Davidson (Pierce) Seamount on Canada Line teeming with life underwater (ONC YouTube) volcanoes

28 29 As a world-leader in ocean observing technology and data, ONC empowers people with knowledge about our rapidly changing ocean. Monitoring the west and east coasts of Canada and the Arctic, our real-time, continuous, open data supports scientific discovery and informed decision- making. We bring ocean data to the surface, providing ocean intelligence to coastal communities, researchers, policy makers, and governments.

Dedicated to collaboration and innovation to #knowtheocean, we act with respect and integrity while reaching towards our vision: To enhance life on Earth by providing knowledge and leadership that deliver solutions for science, society, and industry.

ONC is funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Government of Canada, University of Victoria, Government of British Columbia, and CANARIE.

Associate Member: Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland.

We are thankful for our many partnerships in industry, government, research, and higher education.