Deep Ocean Observing and Management
The deep sea environment in the Northeast Pacific is home to a rich diversity of marine life and plays an important role in global biogeochemical cycles. However, this remote and largely unexplored ecosystem faces a range of threats including ocean acidification and human activities such as deep-sea mining and fishing. To ensure the long-term sustainability of this unique environment, effective management strategies are needed. Observing technologies such as remotely operated vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, and oceanographic sensors are providing valuable data on deep-sea ecosystems. These data may be used to inform the development of policy, management plans and the implementation of tools for protection.
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We're working on growing this page to create a resource of Ocean Decade initiatives in the Northeast Pacific region. To help us in this effort please contact us.
News
- People of the Ocean Decade: Dr. Cherisse Du Preez - September 6th, 2023
- Going Deep: The Perils and Promise of Long Science - May 9th, 2023
- Articles: Canada's effective moratorium on deep sea mining - February 10th, 2023
- Articles: The new agreement for cooperative management of Tang.ɢwan — ḥačxʷiqak — Tsig̱is Marine Protected Area - February 8th, 2023
- Ocean Decade Activity: Northeast Pacific Deep-Sea Diversity Expedition 2022 - June 27th, 2022
Events
- Vision 2030 Public Webinar - 2023-11-02 | 18:00 PT |
- Deep Ocean Observing Strategy's second Annual Meeting - 2023-05-09 - 2023-05-11 | PT | Online
- Challenger 150 Northeast Pacific Working Group Meeting - 2023-03-06 | 09:00 PT | Online
- Oceanology International Americas 2023 Conference - 2023-02-14 - 2023-02-16 | PT | In Person
Projects
- Detection of Undersea Features
- First Nations – Trusted Crowd-Sourced Bathymetry & Capacity Building in British Columbia
- The Northeast Pacific Deep Sea Exploration Project
Programs
Opportunities
See the opportunities section for all opportunities.