Ocean Tracking Network
The Ocean Tracking Network (OTN) is a global network research and monitoring effort using implanted acoustic transmitters to study fish migration patterns. It is based at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia.[1] The technology used by the Ocean Tracking Network comes from the Pacific Ocean Shelf Tracking Project (POST) and the Tagging of Pacific Pelagics (TOPP) project.
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| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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Area served | Most of Canada |
Key people | Sara Iverson |
| Website | https://oceantrackingnetwork.org |
Operations
OTN operates a fleet of autonomous vehicles—Teledyne Webb Slocum gliders and Liquid Robotics Wave Gliders. The TWS gliders are electrically powered and collect physical, biological and chemical information. The LRW glides are solar and wave powered. They each gather data on weather and sea surface conditions. Additionally, OTN maintains a rental fleet of Innovasea Vemco acoustic receiver units for use by those in academia, government, non-profits and industry.[1]
References
- "Marine Telemetry: Shedding Light Below the Waves". Marine Technology News. 2023-08-04. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- Sorensen, Eric (2007). "Email, Phone, Data: All in One Fish". Conservation. Vol. 8, no. 2.