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OTN Canada Scientific Advisory Committee

Chaired by a member of the Canadian scientific community, this Committee advises and reports on the planning and coordination among all projects undertaken under the OTN umbrella in Canada. This group assists OTN in ensuring that the science undertaken in Canada is consistent with the international strategic direction, and that it is consistent with national funding priorities.

The OTN Canada Scientific Advisory Committee consists of the following individuals:

Name Role
Keith Thompson Member of the Canadian scientific community in a relevant discipline (Chair)
Scott Hinch Member of the scientific community representing Canada's Pacific Ocean region
Terry Dick Member of the scientific community representing Canada's Arctic Ocean region

Ian Fleming

Member of the scientific community representing Canada's Atlantic Ocean region
Alain Vezina Federal government representative
Dale Webber Industry representative
Michelle Heupel Member of the global scientific community
Chris Barnes Ocean Networks Canada
Alison Janidlo NSERC representative (nonvoting)
Ron O'Dor OTN Global Scientific Director (ex officio, nonvoting)
Sara Iverson OTN Canada Scientific Director (ex officio, nonvoting)
Fred Whoriskey OTN Executive Director (ex officio, nonvoting)
Mike Stokesbury Acting OTN Senior Project Manager (ex officio, nonvoting)
Daniela Turk OTN Canada Network Manager (ex officio, nonvoting)