About us
The Ocean Tracking Network (OTN) is a global aquatic research, data management and partnership platform headquartered at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
300+ species tracked
across 800 projects globally
A global community of researchers is using OTN’s infrastructure and analytical tools to track the movements and survival of keystone, commercially important and endangered species.
LATEST NEWS
Joint Statement on Global Compatibility in Acoustic Telemetry: A Shared Vision on Open Protocols
This joint statement from members of the international telemetry community reflects a shared vision for greater compatibility, interoperability and collaboration across the globe. It is a summation of the feedback, priorities and work that signatory networks have...
We’re hiring: Field Operations Data Acquisition Coordinator (FODAC)
Job title: Field Operations Data Acquisition Coordinator (FODAC) Reports to: Data Services Manager Salary: $63,648 - $80,594 Term Duration: 1 year, with strong possibility of renewal Location: Halifax, NS The Ocean Tracking Network (OTN) is an aquatic research...
We’re hiring: ROV Technician
Job title: ROV Technician Reports to: Telemetry Operations Manager Salary: $63,648 - $80,594 Term Duration: 1 year, with strong possibility of renewal Location: Halifax, NS The Ocean Tracking Network (OTN) is an aquatic research organization headquartered at Dalhousie...
We’re hiring: Telemetry Technician
Job title: Telemetry Technician Reports to: Telemetry Operations Manager Salary: $63,648 - $80,594 Term Duration: 1 year, with strong possibility of renewal Location: Halifax, NS The Ocean Tracking Network (OTN) is an aquatic research organization headquartered at...
1,145+ researchers
OTN-supported researchers are addressing questions of relevance and priority in Canada and around the world.
2,800+ OTN receivers
deployed in key aquatic locations across the globe
OTN positions its equipment to link to and leverage existing receiver capacity, creating a worldwide network and providing truly global tracking coverage.
80,000 km
covered by gliders, and counting
OTN and partners are pioneering robotic oceanographic monitoring and data collection.
General inquiries
+1 902 494 4101
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Data Centre
otndc@dal.ca
Media Contact
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