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At the end of March, members of the Ocean Tracking Network (OTN) data team participated in the kick-off meeting of the Multi-disciplinary Ocean Sensing for Adaptive International Conservation (MOSAIC) project in Belfast. This new cross-border initiative brings...

Each year, Earth Day offers a moment to reflect on the power of community in protecting the natural world and to celebrate the people and organizations doing the work on the ground. For the tenth consecutive year, we’re proud to announce the recipients of our Tag!...

The 2026 OTN Symposium is taking place from Nov. 9-12 in Halifax, N.S. The symposium will bring together researchers from across the globe to collaborate, share strategies, and seek new opportunities for animal tracking in a changing ocean climate. Prepare to dive...

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORS The past year marked a period of significant transition and momentum for the Ocean Tracking Network (OTN). With the retirement of OTN’s Executive Director, Fred Whoriskey, at the end of 2024, 2025 was the first full year under new...

Atlantic salmon are integral to Canada’s ecology, economy and culture, but wild populations have been declining for decades. To help turn the tide, Parks Canada is leading a recovery plan that includes an innovative approach called Smolt-to-Adult Supplementation....

The Oceans Technology (OTEC) Graduate Certificate Program at the Nova Scotia Community College is widely recognized as one of the province’s leading hands-on training programs in marine science and technology. Designed for those looking to deepen their expertise in...

Note: This update will take effect during the June 2025 Data Push. A detailed data dictionary and other researcher support will be available to accompany the rollout.Based on feedback from researchers, the OTN Data Centre has updated the format of its Detection...

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORS 2024 was an exciting year for the Ocean Tracking Network (OTN), emphasized by the federal government’s groundbreaking announcement that a Major Research Facilities (MRF) program will be established by the Canada Foundation for Innovation...

After more than 15 years as OTN’s executive director, Fred Whoriskey retired in December 2024.Fred became the executive director of OTN in 2008, co-leading and directing the organization with scientific director, Sara Iverson, until her retirement in 2023, when she...