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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...

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...

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...

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...

The ocean is a dynamic and powerful environment. Sometimes, particularly after a major storm, acoustic moorings can break, and receivers wash up on nearby shores. Other times, those receivers embark on multi-year journeys across the ocean, drifting far beyond where...

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....