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Hands-on Science at the 3rd Annual Ocean Science Symposium

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On May 1st and 2nd, Ocean Networks Canada’s Learning & Engagement Team coordinated and hosted the 3rd Annual Ocean Science Symposium at the [University of Victoria](http://www.uvic.ca/) (UVic) for students and teachers in grades 8-10. Approximately 40 students and 15 teachers with a keen interest in ocean science travelled from across Vancouver Island, from Northern BC ([Prince Rupert](http://www.princerupert.ca/)) and with support from the Kitikmeot Inuit Association, from the Arctic (Cambridge Bay) to attend this unique event.

Ocean Networks Canada: Big Science for the Salish Sea

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The University of Victoria may be home to one of Canada’s major science initiatives ‒ and the only one in the ocean ‒ but Ocean Networks Canada’s global focus doesn’t prevent this UVIC-based research facility from playing an active role in the local community. The same Big Science that provides scientists and leaders with tools to understand our changing ocean is also offered with a local flavour to educate and engage our own community.

Teens Dive Deep into the 4th Annual Ocean Science Symposium

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Ocean Networks Canada’s (ONC) 4th annual Ocean Science Symposium brought together 55 students and 20 teachers from 16 schools across British Columbia. This fun interactive experience offered participants with an opportunity to discover the ocean through dynamic presentations and exciting hands-on experiences. Teens and teachers left with a new understanding of the mysteries of the deep, from sea ice and climate change, to ocean engineering and hydrothermal vents.

Teens dive into ocean science

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It’s never too early to help young ocean scientists get to know the ocean. In April 2017, Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) hosted its fifth annual Ocean Science Symposium, an engaging two-day opportunity to inspire the next generation of ocean scientists.

Science Machines: a pilot project to empower girls with science tools

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The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has been supporting research in Canada for more than 20 years by providing scientists with state-of-the-art gear and facilities. The University of Victoria and Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) were recently involved in a new initiative that aims to get Canadian girls excited about science by introducing them to the amazing CFI-funded machines used to explore our world. On 7 April, as part of the CFI’s Science Machines pilot initiative, ONC hosted a hands-on workshop with a local Girl Guide troupe to build their own miniature underwater robots, while learning how ONC uses remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to install and maintain its ocean observatories (Figure 1).

An International summer school for marine scientists

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Since 1992, the North Pacific Marine Science Organization [(PICES)](http://meetings.pices.int/about/organizationstructure) has coordinated international marine research in countries surrounding the north Pacific Ocean. Annual meetings, events and trainings are hosted by research institutions in member countries, Canada, Japan, China, Korea, Russia, and the United States. > “High quality science lectures from the experts themselves, a tour of the actual equipment deployed; and working with outstanding young scientists from all over the world.” ~ PICES Summer School 2018 participant. In July 2018, Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) hosted 25 early career scientists from 11 countries⎯including Australia, Brazil, Switzerland, Ecuador, Germany and Greece⎯to attend a summer school on “Coastal Ocean Observatory Science” in Victoria, British Columbia (Figure 1).

Building northern-led sensor technology skills to monitor the changing Arctic Ocean

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The dramatic pace of environmental change in Canada’s north requires monitoring and research to help inform decisions relating to everything from environmental protection and stewardship to sustainable development and more. The collection and analysis of these data often requires specialized scientific instruments and software. Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) and Nunavut Arctic College are collaborating on the design and delivery of a course in Instrument Technology that will train local marine biology students in the use of ocean sensor technology in ocean and freshwater environments, both in ice-covered and open-water conditions. Using a collaborative interdisciplinary approach that includes both science and Indigenous knowledge, this course, a component of the college's Environmental Technology Program, expands the potential for northern-led monitoring of snow, sea ice, and ocean conditions as part of a larger [POLAR Knowledge project](https://www.oceannetworks.ca/news-and-stories/stories/local-knowledge-needs-will-drive-arctic-sea-ice-research/). ONC’s Dave Riddell has been working with college staff and students since April 2018, developing the classroom and field components of this course. He returned in September 2018 to pilot the course with college staff and second-year students during a six-day marine biology field camp.

Online ocean science resources to #knowtheocean

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While many of us transition to working and learning from home during this extraordinary time, we invite you to dive into Ocean Networks Canada’s continuous real time data and online offerings. Whether you are a parent or teacher with kids at home, an undergraduate student studying the ocean, or an ocean enthusiast, we have something for everyone. **K-12 and Post Secondary Learning Resources** Watch for new Learning from Home content including activities, labs, instructional videos, and webinars. Other existing resources: - Learn all about how hydrothermal vent communities have adapted to life in the deepest darkest part of our ocean through this grade 6 – 7 learning resource. And out how this unique habitat became Canada’s first marine protected area [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAkQxP9s7-g&feature=youtu.be&list=PL84B4C76ABEFABB07). - [Check out our hands-on activities](https://www.oceannetworks.ca/learning/youth-programs-k-12/ocean-aware-challenge/) developed in partnership with Girl Guides of Canada to learn all about the seven principles of ocean literacy. Share your learning using #knowtheocean. - Search additional [Educational Resources](https://www.oceannetworks.ca/learning/youth-programs-k-12/educator-resources/) for K-12, post-secondary, and teachers. **Lifelong Learning and Citizen Science** - Become a citizen scientist by analyzing deep-sea videos using our on-line game, or challenge yourself and learn how to search Ocean Networks Canada’s wealth of ocean data and video archive. - Enjoy a variety of video, imagery and sounds from the deep! - [Video clips](https://www.oceannetworks.ca/multimedia/videos/) - [YouTube](https://youtube.com/oceannetworkscanada) and [Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/oceannetworks/videos) channels - [Live video](https://www.oceannetworks.ca/multimedia/live-cameras/) from the seafloor - [Pictures of deep-sea creatures](https://www.flickr.com/photos/oceannetworkscanada/sets/72157635258422453) - [Sound gallery](https://www.oceannetworks.ca/multimedia/sounds/) - As always, we will continue to share more #knowtheocean videos, links and resources over our social channels over the next few weeks, so be sure to check out our [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/OceanNetworksCanada/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/ocean_networks), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ocean_networks/) and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/2391597/) channels. **Other Online Science-at-home Resources** - World Oceans Day resources - NOAA is [hosting webinars for school age children](https://seagrant.whoi.edu/suggested-educational-resources-for-use-during-school-closures/webinars-noaa-live) - Canadian Network for Ocean Education (CaNOE) [online learning resources](http://oceanliteracy.ca/resources-for-educators/) - MBARI's [Science at Home: Curriculum and resources](https://www.mbari.org/products/educational-resources/science-at-home/) If you have any questions about Learning resources, please contact us at learning@oceannetworks.ca.