Ocean Tracking Network
@oceantracking.bsky.social
The Ocean Tracking Network (OTN) is a global aquatic research, data management & partnership platform headquartered at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
NOVEMBER STUDY HALL SCHEDULE! 🗓️
We are back in business after last week's cancellation. Join us on Thursdays for the rest of the month to problem solve with the OTN data team and peers from across the globe!
See you there! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
We are back in business after last week's cancellation. Join us on Thursdays for the rest of the month to problem solve with the OTN data team and peers from across the globe!
See you there! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
November 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
NOVEMBER STUDY HALL SCHEDULE! 🗓️
We are back in business after last week's cancellation. Join us on Thursdays for the rest of the month to problem solve with the OTN data team and peers from across the globe!
See you there! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
We are back in business after last week's cancellation. Join us on Thursdays for the rest of the month to problem solve with the OTN data team and peers from across the globe!
See you there! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
📣 We're hiring a Data Acquisition Coordinator (DAC)! OTN DACs ensure the smooth and efficient acquisition, quality control, and continued flow of data into the care of OTN from researchers and partner networks. If this sounds like you, learn more & apply: oceantrackingnetwork.org/were-hiring-...
November 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
📣 We're hiring a Data Acquisition Coordinator (DAC)! OTN DACs ensure the smooth and efficient acquisition, quality control, and continued flow of data into the care of OTN from researchers and partner networks. If this sounds like you, learn more & apply: oceantrackingnetwork.org/were-hiring-...
Since 2009, OTN has been working in the Minas Passage, Bay of Fundy. It's home to the world's highest tides, so some gear loss is expected. This year, our team hit a milestone: all 12 receiver stations were successfully recovered for the first time, thanks to improved mooring design. 🌊🎉
November 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Since 2009, OTN has been working in the Minas Passage, Bay of Fundy. It's home to the world's highest tides, so some gear loss is expected. This year, our team hit a milestone: all 12 receiver stations were successfully recovered for the first time, thanks to improved mooring design. 🌊🎉
OTN's data team is busy with a workshop this week, so they're unable to host study hall on Thursday. Save your questions for next week!
November 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
OTN's data team is busy with a workshop this week, so they're unable to host study hall on Thursday. Save your questions for next week!
🌊 New acoustic array deployed in the Fundian Channel! This fall, our telemetry team worked offshore south of Yarmouth, NS, installing 18 acoustic receivers to monitor aquatic species in this ecologically rich region.
October 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🌊 New acoustic array deployed in the Fundian Channel! This fall, our telemetry team worked offshore south of Yarmouth, NS, installing 18 acoustic receivers to monitor aquatic species in this ecologically rich region.
Unfortunately, OTN's data team is unavailable to host study hall today, so we have to cancel it. Save your questions for next week!
October 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Unfortunately, OTN's data team is unavailable to host study hall today, so we have to cancel it. Save your questions for next week!
OCTOBER STUDY HALL SCHEDULE! 🗓️
Join OTN for study hall! On Thursdays, the OTN data team and peers from around the globe come together to explore data analysis tools, methods and solutions.
See you there! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
Join OTN for study hall! On Thursdays, the OTN data team and peers from around the globe come together to explore data analysis tools, methods and solutions.
See you there! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
September 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
OCTOBER STUDY HALL SCHEDULE! 🗓️
Join OTN for study hall! On Thursdays, the OTN data team and peers from around the globe come together to explore data analysis tools, methods and solutions.
See you there! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
Join OTN for study hall! On Thursdays, the OTN data team and peers from around the globe come together to explore data analysis tools, methods and solutions.
See you there! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
A few snaps from a late-August receiver maintenance trip in the Musquash MPA! 🔧🌊 We’ve been deploying and maintaining acoustic receivers here with Fisheries and Oceans Canada since 2018 to help track migratory and resident species, as well as build a long-term dataset supporting MPA management.
September 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
A few snaps from a late-August receiver maintenance trip in the Musquash MPA! 🔧🌊 We’ve been deploying and maintaining acoustic receivers here with Fisheries and Oceans Canada since 2018 to help track migratory and resident species, as well as build a long-term dataset supporting MPA management.
Last month, OTN’s data team hosted our International Data Management Committee (IDMC) for their annual in-person meeting! The IDMC provides guidance on data processes and policies, helping us stay aligned with internationally recognized standards. Thank you for your partnership and support!
September 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Last month, OTN’s data team hosted our International Data Management Committee (IDMC) for their annual in-person meeting! The IDMC provides guidance on data processes and policies, helping us stay aligned with internationally recognized standards. Thank you for your partnership and support!
SEPTEMBER STUDY HALL SCHEDULE! 🗓️
Every Thursday, the OTN data team works with peers from across the globe to answer telemetry questions & help problem solve! These informal sessions can be a valuable resource for anyone interested in aquatic telemetry.
Join us! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
Every Thursday, the OTN data team works with peers from across the globe to answer telemetry questions & help problem solve! These informal sessions can be a valuable resource for anyone interested in aquatic telemetry.
Join us! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
September 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
SEPTEMBER STUDY HALL SCHEDULE! 🗓️
Every Thursday, the OTN data team works with peers from across the globe to answer telemetry questions & help problem solve! These informal sessions can be a valuable resource for anyone interested in aquatic telemetry.
Join us! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
Every Thursday, the OTN data team works with peers from across the globe to answer telemetry questions & help problem solve! These informal sessions can be a valuable resource for anyone interested in aquatic telemetry.
Join us! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
OTN-supported researchers are working to better understand how white sharks are using Nova Scotia's waters, especially near popular beaches. We’ve deployed acoustic receivers to track the movements of tagged white sharks & learn about their residency patterns and coastal habitat use over time.
August 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
OTN-supported researchers are working to better understand how white sharks are using Nova Scotia's waters, especially near popular beaches. We’ve deployed acoustic receivers to track the movements of tagged white sharks & learn about their residency patterns and coastal habitat use over time.
📣 We’re hiring a Senior Manager, Finance!
They’ll manage OTN’s operating budget, advise leadership, develop financial policies & controls, and prepare reports.
Apply by Aug 21 to support global aquatic research: oceantrackingnetwork.org/were-hiring-...
They’ll manage OTN’s operating budget, advise leadership, develop financial policies & controls, and prepare reports.
Apply by Aug 21 to support global aquatic research: oceantrackingnetwork.org/were-hiring-...
August 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
📣 We’re hiring a Senior Manager, Finance!
They’ll manage OTN’s operating budget, advise leadership, develop financial policies & controls, and prepare reports.
Apply by Aug 21 to support global aquatic research: oceantrackingnetwork.org/were-hiring-...
They’ll manage OTN’s operating budget, advise leadership, develop financial policies & controls, and prepare reports.
Apply by Aug 21 to support global aquatic research: oceantrackingnetwork.org/were-hiring-...
OTN has a squad of ROVs to help us explore the depths, recover infrastructure, train field technicians, support outreach and education, and track ocean life like never before. Each one brings unique powers to aid you on your epic journey. Choose your ROV... 🎮 🌊
August 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
OTN has a squad of ROVs to help us explore the depths, recover infrastructure, train field technicians, support outreach and education, and track ocean life like never before. Each one brings unique powers to aid you on your epic journey. Choose your ROV... 🎮 🌊
AUGUST STUDY HALL SCHEDULE! 🗓️
Do you have questions about aquatic telemetry, spatial ecology, statistics or programming? Join OTN’s study hall on Thursdays to problem solve with the OTN data team and peers from across the globe!
See you there! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
Do you have questions about aquatic telemetry, spatial ecology, statistics or programming? Join OTN’s study hall on Thursdays to problem solve with the OTN data team and peers from across the globe!
See you there! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
August 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
AUGUST STUDY HALL SCHEDULE! 🗓️
Do you have questions about aquatic telemetry, spatial ecology, statistics or programming? Join OTN’s study hall on Thursdays to problem solve with the OTN data team and peers from across the globe!
See you there! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
Do you have questions about aquatic telemetry, spatial ecology, statistics or programming? Join OTN’s study hall on Thursdays to problem solve with the OTN data team and peers from across the globe!
See you there! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
What ancient species has outlived both the dodo bird and woolly mammoth? Atlantic whitefish! As part of our ongoing series of research profiles, Ava Sergio discusses her research into this critically endangered freshwater fish.
Learn more: oceantrackingnetwork.org/project/ava-...
Learn more: oceantrackingnetwork.org/project/ava-...
July 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
What ancient species has outlived both the dodo bird and woolly mammoth? Atlantic whitefish! As part of our ongoing series of research profiles, Ava Sergio discusses her research into this critically endangered freshwater fish.
Learn more: oceantrackingnetwork.org/project/ava-...
Learn more: oceantrackingnetwork.org/project/ava-...
JULY STUDY HALL SCHEDULE! 🗓️
Every Thursday, the OTN data team works with peers from across the globe to help problem solve. Together, we explore data analysis tools, methods and solutions.
Join us with your questions and expertise! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
Every Thursday, the OTN data team works with peers from across the globe to help problem solve. Together, we explore data analysis tools, methods and solutions.
Join us with your questions and expertise! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
June 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
JULY STUDY HALL SCHEDULE! 🗓️
Every Thursday, the OTN data team works with peers from across the globe to help problem solve. Together, we explore data analysis tools, methods and solutions.
Join us with your questions and expertise! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
Every Thursday, the OTN data team works with peers from across the globe to help problem solve. Together, we explore data analysis tools, methods and solutions.
Join us with your questions and expertise! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
📢 New publication! “Towards a Best Practice in Acoustic Telemetry Mooring Design” from OTN and @imos-aus.bsky.social shares 10+ yrs of field-tested methods for deploying acoustic gear from estuaries to offshore.
repository.oceanbestpractices.org/handle/11329...
repository.oceanbestpractices.org/handle/11329...
June 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
📢 New publication! “Towards a Best Practice in Acoustic Telemetry Mooring Design” from OTN and @imos-aus.bsky.social shares 10+ yrs of field-tested methods for deploying acoustic gear from estuaries to offshore.
repository.oceanbestpractices.org/handle/11329...
repository.oceanbestpractices.org/handle/11329...
Research in Québec’s Chic-Choc Mountains combined Indigenous and western knowledge systems to understand alpine aquatic ecosystems. OTN provided a loan of 25 acoustic receivers and tagging support to track brook trout. Read more: oceantrackingnetwork.org/annual-repor...
📸: Louise Chavarie
📸: Louise Chavarie
June 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Research in Québec’s Chic-Choc Mountains combined Indigenous and western knowledge systems to understand alpine aquatic ecosystems. OTN provided a loan of 25 acoustic receivers and tagging support to track brook trout. Read more: oceantrackingnetwork.org/annual-repor...
📸: Louise Chavarie
📸: Louise Chavarie
🎤 Mic drop… into the ocean. For #WorldOceansDay, we’re listening closely to the giants of the deep. Slocum gliders are equipped with hydrophones to listen for whale calls. These underwater microphones allow OTN collaborators to develop responsive policies to protect endangered whales.
June 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
🎤 Mic drop… into the ocean. For #WorldOceansDay, we’re listening closely to the giants of the deep. Slocum gliders are equipped with hydrophones to listen for whale calls. These underwater microphones allow OTN collaborators to develop responsive policies to protect endangered whales.
We’re inviting collaborators to feature their work in an OTN research profile! They're a great way to:
🌊 Strengthen community connections
🌊 Share your insights with a global audience
🌊 Inspire future research
Learn more & get started: oceantrackingnetwork.org/research-pro...
🌊 Strengthen community connections
🌊 Share your insights with a global audience
🌊 Inspire future research
Learn more & get started: oceantrackingnetwork.org/research-pro...
June 4, 2025 at 12:12 PM
We’re inviting collaborators to feature their work in an OTN research profile! They're a great way to:
🌊 Strengthen community connections
🌊 Share your insights with a global audience
🌊 Inspire future research
Learn more & get started: oceantrackingnetwork.org/research-pro...
🌊 Strengthen community connections
🌊 Share your insights with a global audience
🌊 Inspire future research
Learn more & get started: oceantrackingnetwork.org/research-pro...
✨STUDY HALL TAKEOVER✨ Edward Lavender will be joining study hall this week to discuss the use of state-space modelling in passive acoustic telemetry systems & show how we can formulate and fit state-space models via particle algorithms using the patter R package! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
June 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
✨STUDY HALL TAKEOVER✨ Edward Lavender will be joining study hall this week to discuss the use of state-space modelling in passive acoustic telemetry systems & show how we can formulate and fit state-space models via particle algorithms using the patter R package! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
📣 WE’RE HIRING! OTN's programmer will be responsible for delivering reproducible data products and visualizations that showcase the use of OTN data, and for responding to requests for historic or summarized data and visualizations.
Learn more & apply: oceantrackingnetwork.org/were-hiring-...
Learn more & apply: oceantrackingnetwork.org/were-hiring-...
June 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
📣 WE’RE HIRING! OTN's programmer will be responsible for delivering reproducible data products and visualizations that showcase the use of OTN data, and for responding to requests for historic or summarized data and visualizations.
Learn more & apply: oceantrackingnetwork.org/were-hiring-...
Learn more & apply: oceantrackingnetwork.org/were-hiring-...
JUNE STUDY HALL SCHEDULE! 🗓️
Every Thursday, the OTN data team works with peers from across the globe to answer telemetry data questions and help problem-solve! This month, we'll have Edward Lavender take over on the 5th!
Don’t miss out!
oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
Every Thursday, the OTN data team works with peers from across the globe to answer telemetry data questions and help problem-solve! This month, we'll have Edward Lavender take over on the 5th!
Don’t miss out!
oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
May 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
JUNE STUDY HALL SCHEDULE! 🗓️
Every Thursday, the OTN data team works with peers from across the globe to answer telemetry data questions and help problem-solve! This month, we'll have Edward Lavender take over on the 5th!
Don’t miss out!
oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
Every Thursday, the OTN data team works with peers from across the globe to answer telemetry data questions and help problem-solve! This month, we'll have Edward Lavender take over on the 5th!
Don’t miss out!
oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
Do you have questions about aquatic telemetry, spatial ecology, statistics or programming? Attend OTN’s study hall on Thursday to problem-solve with the OTN data team and peers from across the globe! Learn more: oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
May 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Do you have questions about aquatic telemetry, spatial ecology, statistics or programming? Attend OTN’s study hall on Thursday to problem-solve with the OTN data team and peers from across the globe! Learn more: oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/
📢 Publication alert! Former OTN exec director Fred Whoriskey in Oceanography: how acoustic telemetry is advancing marine biodiversity monitoring & OTN’s role in this global effort. doi.org/10.5670/ocea...
May 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
📢 Publication alert! Former OTN exec director Fred Whoriskey in Oceanography: how acoustic telemetry is advancing marine biodiversity monitoring & OTN’s role in this global effort. doi.org/10.5670/ocea...