Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) is a world-leading organization supporting ocean discovery and technological innovation. ONC is a non-profit society, established in 2007 by the University of Victoria under the BC Society Act. Under a Management Agreement with the University, the purpose of ONC is to govern, manage and develop: the Ocean Networks Canada Observatory (comprised of the VENUS and NEPTUNE Canada networks) as a national research platform; and the ONC Centre for Enterprise and Engagement as a federal centre of excellence for commercialization and research.
Our mission is to enable transformative ocean research for the advancement of science and technology and for the benefit of Canada.
Specialties
ocean exploration, technological innovation
