The canadian integrated ocean observing system: background, current status and future scenarios

Sound knowledge and understanding of the ocean as a basis for prediction and future projection is now essential for safe and sustainable management of ocean resources and use, as well as for mitigation of risk to ecosystems and human populations. Knowledge and understanding, in turn, depend on accurate, rich, and integrated ocean observations and access to the associated data. On 7 mars 2019, DFO, in partnership with MEOPAR, announced Phase 1.0 of the Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System (CIOOS). Development of this pilot system has united the knowledge, expertise, and infrastructure of Canada’s ocean data management community. [Journal of Ocean Technology, Volume 14, No 4]