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Fisheries-Based Oceanographic Monitoring
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada is conducting a pilot project to enhance its ocean observation capabilities by deploying wireless temperature and depth data loggers on up to 50 commercial fishing vessels operating in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic oceans. The initiative aims to fill critical data gaps in subsurface ocean conditions by leveraging vessels of opportunity that operate in areas and at times not covered by traditional monitoring missions. These loggers will collect high-quality, near real-time oceanographic data during regular fishing activities, contributing to improved understanding of climate change impacts such as ocean warming, acidification, and shifts in marine ecosystems. The data will be processed, quality-controlled, and transmitted automatically in BUFR format to the Global Telecommunications System, while being made publicly accessible through a secure web portal and API, fully anonymized to protect vessel identities and comply with international standards from GOOS, FVON, and CIOOS. The project, initially lasting two years with a potential for two optional additional years, requires a contractor with proven expertise in ocean technology, fisheries engagement, and global data networks, specifically capable of installing, maintaining, and supporting the systems in harsh marine environments across remote Canadian ports, including Arctic locations. The contract was awarded on a sole-source basis to Ocean Data Network due to its unique and pre-identified capability to deliver the required technology and services, as only one entity meets the stringent technical, operational, and collaborative benchmarks. The contractor is responsible for end-to-end delivery, including equipment procurement, vessel installation, onboard training, continuous technical support, and the secure management of data without access to any DFO internal systems. All deliverables must meet exacting performance standards: temperature accuracy within ±0.05°C, pressure accuracy within ±0.5% of rated range, and a minimum two-year battery life, with systems designed to withstand commercial fishing conditions. The contractor must also ensure compliance with international data protocols, produce annual and final reports with data visualizations, and cover all travel, safety, and logistical expenses for field personnel, who must adhere to strict onboard safety measures including personal flotation device use. Intellectual property developed under the contract remains with the contractor, and all communications and documentation must be in English. The project’s success will determine whether the initiative expands in scope and scale, potentially increasing the number of participating vessels and data volume over the optional extension period.
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