
Ocean Tracking Network
@oceantracking
The Ocean Tracking Network (OTN) is a global aquatic research, data management & partnership platform headquartered @DalhousieU in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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http://oceantrackingnetwork.org/ 11-05-2012 15:47:30
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Join OTN and Big Spruce Brewing for a free film screening of Nicolas Winkler and Ocean Spirits' Open Season on Aug. 7 at MNH Naturalists in Halifax, NS. Get your tickets here! bit.ly/4fllZMB



On the 50th anniversary of the book Jaws, shark warning signs are going up on maritime beaches for the first time ever. Fred Whoriskey with Ocean Tracking Network explains what’s behind their increasing numbers link.chtbl.com/UYIyzPYC




TERP is another one of the COOLEST white sharks out there..again why you ask? Because he likes to travel to the Bahamas in winter 🇧🇸 😊 Tagged by Atlantic White Shark Conservancy off Cape Cod this 11ft male white shark was detected by Saving the Blue off Andros Island along the reef ledge at 90ft

In our next research profile, Lucas Griffin—an assistant professor at University of South Florida— discusses the role of acoustic tracking in studying the migration of Atlantic tarpon. Read more: bit.ly/3WmPcyf


Job 🚨: Research Scientist with Shark Research Foundation The successful candidate will work on a NOAA -funded project to integrate animal tracking data into biodiversity monitoring & management. Remote position. For info reach out [email protected] Please Share!


Big thanks to Discovery Centre for inviting OTN to participate in their shark day activities last month! Over 100 people stopped by our booth to learn how acoustic telemetry is being used in shark research and conservation!









Knut Wiik Vollset (Knut Wiik Vollset), a professor at NORCE, leads the Bergen Telemetry Network Network, which tracks aquatic animals — such as lobsters, salmon, otters, etc. — in marine & freshwater habitats using advanced telemetry techniques. Read more: bit.ly/4edey8O
