Cambridge Bay Community Observatory
The Cambridge Bay Observatory is the first location in Canada’s Arctic for year-round, continuous undersea monitoring of the environment. It offers science-based support for greater understanding and protection of the fragile arctic marine ecosystems. Data streaming from the instrument platform includes HD underwater video and acoustics, water properties, and ice thickness. On the surface, a camera monitors ice formation and a weather station provides meteorological data.
Name | Phone Number | ||
Primary Contact | Ryan Flagg | RMFlagg@uvic.ca | (250) 661-0514 |
Secondary Contact | Ian Kulin | ikulin@uvic.ca | (250) 721-6279 |
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Owner
Ocean Networks Canada (University of Victoria)
Membership
Associate Member
Website
www.oceannetworks.ca
Latitude
69.11762
Longitude
-105.05365
Location
Cambridge Bay Government Dock
Nearest Community
Cambridge Bay
Territory/ Province
Nunavut
Aboriginal Government/ Homeland
N/A
Facility Type
Year-Round Research Station, Site for Observing/Monitoring
Research Hinterland
Atmosphere, Coastal, Estuary, Marine, Sea Ice
Main Research Disciplines
Marine Biology, Microbiology, Oceanography, Climatology, Environmental Sciences, Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, Mapping/GIS, Biochemistry, Isotopic Chemistry, Geomorphology, Paleoecology, Traditional/Aboriginal Knowledge
Research History
A high-resolution time-series of both seawater and meteorological measurements made by instruments at the Cambridge Bay Observatory (CBO) started in September 2012 and continues to the present day. Data from the CBO sensors have been used in a variety of ongoing research projects: 1) Development of ice and ice melt: numerical modeling; 2) Characterization of the under-ice and post-melt phytoplankton bloom dynamics; 3) Tracking of tagged fish in collaboration with the Ocean Tracking Network.
Current Projects
Operational Sea-Ice Forecasting; pCO2 and pH sensors for improved arctic understanding; Characterization of microbial community annual cycle response to methane pulses.
Power
External Electrical Grid
Communications
Internet, Computer
Local Transportation
N/A
Equipment Storage
N/A
Dormitory/Sleeping Facilities
N/A
Dining/Kitchen Facilities
N/A
Laboratory Facilities
N/A
Fuel Availability
N/A
Research Requirements
Data viewing and download is free: dmas.uvic.ca/home
Special Rules and Regulations
N/A
Local External Resources
N/A
Nearest Medical Service
Cambridge Bay Health Centre
Safety Considerations
N/A
Cost
www.oceannetworks.ca/technology-services
Other Information
N/A
Last Updated
2015-05-30