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SOCIETY ONC’s world-class ocean observing infrastructure and Oceans 2.0 data portal together form a knowledge platform with the potential to engage and inspire the next generation of ocean stewards. ONC’s physical and digital resources are motivated by and developed with the contributions of an extensive and growing global collaboration network, which includes Indigenous Peoples as key partners. About seven million people live on Canada’s coastline, which is increasingly at risk from storm surge, earthquakes, and tsunamis. This makes it especially important for coastal communities to have access to relevant, timely ocean data to inform their decision-making. ONC’s community-based approach ensures that programs and products are built to meet community needs.
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ONC is well positioned to address global challenges of our changing ocean, enabling evidence-based decisionmaking to improve marine safety, provide tools to steward marine ecosystems, and take climate actions. Increasing ONC’s role in ocean knowledge mobilization over the next decade will build the skills and capacity to help mitigate risks, provide societal benefits, motivate action, and shape policies.
