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Communicating with humility & meeting audiences where they are, Tara Wood @Concordia Apoqnmatulti'k: Sharing stories of Etuaptmumk-guided research & building inclusive partnerships, Amanda Leslie @OceanTracking & Nadine Lefort @UINR

📢 New publication! “Towards a Best Practice in Acoustic Telemetry Mooring Design” from OTN and @IMOS_Aus shares 10+ yrs of field-tested methods for deploying acoustic gear from estuaries to offshore. repository.oceanbestpractices.org/handle/11329/2…

🎤 Mic drop… into the ocean. For #WorldOceansDay, we’re listening closely to the giants of the deep. Slocum gliders are equipped with hydrophones to listen for whale calls. These underwater microphones allow OTN collaborators to develop policies to protect endangered whales.

We’re inviting collaborators to feature their work in an OTN research profile! They're a great way to: 🌊 Strengthen community connections 🌊 Share your insights with a global audience 🌊 Inspire future research Learn more & get started: oceantrackingnetwork.org/research-profi…

✨STUDY HALL TAKEOVER✨ Edward Lavender will be joining study hall to discuss the use of state-space modelling in passive acoustic telemetry systems & show how we can formulate and fit state-space models via particle algorithms using the patter R package! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/

📣 WE’RE HIRING! OTN's programmer will be responsible for delivering reproducible data products and visualizations that showcase the use of OTN data, and for responding to requests for historic or summarized data and visualizations. Learn more & apply: oceantrackingnetwork.org/were-hiring-pr…

JUNE STUDY HALL SCHEDULE! 🗓️ Every Thursday, the OTN data team works with peers from across the globe to answer telemetry data questions and help problem-solve! This month, we'll have Edward Lavender take over on the 5th! Don’t miss out! oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/

Do you have questions about aquatic telemetry, spatial ecology, statistics or programming? Attend OTN’s study hall on Thursday to problem-solve with the OTN data team and peers from across the globe! Learn more: oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/

📢 Publication alert! Former OTN exec director Fred Whoriskey in Oceanography: how acoustic telemetry is advancing marine biodiversity monitoring & OTN’s role in this global effort. doi.org/10.5670/oceano…

OTN’s study hall promotes a culture of open science by providing a platform for transparent discussions and problem-solving. These informal sessions on Thursdays can be a valuable resource for anyone interested in aquatic telemetry. Learn more: oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/

Tune into OTN’s study hall on Thursday to explore data analysis tools, methods and solutions with the OTN data team and peers from around the globe! Learn more: oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/

That’s a wrap on the 2025 ECR Workshop! Last week, emerging ocean researchers gathered for two days of learning, connecting and collaborating. A huge thank you to all who participated. Your energy, curiosity and ideas made the workshop a great success. Until next time!

Join OTN for study hall! Every Thursday, the OTN data team works with peers from across the globe to answer telemetry data questions and help problem-solve! Learn more: oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/

🌊 How is climate change affecting Arctic charr in Greenland's fjords? Dr. Jan Grimsrud Davidsen shares how he and his team are using acoustic telemetry to track these vital fish! Explore our latest research profile: oceantrackingnetwork.org/project/jan-gr… 📸: Per Gatzschmann

It’s a busy week here at OTN with our ECR workshop and network meetings in full swing! Our data team is tied up with these activities, so study hall will be taking a break this week. Save your questions for May 8!

📣 OTN’s 2024 annual report is live! Big highlights include being selected to transition to @InnovationCA’s Major Research Facilities program and adding 700+ new acoustic receivers to our Canadian & global tracking network. Read more: oceantrackingnetwork.org/annual-report-…

OTN’s study hall promotes a culture of open science by providing a platform for transparent discussions and problem-solving. These informal sessions on Thursdays can be a valuable resource for anyone interested in aquatic telemetry. Learn more: oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/

Sponges: nature’s biodiversity monitors 🌊🧽 In partnership with @FishOceansCAN & @LJMU, we're using biofouling on moorings off NS to develop a cutting-edge biodiversity tool. Glass sponges capture environmental DNA (eDNA), revealing species like basking sharks & pilot whales.

📣 We’re hiring! Join OTN as our Data Operations Manager. Lead the ops side of a global aquatic tracking data team. Manage resources, drive projects, and coordinate people. Learn more & apply: oceantrackingnetwork.org/were-hiring-da…