Canada Research Chair in Ocean Mapping

海洋对加拿大的经济贡献很大，然而10%的物种已经被充分测绘，三分之一的物种仍然不为科学所知。因此，仍然缺乏可持续开发加拿大海洋资源所需的信息。这项研究计划将重点绘制从海底到海面的海洋空间复杂性图。创建的综合图景将使监测生态系统健康的变化成为可能。该项目将结合传统方法，但也将审查自动驾驶车辆在沿海和北部地区的使用，以了解栖息地、资源、人类活动和不断变化的条件之间的关系。

The ocean contributes significantly to Canada's economy, yet < 10% has been adequately mapped and 1/3 of species remain unknown to science. Hence, information needed for the sustainable development of Canadas ocean resources remains lacking. This research program will focus on mapping the spatial complexity of the ocean from the seafloor to the surface. The integrated picture created will enable monitoring of changes in ecosystem health. This program will combine conventional approaches, but also examine the use of autonomous vehicles in coastal and northern regions in order to understand the relationships between habitats, resources, human activities and changing conditions.