Leveraging science and data for public good is at the heart of Ocean Networks Canada’s (ONC) work. ONC’s vision—to provide knowledge and leadership that deliver solutions for science, society and industry—took a big leap forward with a recent announcement to host the World Data System International Technology Office (WDS-ITO) at Queenswood, ONC’s new home at the University of Victoria’s Ocean-Climate Building.

Figure 1. The World Data System aims to facilitate scientific research by coordinating and supporting trusted scientific data services for the provision, use and preservation of relevant datasets.
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