Contribution: Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
The University of British Columbia
$100,000.00
POLARIS: Passenger-based Oceanographic Laboratory for Autonomous Research in the Southern Ocean
FY 2025-26 · 2026-03-31
Summary
This project seeks to deploy an automated phytoplankton imaging sensor, and a system to measure surface water concentrations of dimethylsulfide (DMS). In collaboration with the Chilean Antarctica21 Foundation (A21) and the Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH), the University of British Columbia proposes to install automated oceanographic sensors on board the passenger vessel, Magellan Discoverer, for long-term observations of surface ocean properties along the West Antarctic Peninsula (WAP).
Department
Program
Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
Recipient
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Reference Number
171-2025-2026-Q4-P0005
Amendment Number
0
Agreement Type
Contribution
Recipient Type
S
Recipient Legal Name
The University of British Columbia
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient City
Vancouver
Recipient Postal Code
V6T 1Z4
Federal Riding
Vancouver Quadra
Federal Riding Number
49040
Program Name
Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
Program Name (French)
Subventions et contributions pour l'avancement des sciences et technologies dans le Nord
Program Purpose
To fund youth and/or adult programs to develop new skills, enhance career experiences and/or to participate in S&T activities. To provide funding to individuals or organizations in the form of scholarships or bursaries for programs. To provide funding to Canadian universities and institutes for northern scientific research training.
Program Purpose (French)
Financer des programmes pour les jeunes et/ou les adultes afin de développer de nouvelles compétences, d'améliorer les expériences professionnelles et/ou de participer à des activités scientifiques et technologiques. Fournir des fonds à des individus ou à des organisations sous la forme de bourses d'études pour des programmes. Fournir des fonds aux universités et instituts canadiens pour la formation à la recherche scientifique dans le Nord.
Agreement Title
POLARIS: Passenger-based Oceanographic Laboratory for Autonomous Research in the Southern Ocean
Agreement Title (French)
POLARIS : laboratoire océanographique avec passagers pour la recherche autonome dans l’océan Austral
Agreement Number
POLAR-2526-0017
Agreement Value
$100,000.00
Agreement Start Date
2026-03-31
Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Description
This project seeks to deploy an automated phytoplankton imaging sensor, and a system to measure surface water concentrations of dimethylsulfide (DMS). In collaboration with the Chilean Antarctica21 Foundation (A21) and the Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH), the University of British Columbia proposes to install automated oceanographic sensors on board the passenger vessel, Magellan Discoverer, for long-term observations of surface ocean properties along the West Antarctic Peninsula (WAP).
Description (French)
Ce projet vise à déployer un capteur automatisé d’imagerie du phytoplancton, ainsi qu’un système de mesure des concentrations de diméthylsulfure (DMS) dans les eaux de surface. En collaboration avec la fondation chilienne Antarctica21 (A21) et l’Institut antarctique chilien (INACH), l’Université de Colombie-Britannique propose d’installer des capteurs océanographiques automatisés à bord du navire de passagers Magellan Discoverer, afin d’observer à long terme les propriétés de la surface de l’océan le long de la péninsule occidentale de l’Antarctique.
Expected Results
Enhance long‑term monitoring of Antarctic marine ecosystems by improving understanding of phytoplankton dynamics and oceanographic change, while increasing public awareness of environmental shifts in the Southern Ocean and strengthening Canada’s role in Antarctic science partnerships.
Expected Results (French)
Améliorer la surveillance à long terme des écosystèmes marins de l’Antarctique en approfondissant la compréhension de la dynamique du phytoplancton et des changements océanographiques, tout en sensibilisant davantage le public aux changements environnementaux dans l’océan Austral et en renforçant le rôle du Canada dans les partenariats scientifiques en Antarctique.
Organization Code
polar-polaire
Organization
Polar Knowledge Canada | Savoir polaire Canada