Multidisciplinary teams dedicated to quality, innovation and respectful collaboration.
CIOOS is delivered through a collaborative ecosystem of national and regional teams that work together to support open, accessible, and interoperable ocean data in Canada. This ecosystem brings together the Coordinating Office, Regional Associations, and standing committees, each contributing distinct expertise while aligning around shared priorities, standards, and services. Together, these teams ensure national coordination, regional relevance, and sustained engagement with the ocean observing community. The sections below introduce the key components of this ecosystem.
Coordination Office
Created in May 2025, the Coordination Office marks a pivotal step in strengthening the national structure of CIOOS. Hosted by MEOPAR, the office serves as the central hub for strategic planning, operational alignment, and national-level coordination across regional associations and partners.
The office plays a key role in enabling technical efficiencies, such as optimizing the deployment of CIOOS national, regional and partner data catalogues, and in guiding strategic initiatives like Transforming Climate Action.
After eight years at the St. Lawrence Global Observatory (SLGO), Anne-Sophie joins the MEOPAR team as the new Director of the Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System (CIOOS). Anne-Sophie has played a vital role in setting up CIOOS since its origin in 2018 and has been responsible for multiple national roles such as chair of the Communication Committee and member of the Executive Committee of CIOOS. Previous director of partnerships at SLGO, she’s looking forward to drive strategic partnerships and funding initiatives to support CIOOS’s long-term sustainability.
Jessy Barrette is the DevOps Specialist at the CIOOS Coordinating Office. With over a decade of experience in oceanographic instrumentation and data management, he has worked with organizations including ASL Environmental Sciences, the Hakai Institute, and the St. Lawrence Global Observatory (SLGO). Jessy has developed and maintained automated data processing systems, ocean observing platforms, and open data tools to support Canadian marine science. At CIOOS, he focuses on building and maintaining robust, scalable, and reliable infrastructure to ensure long-term accessibility of Canada’s ocean data.
After 15 years with the Marine Institute, Richard Kelly joins the MEOPAR team as a Full Stack Developer with the Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System (CIOOS). A founding member and Co-Principal Investigator of CIOOS Atlantic, Richard has been instrumental in expanding ocean observing infrastructure and improving real-time data access across Atlantic Canada and the Arctic. With deep experience in marine technology, autonomous systems, and data integration, he’s excited to take on a national role at the coordination office of CIOOS to help drive the system’s continued growth.
After joining CIOOS Pacific in November 2024, Colton now takes on a national role as Full Stack Developer with the CIOOS Coordination Office. With a background in software development, DevOps, and managing technical teams, he brings a strong mix of hands-on experience and leadership to the role. Colton has worked extensively with open data platforms like CKAN (the tool powering the CIOOS Catalogue) and contributed to the design and maintenance of data infrastructure at CIOOS Pacific. He’s excited to help advance CIOOS’s national systems and improve access to ocean data across Canada.
Simon brings a wealth of experience in data science and artificial intelligence, spanning data analysis, data pipelines, and data-centric application development, with a passion for transforming data into solutions that create meaningful impact. In his previous role at the St. Lawrence Global Observatory, he led transformative projects that improved access to ocean data. In his new role at CIOOS, Simon leverages AI to make ocean knowledge more accessible and impactful for the benefit of communities and the environment.
CIOOS Advisory Committee
Resources to support science and collaboration
CIOOS offers a selection of publications, guides and reference documents that support ocean observation practices. These resources share knowledge, promote consistency among initiatives and encourage innovation within the national network.
