Background

General Information

As one of the longest running ocean time series in the world, Ocean Station Papa (OSP; 50°N and 145°W) represents a unique dataset that has improved our understanding of ocean processes. Meteorological and surface ocean sampling from a weather ship at OSP began in 1949. In 1956, observations were initiated at stations along a line between the coast of British Columbia and OSP. Since then, surveys along this line, now called Line-P, have been undertaken several times each year. Line-P is, however, only one of the ocean time series of the N.E. Pacific, and previous research has benefited from comparisons among the various time series.

This symposium, sponsored by Fisheries & Oceans Canada and the North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES), will celebrate 50 years of oceanography along Line-P and at OSP. The workshop on the last day will explore the scientific value of both Line-P and the time series of the N.E. Pacific in general.

Dates and Venue

The symposium will be held July 5-8, 2006, at the Victoria Conference Centre in Victoria, BC, Canada (map).

Symposium Structure

The symposium will consist of plenary talks by invited speakers interspersed by lengthy viewing times for contributed posters.

Deadlines

Official language

The official language of the symposium will be English.