The oceans are essential to life on Earth, and the Ocean Vital Signs Network is our solution to safeguard their health and secure our future.
OVSN Goals
The Ocean Vital Signs Network tackles the most pressing challenges facing our oceans and planet.
Track Carbon Flows
Track and quantify carbon flows through the ocean as they are influenced by physical and biogeochemical processes from the air-sea interface until and including ultimate burial, or re-ventilation to the atmosphere
Quantify the Impact
Quantify the impact of natural and intentional carbon cycle perturbations, including both direct effects on carbon flux as well as indirect feedbacks
Evaluate Interactions
Evaluate interactions between ocean carbon cycling and ecosystem functioning across trophic levels, and quantify relationships to ‘ocean health’
