Marine Technology Society Awarded $3.9 Million for Ocean Enterprise Engagement
will support NOAA in defining Ocean Enterprise requirements and identifying new market opportunities to advance public-private partnerships in support of coastal and ocean climate resilience and workforce development. These partnerships provide critical services and support to many marine environmental management activities and economic sectors, including offshore energy, shipping and coastal resilience.This project expands upon the Dialogues with Industry program launched in 2022 by MTS, the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS)/UNESCO and NOAA. It marks the first effort within the MTS Ocean Enterprise
Mounting Evidence Shows Seismic Surveys Can Harm Marine Life
for its Scarborough gas project off Australia’s west coast, before reversing the decision in the face of a legal challenge from Traditional Owners.Seismic testing is highly controversial in marine environments. Australia’s federal regulator (the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority) is currently examining a proposal for seismic testing in the Otway Basin in Bass Strait, which conservationists say has attracted more than 30,000 public submissions.Seismic testing is also mooted as part of the “PEP11” (Petroleum Exploration Permit 11) off the coast
Canada Says 'Rigorous' Regulations Needed for Subsea Mining
mining outside its jurisdictional waters, it added, citing previous G7 commitments.Speaking at an event in Vancouver on Thursday, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson noted Canada's critical minerals strategy, which was unveiled in December, aims to balance economic progress with environmental management.Canada's "need for critical minerals and other resources did not override our obligation for science based decision making and high ESG standards," Wilkinson said, referring to the strategy document.The joint statement "makes clear our position our economic advancement
TDI-Brooks Hires Maxon as Senior Environmental Scientist
17 years, Cynda served as president of Maxon Consulting, a small woman-owned environmental consulting firm founded in San Diego, CA in 2005. Before that she was a former Director in the Environment, Health and Safety Division of Arthur D. Little and a Sr. Manager in the Coastal Resources and Environmental Management Services division of Battelle Memorial Institute
Seabed Nodule Harvesting Firm Raises $30M
Australian subsidiary, The Metals Company Australia Pty Ltd., had entered into a research funding agreement with a consortium of institutions led by Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to create a framework for the development of an ecosystem-based environmental management and monitoring plan (EMMP). Earlier this year the Company and its strategic partner, Allseas, announced the successful wet-test commissioning of the pilot nodule collection system — including the nodule riser and collector vehicle — in the Atlantic Ocean.TMC, Allseas Complete
How the Blue Economy Will Shape the Future of Canada’s Oceans
now and in the future.Listening to the diverse perspectives of Canadians is a good start that must now be followed with meaningful and ongoing support for truly transformative and equitable ocean policies.The authorsAndrés M. Cisneros-Montemayor, Assistant Professor, Resource & Environmental Management, Simon Fraser UniversityLeah M. Fusco, Postdoctoral researcher, Department of Geography, Memorial University of NewfoundlandMarleen Simone Schutter, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Washington(Source: The Conversation
Fugro Orders First-of-Its-Kind XL Class USV for North Sea Operations
of the 18m USV in March with delivery scheduled for early 2023. According to information on SEA-KIT's website, its adaptable, uncrewed and remotely-controlled USVs enable over-the-horizon deployment of systems and sensors for many commercial use cases, including maritime logistics, environmental management, marine inspection, and ocean floor surveys.
Noise Pollution: ONEX Peace earns DNV SILENT-E notation, a first for a Merchant Ship
regulations without disrupting the sea’s ecosystem,” said Gemma McQueen, Director of Corporate Communications at ONEX DMCC Dubai UAE. “This proven low noise technology will create the capability to deliver improved operational performance, expand operational routes, and enhance environmental management of the ship.”“In a highly competitive market, HHI has proved its capability to build a high-quality ship with improved fuel efficiency while satisfying eco-friendly underwater noise standards,” said Won-Ho Joo, Senior Executive Vice President, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI)
David Kennedy Designated as Chair of US Arctic Research Commission
, both basic and applied, helps inform the development of a wide range of public policy, on topics ranging from Arctic residents, climate change impacts, stewardship, security, and sustainable development.”Kennedy has over 50 years of experience and leadership in science, research, environmental management, and development of legislation and national initiatives. A native of Oskaloosa, Iowa, he received a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of Northern Colorado, and then spent six years as a U.S. Air Force pilot based in Alaska. He subsequently worked at the University
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