NOAA Names Werner Director of Scientific Programs
and Coastal Sciences and Chairman of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s (UNC-CH) Department of Marine Sciences. While at UNC-CH, Dr. Werner was the George & Alice Welsh Distinguished Professor from 2005-2008. From 2007-2017 he was co-Editor in Chief of the journal Progress in Oceanography. Cisco’s research has focused on the oceanic environment through numerical models of ocean circulation and marine ecosystems in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. He has studied the effects of physical forcing on lower trophic levels and the subsequent effect on the structure, function
Rising Temperatures Threaten Mediterranean Sea Species
Water temperatures in the northwestern Mediterranean are increasing much faster than global averages, threatening the survival of several species, French researchers said. Weekly water temperature readings by researchers at the Villefranche-sur-Mer oceanography laboratory have shown that Mediterranean surface water temperatures have increased by 0.7 degrees between 2007 and 2015. The researchers, who believe their findings apply to an area that includes Spain, France, and Italy, also said in a note summarising their study that the water's acidity has increased by nearly seven percent.
University of Gothenburg Selects HUGIN AUV
and full control of the HUGIN and payload from the mothership. “In order to map the ocean environment to the degree that vital climate change research requires, we need to focus more on increasing our use of autonomous observation platforms,” said Anna Wåhlin, Professor in Oceanography, University of Gothenburg. “Our new HUGIN AUV will significantly expand our ability to map ice, seabed, and explore marine environments previously inaccessible to us. KONGSBERG won the contract based on flexibility, experience, future expansion possibilities and price. We are confident that
Marine Archaeology Center Launched
UC San Diego launches Scripps Center for Marine Archaeology; center co-led by Scripps and Department of Anthropology will investigate relationship between human societies and marine environments Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Department of Anthropology have recently joined efforts within the University of California San Diego to launch the Scripps Center for Marine Archaeology (SCMA). Researchers with the Scripps Center for Marine Archaeology will conduct fieldwork at key underwater and coastal archaeological sites around the world, studying the influence of marine
USN's Oceanography Warrant Officers to Make a Return
The Navy is bringing warrant officers back to Naval Oceanography in 2018 after a 28-year hiatus. In late March, the Navy Personnel Command released the message, NAVADMIN 079/16, reestablishing the program and at the same time disestablishing the Oceanography Limited Duty Officer (LDO) Program. "In order to meet the increasing demand for officers with specific technical meteorology and oceanography knowledge, skills and abilities, the Secretary of the Navy has approved the establishment of the Oceanography Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Designator," the message said. The first warrant
Captain Van Gurley Retires from Naval Oceanography Command
Capt. John "Van" Gurley retired from the U.S. Navy on July 12 in a traditional Navy ceremony at Stennis Space Center after 26 years of active duty service. A native of Orlando, Fla., and Mississippi Coast resident for nearly the past decade, Gurley most recently commanded the Naval Oceanography Operations Command (NOOC) at Stennis Space Center until a change of command immediately prior to his retirement ceremony. During the change of command, Rear Adm. Brian Brown, Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, hailed Gurley's command of the NOOC, saying his "strategic
Horizon Marine Announces New Hire
Texas, to accommodate two oceanographers, drifting buoy production and a new laboratory for underwater gliders. Obenour graduated from Valparaiso University with a B.S. in Meteorology and Geography and a minor in Mathematics. Following her undergraduate studies, Kelsey received her M.S. in physical oceanography from the University of Rhode Island – Graduate School of Oceanography. For her thesis, Obenour used 30 years of sea surface temperature (SST) AVHRR Pathfinder satellite data to analyze ocean fronts on global and regional scales to observe decadal and global climate trends since 1982. Patrice
Kongsberg Deliver GeoChirp 3D Subsea Profiler to China
provides three dimensional acoustical images of shallow sub-seabed structures and buried objects. It transfers the well-established principles of conventional 3D reflection seismics, used in hydrocarbon exploration, to high resolution chirp sub-bottom profiler technology. The First Institute of Oceanography (FIO), in Qingdao is its first commercial customer. China’s internationally reputed research institution is looking forward to applying the state of the art technology in its line of research. The system has been originally developed at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton,
MTR Whitepapers: Call for Papers
industry, introduces in 2015 three Special Content editions: MTR Whitepapers. MTR Whitepapers – which will be produced and distributed in E-Magazine format – is distinct and tightly targeted to a particular niche in the global subsea industry, including editions focused on: -- Oceanography (February 2015) -- Hydrography (June 2015) -- Unmanned Marine & Subsea Vehicles (November 2015) The editors of MTR are currently accepting “Whitepapers” for publication. Following publication in the Special E-Magazine, select Whitepapers will be considered for future print
How Does Ocean Circulation Impact Marine Protected Areas?
Researchers at the National Oceanography Center (NOC) studying the U.K.’s four largest Marine Protected Areas have found that, because of the ocean’s vigorous circulation, even remote, seemingly pristine habitats, are not isolated from human activities, and may be vulnerable to pollution and overfishing impacts. In recent years, a number of large Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been set up around the world to create ‘safe havens’ for marine life. These have been established to help with biodiversity and habitat preservation, to restore damaged ecosystems, and also
UK NOC Joins World Ocean Council
The National Oceanography Center (NOC) has joined the World Ocean Council (WOC) - the international, cross-sectoral leadership alliance on ocean sustainable development, science and stewardship. The NOC joins the other WOC members from a wide range of ocean industries including shipping, cruise tourism, fisheries, aquaculture, oil and gas, seabed mining, renewable energy, ocean technology, maritime law, investment and other sectors. NOC Executive Director, Professor Ed Hill, commented, “The NOC is delighted to become a member of the World Ocean Council. We share the same aim of ensuring
Navy Christens, Launches New Oceanographic Survey Ship
and launched its newest oceanographic survey ship, USNS Maury (T-AGS 66), the last of its class at VT Halter Marine’s shipyard in Moss Point, Miss., in a traditional Navy ceremony on March 27. The 350-foot ship is named for Cmdr. Matthew F. Maury, considered to be the father of oceanography, nicknamed the “Pathfinder of the Seas” and the first superintendent of the U.S. Naval Observatory. Maury is 24 feet longer than its six sister ships to accommodate a 300 square-foot moon pool for easier deployment and retrieval of unmanned underwater vehicles. Rear Adm. Jonathan
NOC Buys Two Ocean Robot Boats
The National Oceanography Center (NOC) is to purchase two oceangoing unmanned surface vehicles designed for long endurance scientific research. The unmanned surface vehicles, one produced by MOST Ltd, of Chichester, and the other by ASV Ltd, based in Portchester were developed as part of a £1million initiative to produce rugged and reliable marine autonomous systems to gather data from the open ocean over periods of several months in support of U.K. marine scientific research. Geraint West, director of National Marine Facilities said, “This is an investment of some £400
Romica Engineering Supports Chinese Research Vessel
Romica Engineering Ltd (REL) have signed a contract with Geo Marine Technology Co. Ltd China to provide a Conductivity, Temperature, Depth (CTD) launch and recovery system (LARS) to The Second Institute Oceanography (State Oceanic Administration) China. This system provides the capability of 10,000m of 8mm electro-mechanical cable with a SWL of 4 tonnes. Designed in accordance with DNV Rules for Certification of Lifting Appliances 2011 and UNOLS Research Vessel Safety Standards Revised March 2009 the system will be mainly used on the scientific research vessel Xiangyanghong 10 worldwide.
Navy Oceanography Signs Ersi Agreement
Rear Adm. Tim Gallaudet, commander of the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NAVMETOCCOM), signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) Sept. 3 with Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc. (Esri), the geographic information systems company. "This CRADA will be a key enabler for our mission and top priority -- providing unmatched battlespace awareness and environmental information to the warfighters that yield better decisions made faster than the adversary," Gallaudet said. The Esri software and system allows detailed geospatial data to be analyzed
Sonardyne Appoints Global Business Manager for Oceanography
Subsea technology company Sonardyne International Ltd. UK, has appointed of Geraint West as its new Global Business Manager for Oceanography. Geraint joins Sonardyne with immediate effect and brings with him extensive experience gained over 32 years with the Royal Navy, Fugro and most recently, the National Oceanography Center (NOC). West’s early career as a hydrographic surveyor included a posting to the U.S. Naval Oceanography Office, and culminated as Charge Surveyor in the ice patrol ship, HMS Endurance. He then moved to Fugro as Project Manager for the U.S. Army Corps
Deep-Ocean Biodiversity Webinar
Monday, Jan. 13th, 9:00am Free webinar with Dr. Lisa Levin, Director of the Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. This presentation will examine our current understanding of deep-ocean biodiversity and its value - its ecological functions, ecosystem services and scientific discovery. To register go to: https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=py0bgi1vvkxj Source: MTS SoCal eNews
Steatite Partners with Marine Robotics Innovation Center
Steatite, a developer of power solutions for extreme environments, has become a partner with the Marine Robotics Innovation Center. The National Oceanography Center (NOC) and Steatite already form part of a UK consortium, using the latest lithium-sulfur chemistry to research and develop safe, pressure tolerant, rechargeable batteries with increased endurance and reduced payloads, optimizing their potential for integration with MAS. Occupying space in the Innovation Center, working alongside the NOC’s marine autonomy and robotics team, and utilizing in-house facilities, will help support
