High-Risk Litter Zones Threaten North Atlantic Wildlife
A new study, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory, has revealed five high-risk zones where floating plastic litter poses the greatest risk to North Atlantic marine life.An estimated 19 to 23 metric tons of plastic waste entered the world's aquatic ecosystems in 2016 and this figure is predicted to triple by 2030.Land-based sources of plastic are thought to account for about 80% of plastic pollution in the marine environment, with single use items such as plastic bags, bottles, wrappers, food containers and cutlery among the most common items found. These items are often transported far from their
Glosten to Design Research Vessel for SARDI
a 30-37-meter monohull with extended range, a launch and recovery system, the ability to perform fisheries research, and a multi-mission-friendly layout.The new vessel will replace the R/V Ngerin and support SARDI’s mission to promote the sustainable management of marine resources and protect aquatic ecosystems in South Australia
AZFP Monitors Diving Insects in Lake Malawi
of Zoology at the University of British Columbia and winner of the 2023 annual Acoustic Zooplankton Fish Profiler (AZFP) award, and Dr Maxon Ngochera, Chief Fisheries Research Officer, Malawi, have now completed their field work. This work centered on examining the unmatched diel migration of the aquatic larvae of the Chaoborus edulis, a midge fly that is abundant in Lake Malawi, East Africa. For more details on his winning proposal CLICK HERE.The goal of this research was to use ASL’s multifrequency AZFP to better understand the physiology and ecology of Chaoborus edulis larvae, the deepest
DEEP's #OccupyMare is about Persistent Human Presence Subsea
American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts docked their vessel Expedition 1 to the International Space Station, starting a continuous, uninterrupted human presence in space. Today, the oceanic exploration and technology organization DEEP announced its #OccupyMare mission: to Make Humanity Aquatic.The plan is for, on November 3, 2026, to deploy six fully-trained crew to DEEP's Sentinel oceanic habitat system, beginning the era of humanity's continuous presence underwater.According to DEEP, the Sentinel habitat system is deployable anywhere on the planet's continental shelf and
Greensea IQ Demo Day: Bayonet’s Tech Shines at Cordage Park
backdrop for this innovative demonstration event. Bayonet specializes in Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicles (AUGVs), offering a range of sizes to meet diverse mission requirements. The Bayonet AUGVs are renowned for their adaptability, precision, and durability, which makes them ideal for various aquatic environments.This demonstration event was more than just a showcase of technology; it was a crucial part of the Blue Future Conference. Organized by the Plymouth MA Economic Development group, the conference is part of a visionary initiative to build a sustainable industry in Plymouth. It aligns
NOAA Awards $16.8 Million for Research in the Gulf of Mexico
University of FloridaAward Amount: $1,850,864Project Description: The project team will collect geographic, biological, logistical and socioeconomic data to pair with stakeholder guidance through a co-production model to address data gaps and inform how and where to manage propeller scarring in aquatic preserves of Florida’s Nature Coast.Project Title: DECORATE: Developing an Ecosystem-based Conservation framework for Oyster Reefs Across Texas EstuariesLead Institution: University of Texas at AustinAward Amount: $1,996,417Project Description: The project team will quantify the effects of
Jaia Robotics Receives NOAA SBIR Phase I Grant
Jaia Robotics, an emerging maker of low-cost, micro-sized aquatic drones (JaiaBots), announced a $174,948 SBIR Phase I grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Project is titled, “Sea Air Boundary Energy Transfer Measurements Using Micro-Sized UxVs".Jaia will work with Jim Owens and his team at Nautilus Defense who will develop an instrumented parachute to support launching JaiaBots out of a P-3 SonoBuoy tube to collect Atmospheric Data. The JaiaBot will detach from the parachute to collect Sea Surface Data – including temperature, salinity, current
Sonardyne Targets US Marine Technology Market Growth Through Partnership with Aquatic Sensors
Sonardyne Inc. has appointed Aquatic Sensors as resellers as part of their growth in the US marine technology market.Making the announcement while exhibiting at OCEANS 2023 in Mississippi, Sonardyne welcomed Aquatic Sensors as its latest US reseller."Having worked with Sonardyne sister company Chelsea Technologies for over 20 years, Aquatic Sensors bring a wealth of industry knowledge and experience of the environmental water monitoring community across the USA and Canada. Their initial focus will be on the Origin 600 and providing the latest intelligent ADCP technology to the North American
Ancient Amphora Discovered by OceanX Handed Over to Malta's Cultural Heritage Authorities
unexpectedly by university students participating in OceanX's flagship educational program, Young Explorers, while piloting an ROV approximately 3,510 meters below the ocean surface. Professional ROV pilots then took over, carefully transferring the amphora from the seafloor into a replicated aquatic environment aboard OceanXplorer, the vessel described as "the most advanced marine research and media vessel ever built.""OceanX immediately declared the amphora's discovery to authorities at the nearby port of Malta. Since then, OceanX has collaborated with heritage authorities
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