Australia Reaches New Frontier in Seabed Restoration
, energy security and marine ecosystems can coexist. By developing restoration methods now, we can make sure we have the right solutions to support sustainable ocean development without harming the marine environment or coastal fisheries,” Gillies added.The project is sponsored by the Australian Government with a $1.3 million investment, which was matched by industry partners.Parks Australia's Barbara Musso said the research presented an innovative conservation opportunity for the authority."As marine heatwaves become more frequent and intense, Parks Australia needs to understand and
Carbon Dumping
;s Browse CCS project goes ahead.The environmental groups call it “carbon dumping” rather than CCS in what could be interpreted as blackwashing, in contrast to the greenwashing that they are accusing Woodside of doing.The news is discussed this week in Marine Technology News: The Australian government’s call for two weeks of public consultation on Woodside’s plans started on January 2, and this timing met with opposition from Greenpeace and the Australian Greens party. The Greens said the plans were released while many Australians were off work for summer holidays.Acting Greens
Woodside Accused of Greenwashing Over CCS Plans
The Australian government’s call for two weeks of public consultation starting January 2 on Woodside Energy’s plans to sequester CO2 as part of the Browse project off Western Australia has met with opposition from environmental groups. The consultation period enables interested parties to voice their opinion on whether or not an environmental impact statement is required.The proposed Browse carbon capture and storage (CCS) project would capture a compressed CO2 stream from onboard the two FPSOs proposed as part of the Browse to NWS Project. Woodside, as operator, is proposing to develop
Ørsted Hires MMA Offshore for Wind Site Survey in Australia
future offshore wind developments in the region.The campaign is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2024 and run through to the first quarter of 2025.To remind, Ørsted’s secured a feasibility license for its first offshore wind project in Australia back in May 2024. The Australian government said at the time intends to grant a license for the company's second project, subject to consultation. The combined capacity for the two projects is 4.8 GW.Ørsted Secures First and Lines Up Second Multi-GW Offshore Wind License in Australia“We are delighted to announce this
What is a Sonar Pulse and How Can it Injure Humans Under Water?
Last month, the Australian government revealed that its navy divers had sustained “minor injuries”, likely due to sonar pulses from a Chinese navy vessel.The divers had been clearing fishing nets from the propellers of HMAS Toowoomba while in international waters off the coast of Japan. According to a statement from deputy prime minister Richard Marles, despite HMAS Toowoomba communicating with internationally recognized signals, the Chinese vessel approached the Australian ship and turned on its sonar, forcing the Australian divers to exit the water.The incident prompted a response from
XLUUV: If You Build It, They Will Buy
In August, 2021, after years of delays, cost overruns, and rising tensions, the Australian government canceled a A$90 billion order with France’s Naval Group for 12 conventionally powered submarines intended to replace the Royal Australian Navy (RAN)’s aging fleet of six Collins-class attack subs. Overnight, the future of the RAN’s undersea warfare capability was cast into uncertainty. The very next month, however, the United States and the United Kingdom announced a plan to help Australia fill the void, offering to assist in the design, development, and construction of a new fleet
4500 Years Old & 180km: World's Largest Known Plant Discovered in Shark Bay
Bay to understand how this plant survives and thrives under such variable conditions.The research was made possible through a collaboration between UWA, Flinders University and Kings Park Science (Western Australia Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions). It was funded by the Australian Government’s National Environmental Science Program Marine Biodiversity Hub and the Australian Research Council.The Shark Bay seagrass Posidonia australis. Photoghraph by Rachel Austin, UW
Falcon Serves as Platform for Blueprint Lab Manipulator Tests
. “Fitted with our Bravo manipulators and the Falcon Integration Kit, operators will have access to a new capability for use in visual and NDT inspection, construction and recovery operations, and other complex tasks,” he adds.Blueprint Lab is supported in their development work by the Australian Government.Image courtesy Saab Seaeye/Blueprint La
Clark Named Chair of the Australian Antarctic Science Council
which will help address some of the biggest issues facing the planet,” he said. “The science Australia is leading in Antarctica is extraordinary, from krill to the search for a Million Year Ice Core, the Australian Antarctic Program is at the cutting edge. The work of implementing the Australian Government’s response to the Australian Antarctic Science Program Review is proceeding, but there is a lot more to do. I look forward to working with the Council and it’s a privilege indeed to be invited to join and lead such a notable group.”The Council comprises eminent scientists
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