Bedrock Picks Exail’s Phins 9 Navigation for Next-Gen AUV
(TVU), according to the companies."The INS was central to addressing uncertainties and performance challenges for our AUV. We are eager to witness the field performance of this INS during sea trials and explore its potential in enhancing our AUV's navigational capabilities,” said Charles Chiau, CTO and co-founder at Bedrock."The integration of our Phins 9 Compact INS into Bedrock's AUV exemplifies the innovation and precision that both companies strive to achieve. We look forward to the successful deployment of our technology and the positive impact it will have on Bedrock'
Underwater Metal Detectors Help Solve Crimes
led to the discovery of multiple bodies (10 in all) along the Gilgo Beach area. This resulted in the capture of a serial killer who was ultimately charged with murder in January of 2024, more than a decade later.In another part of the United States, the SAR-1 underwater metal detector is in use by The Charles County Dive Rescue Team to search in zero visibility conditions. These detectors utilize the technology from the Pulse 8X and package it into a sleek, wireless design that vibrates upon location of metallic objects. Chief Porter states the team got a request from military dependent on a lost phone
Voyis Provides Subsea Tech for Galápagos Coral Expedition
expedition with Memorial University of Newfoundland in the Galápagos Islands, exploring and documenting the enigmatic world of cold-water coral ecosystem.The expedition, led by Chief Scientist Katleen Robert, was funded by Schmidt Ocean Institute, and also included the participation of the Charles Darwin Foundation and the Galápagos National Park.The Galápagos Islands, renowned for their unique biodiversity, are home to a multitude of cold-water corals, including those residing in vertical habitats.Taking place from September 18 to October 19, 2023, the expedition was equipped
DISCOVERY: High-Res Mapping Tech Helps Find New Hydrothermal Vent Field
;s management of their own marine resources. Schmidt Ocean Institute is committed to stewarding new technologies that allow us to fully map and characterize the seafloor.” The 30-day expedition began on 24 October 2023 in collaboration with the Galápagos National Park Directorate (GNPD), Charles Darwin Foundation, and the Ecuadorian Navy’s Oceanographic and Antarctic Institute (INOCAR).Other participating institutions included Memorial University of Newfoundland, University of Victoria, Dalhousie Press Release University, University of Ottawa, The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science
Global Underwater Hub Hosts Royal Visit from King Charles
A UK-based trade body representing companies operating in the UK subsea sector, Global Underwater Hub (GUH), received a visit from King Charles on Friday, September 29.GUH said it had provided King Charles with a tour of its premises in Westhill on the outskirts of Aberdeen, and showcased the vital work being undertaken across the sectors including offshore energy, aquaculture, defense, and telecoms.Upon his arrival, King Charles was welcomed by Neil Gordon, chief executive of Global Underwater Hub followed by introductions to key industry stakeholders, GUH board members, staff and representatives
New Hydrothermal Vent Found Near Galápagos
, named the vent field “Sendero del Cangrejo,” which translates to “Trail of the Crabs.”The 30-day expedition began on August 13, 2023 on Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too) in collaboration with the Galápagos National Park Directorate (GNPD), Charles Darwin Foundation, and the Ecuadorian Navy’s Oceanographic and Antarctic Institute (INOCAR). Other participating institutions included University of Rhode Island, Lehigh University, the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, United States Geological Survey, Harvard University, and the University
Global Conservation Mission Sets Sail from UK in Darwin's Wake
Almost two centuries after Charles Darwin's voyage around the world, environmentalists plan to follow in his footsteps by undertaking a two-year journey across four continents to study endemic wildlife and boost conservation.The group will set sail on board a 105-year-old schooner on Tuesday from the southern English port of Plymouth, from where British naturalist Darwin's own expedition began in 1831, leading him to develop the theory of evolution by natural selection.The 40,000 nautical mile "Darwin200" expedition hopes to anchor in 32 ports, including all the major ports visited
Seafloor Data Firm Bedrock Raises $25.5 M to Accelerate Offshore Wind Energy Development
support from the IRA (The Inflation Reduction Act).The investment round was co-led by global VC firm Northzone and Primary Venture Partners, with significant participation from Valor Equity Partners, and existing investors Eniac, Quiet Capital, and R7. Founded in 2020 by Anthony DiMare and Charles Chiau, Bedrock describes itself as "a public benefit corporation committed to transforming how geophysical seafloor data is acquired and distributed."The company's AUV technology and cloud data platform aim to reduce the time, environmental impact, and costs associated with seafloor
North American Lobster Industry Confronts 'Ropeless' Traps After Whale Entanglements
of weak links in rope that break if a whale swims through, color-coded rope for tracing, adding more traps per buoy line, and zone closures during whale migration.But whales are still getting entangled.“It doesn’t look like the solutions we’ve come up with are effective,” said Charles Mayo, senior scientist at the Center for Coastal Studies in Cape Cod, Massachusetts."Not effective to the point we need. We need a growing population. We don’t have that many whales left.”Washington and Ottawa are now promoting ropeless fishing as a possible long-term solution.