Jan de Nul, Partners Launch First Large-Scale Oyster Reef Restoration in Belgian North Sea
, Shells & Valves and Mantis Consulting have launched a BELREEFS project, a first offshore pilot for large-scale oyster reef restoration in Belgian North Sea.Industry and science join forces to tackle the challenges of restoring oyster reefs, a complex operation that requires innovation and creative solutions.The complexity of the logistical support, and the sensitivity of oysters to disturbance (during seeding, transport and installation at sea), requires in-depth knowledge covering different fields of expertise.Aside from many innovations to be implemented in the pilot, BELREEFS will also use
DOE, NOAA Challenge Innovators to Integrate Renewable Energy, Ocean Obs
in-kind support, the DEVELOP Competition comprises three contests— Design, Build, and Splash. Now open, the Design Contest will remain open for 120 days, closing February 16, 2021."This partnership with the Department of Energy tapped into a community of innovators who are bringing truly creative solutions to renewable energy for marine applications," said retired Navy Rear Adm. Tim Gallaudet, Ph.D., assistant secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and deputy NOAA administrator. "Harnessing wave energy for autonomous underwater vehicles shows great promise for supporting hurricane
Hacking 4 Environment: Oceans - Creating Entrepreneurs from Scientists and Students
The University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) and the University of California San Diego (UCSD) recently completed a first-of-its-kind course that had student teams working to develop creative solutions to complex challenges facing our oceans – and the results are a reminder of the value in trying new approaches.In the 10-week classes, held over spring quarter, 50 students grouped into teams of four used agile entrepreneurial approaches (Lean Startup method and Problem Curation techniques) to address an ocean-related problem that could use a new solution.Student teams experienced what it is
Ocean Startup Challenge Shortlists 31 Companies for Prize
After 158 applications flooded in for the Ocean Startup Challenge, the industry reviewers have shortlisted 31 companies to vie for 10 prizes of $25,000 and in-kind support from partners.“Applicants accepted our challenge by proposing creative solutions to solve industry hurdles, with more than a third of the shortlisted companies having ocean technologies in the earliest stages of development,” said Don Grant, Executive Director, Ocean Startup Project. “Another 19 shortlisted companies applied with working prototypes.”The shortlisted solutions involve environmental monitoring
NYK Jointly Develops Innovative Anti-rust Agent
arduous task of rust removal and cleaning by crew members is greatly reduced. Moreover, MG 100 is expected to directly contribute to reducing maintenance costs associated with metal rust. NYK’s medium-term management plan, “More Than Shipping 2018,” encourages the creation of creative solutions such as this, and the NYK Group will continue to promote work efficiency and advance R&D activities in operations across the group to further enhance safety and performance.
NYK Buys Stake in EMAS Chiyoda Subsea
— essential components in offshore oil and gas field development. After this acquisition, ECS’s shareholding structure will shift to Ezra 40 percent, Chiyoda 35 percent, and NYK 25 percent. Based on its medium-term management plan emphasizing differentiation through the use of creative solutions, NYK has been expanding its business in offshore oil and gas exploration/development, such as seismic, drilling, production, and shuttle transportation services. By participating in the subsea EPCI segment, NYK saidi it plans to steadily accumulate expertise and further extend its service range
Teledyne Maintains Course
best material and system designs to meet the specific performance requirements for the particular project. We are encouraged that in this cycle the operators are participating and are in fact working together to embrace the ideas that the supply chain can offer. We are confident that with all the creative solutions that Teledyne Marine can provide, we will in fact come out of this cycle in an even stronger position. What are the signs/statistics you monitor to gauge the current health and future prospects of your business? Egan There are many economic factors we take into consideration due to
A Game-changer for Flood Forecasting
of life and property when there’s either too much water, too little, or poor water quality.” The announcement fulfills a commitment President Obama made to the American public on World Water Day in March. In a White House statement, he called for “cross-cutting, creative solutions to solving the water problems of today, as well as innovative strategies that will catalyze change in how we use, conserve, protect and think about water in the years to come.” Initially, the model will benefit flash flood forecasts in headwater areas and provide water forecast
Coral 'Bright Spots' Offer Clues to Protecting Threatened Reefs
due to climate change. The report found that in many coral reef bright spots, local people depended heavily on reefs for food and took part in owning and managing fish stocks, while many also had deep waters near the reefs that fish could use as a refuge. "People invest in creative solutions when their livelihoods depend on it," Cinner said. The study also identified 35 "dark spots", from Jamaica to Tanzania, where there were fewer fish than expected. In many, fishermen used nets that could snag and damage reefs. They also had access to freezers
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