Tagged Sharks Could Improve Climate Forecasts
, collecting ocean climate data in regions that are difficult to observe using conventional methods.The study was led by Laura H. McDonnell, Ph.D., who conducted the research as a doctoral student at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and the Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy.The study originated from an interdisciplinary collaboration between former Rosenstiel School shark scientist Neil Hammerschlag, Ph.D. and atmospheric scientist Ben Kirtman, Ph.D., now dean of the Rosenstiel School. In 2018, they recognized that the data from shark-tagging
eXXpedition All-Women Sailing Mission Sets Off to Map Global Ocean Plastic
Emily Penn, the mission will fill critical gaps in our understanding of where ocean plastic comes from – and help pinpoint the most impactful solutions.The global expedition consists of 10 legs and 10 teams. With the first three legs fully crewed, today’s launch also opens applications for the remaining voyages – visiting the Arctic, Antarctica, Caribbean and North Pacific throughout 2026 and 2027. The last time eXXpedition set sail, over 10,000 women applied for just 300 crew places.Why this matters nowThe expedition comes at a critical moment for global ocean health and environmental
Project CETI Tracks Sperm Whale Conversations in Real Time
Deep beneath the ocean surface, sperm whales swim through the dark waters, clicking to each other in bursts of sound that can travel for kilometres. Now, scientists say they are beginning to follow those exchanges in real time using an autonomous underwater robot that can track whales by listening to their voices.Sperm whales use clicks to navigate and hunt, and also produce patterned sequences of clicks, known as "codas," that are thought to play a role in communication. Scientists first identified that sperm whales vocalize in 1957. But understanding how they communicate has remained
TMC Seabed Mining Application Meets US Federal Requirements
The Metals Co said on Friday U.S. regulators have found its consolidated application for deep seabed mineral exploration and commercial recovery to be fully compliant with federal requirements, marking a key step toward potential approval.The company said it expects the regulatory process, including environmental review, to conclude by the end of first-quarter 2027.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration determined that the application submitted by its U.S. unit meets all requirements under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act, TMC said.The
Ocean Minerals Are Becoming a Real US Opportunity
opportunity.America's offshore sector already responsibly brings the tools ocean mineral exploration and commercial recovery requires: advanced geophysical surveying, subsea robotics, remotely operated systems, real-time monitoring, and a deeply ingrained culture of safety and environmental performance. That technical overlap gives the United States a clear advantage in a sector where operational experience will matter as much as policy ambition.Federal Policy to Help US Move into ActionFederal policy is beginning to match that potential. The Trump administration recently announced Project
Wreckage of USCG Cutter Tampa Discovered Off Cornwall, United Kingdom
Adm. Kevin Lunday, commandant of the Coast Guard. "When the Tampa was lost with all hands in 1918, it left an enduring grief in our service. Locating the wreck connects us to their sacrifice and reminds us that devotion to duty endures. We will always remember them. We are proud to carry their spirit forward in defense of the United States."In 2023, the Coast Guard Historians Office was contacted by the Gasperados Dive Team regarding the Tampa. Over the past three years, the all-volunteer team conducted an extensive search for the wreckage.“We provided the dive team with historical records
North Atlantic Right Whales Produce Highest Number of Births This Calving Season Since 2009
Atlantic right whale calving season has come to a close with the highest number of calves recorded since 2009.The annual calving season in the southeastern United States, which runs from mid-November until mid-April, produced 23 mother-calf pairs, the fourth-highest count ever. It’s positive news for the critically endangered species with an estimated population of about 380.Scientists with the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium have been tracking the season closely and were pleased to see shorter intervals between calving for the majority of the whale moms
Hanwha Ocean and Leidos Partner on Naval Shipbuilding
global defense markets.Hanwha Ocean’s shipbuilding, combined with Leidos’ naval design and engineering expertise, is intended to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions aligned with evolving U.S. Navy and allied needs. The companies plan to focus on:• Adapting Hanwha ship designs for full alignment with U.S. Navy standards and requirements• Co-developing next-generation surface combatant concepts for U.S. and global markets• Establishing a resilient, distributed supply chain across U.S. and Korean industrial bases• Advancing ship designs optimized for rapid, efficient
Forum Energy Technology Launches New LARS Model
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has unveiled its latest solution in subsea handling equipment, the Model 6000 (M6000) Launch and Recovery System (LARS).Part of FET’s Dynacon product line, the M6000 provides a compact, all-in-one solution for inspection and light work-class ROV operations. It integrates the A-frame, winch and hydraulic power unit into a single skid-mounted package, allowing for a single-point lift with no need for additional cabling or hose connections. This design streamlines mobilization and demobilization, reducing vessel interface time and onboard footprint.The first M6000
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