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
Australia Begins First Live S‑100 Bridge Trial
Australia has commenced its first live shipboard trial of S‑100 digital navigation data, with dynamic tidal and current information now being tested on the bridge of operational cruise vessels in Sydney Harbour.S‑100 is the international standard for next‑generation digital marine navigation, developed by the International Hydrographic Organization. It enables multiple interoperable data layers — such as charts, tides, currents and water levels — to be displayed together on a ship’s bridge, supporting more informed navigational decision‑making than traditional static charts.The trial
Blue Institute Reveals New BX6 Blue Excelerator Cohort
The Blue Institute has announced the 12 companies selected for BX6, the sixth cohort of its Blue Excelerator, a no-cost accelerator for ventures focused on ocean health, climate resilience, maritime systems, and water security. The Earth Day announcement coincides with the nonprofit’s 10th anniversary.The new cohort, known as the “Blue Dozen,” includes companies from the United States, Canada, Germany, and Denmark working on technologies such as AI marine mammal monitoring, offshore sargassum forecasting, ropeless fishing, oil spill response, offshore robotics, aquaculture systems
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