Earthquake Offshore California Knocks Out Power for Thousands
.S. Geological Survey said, leaving thousands without power.The earthquake, which struck at 2:34 a.m. (1034 GMT), was about 10 miles (16.1 km) deep, USGS said, and struck about 7.4 (12 km) west-southwest of Ferndale, California, a Humboldt County town about a four-hour drive north of San Francisco.Local media and others on social media reported there were numerous gas leaks, powerlines down, and at least one structure fire in Ferndale. A representative from the Humboldt Sheriff's Office was not immediately available for comment.Local media reported that the California highway patrol was responding
An Online Map Makes Shellfish Harvesting Safer
for safe and high-quality shellfish and this new harvesting map will ensure it continues.” The map also serves as an extension of the DFO Fisheries Notices. Updates on the opening and closing of harvesting areas will also continue to be communicated as appropriate to the public through local media, notices posted in closed areas and information provided by local DFO offices
China Plans First Lab on Ocean Oil Spill Cleaning
China's Ministry of Transport is planning to establish a laboratory specialising in treating oil spills at sea, the first of its kind in the country, local media Science and Technology Daily reported on Sunday. China is spending some 200 million yuan a year on researches for emergency treatment of oil spills but the technological expertise has not been widely applied because of lack of such a lab, the report said. The laboratory is planned in northern port city of Tianjin, off the Bohai Bay, with an initial investment 400 million yuan ($63 million). The investment will go to research
NOAA Backs Marine Debris Removal/Research
of debris from aquaculture activities. Pacific Coastal Research and Planning ($250,000) will work with a contractor to remove an 83 foot derelict fishing vessel that is grounded in and damaging sensitive coral reef habitat in the Port of Saipan of the Northern Mariana Islands. A local media campaign will be used to highlight the removal project to the public and share ways to prevent marine debris in the future, such as proper storm preparation. Save Our Shores ($52,032) will organize volunteer cleanups both from land and water to remove a minimum of seven tons of
Young Innovators to Compete in Underwater Robotics
place at the Georgia Tech Campus Recreational Center, where Mistress of Ceremonies Susan Nelson will preside over the opening ceremony, which features a number of notable speakers and last minute technical instructions for the teams. The ceremony will be accompanied by photographers, videographers and local media, as well as web streaming of the day’s activities for the benefit of classmates, friends and parents back home. May 21: A free day for the teams to explore, on their own, the rich cultural history and outdoor activities in the greater Atlanta environs including local historic sites
SeaPerch: Inspiring The Next Generation
number of students that can participate although teams averaged six members last year. Susan Nelson will preside over the opening ceremony in the LSU Field House featuring a number of notable speakers and last minute technical instructions for the teams, accompanied by photographers, videographers and local media. Again this year, there will be live streaming of the day’s activities for the benefit of classmates, friends and parents back home. The in-pool technical competition consists of two events. The first will require students to steer their ROV through the Obstacle Course consisting
Cochin Shipyard in Pact with Samsung Heavy Industries
India's state-owned Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korean firm Samsung Heavy Industries for technology partnership in constructing liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrying vessels, reports local media. “Cochin Shipyard has signed an agreement with Samsung Heavy Industries to collaborate on building LNG ships,” a shipping ministry official said. The MoU, which was inked after protracted negotiations will enable the city-based public sector yard to respond to a tender for LNG carrier construction soon-to-be-re-issued by
STEM: SeaPerch Underwater Robotic Championships
17, will begin at the university’s Natatorium with the continuation of registration check-in and compliance reviews, for those not completing their inspection on Friday night. The opening ceremony, featuring a number of relevant speakers, will be accompanied by photographers, videographers and local media. Again this year, live streaming of the day’s competition events will be provided via the SeaPerch website for the benefit of fellow classmates, parents and friends back home to follow the action. This year teams may consist of a minimum of one student and one adult leader, and there
Underwater Robotics National Challenge set for Indy
ROV as we will be open for check-in and compliance checks in order to reduce congestion the next morning. Competition day, Saturday, May 18, will begin at the Natatorium with the required check-in’s followed by an opening ceremony, photographers and videographers recording the events, local media in attendance, and again this year, live streaming of the day’s activities for the benefit of classmates, friends and parents back home across the country. A juried poster competition is planned for both middle and high school teams to introduce their graphic displays and deliver oral
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