NOAA and Esri Collaborate to Revolutionize Ocean Data Accessibility
In a move to enhance the accessibility and utility of ocean and coastal data, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and Esri, a global leader in location intelligence, have announced a new partnership to develop a pioneering open data platform. This initiative aims to make critical oceanic and coastal data more actionable and equitable for decision-makers and communities.The collaborative effort will combine NOAA’s extensive and high-quality oceanic data with Esri’s advanced geospatial technologies. The goal is to create a fully interoperable platform that transforms
HII Delivers REMUS 620 UUVs to NOAA
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced that its Mission Technologies division has built and delivered two REMUS 620 uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for enhanced high-resolution ocean floor mapping. The REMUS 620, introduced in November 2022, represents a major advancement in medium-class UUV technology, according to HII. It is designed to offer a comprehensive range of both above- and below-water capabilities, making it ideal for long-distance operations.“The rapid delivery of the REMUS 620 underscores HII’s
Saildrone Surveys Gulf of Maine to Identify Potential Deep-sea Coral Habitat
A previously unmapped section of the north-central Gulf of Maine has been surveyed to identify potential deep-sea coral habitats.Saildrone said it mapped 1,500 square nautical miles in the Jordan and Georges Basins in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) led mission.The Gulf of Maine is a productive and dynamic marine environment, with a diverse array of marine life, productive fisheries, unique underwater habitats, and a complex topography of deep basins, shallow banks, and steep slopes. However, there is extremely limited mapping data available, especially in deeper
Hottest Oceans in 400 Years Threaten Great Barrier Reef
erosion, are home to thousands of species of fish, and are an important source of tourism revenue in many countries.At least 54 countries and regions have experienced mass bleaching of their reefs since February 2023 as climate change warms the ocean's surface waters, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has said.The Great Barrier Reef is not currently on UNESCO's list of world heritage sites that are in danger, though the UN recommends it should be added.Australia has lobbied for years to keep the reef - which contributes A$6.4 billion ($4.2 billion) to the economy
Coral Bleachings Devastate Bali Reefs as Sea Temperatures Rise
in less than 10 years, he says, blaming warmer sea temperatures triggered by climate change.Coral bleaching occurs when coral expels the colourful algae living in its tissues. Without the algae the coral becomes pale and vulnerable to starvation, disease or death.In April, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said more than 54% of the reef areas in the world's oceans are experiencing bleaching-level heat stress, the fourth global bleaching event in the last three decades.Indonesia has roughly 5.1 million hectares of coral reefs and accounts for 18% of the world's total
More Than 60% of World's Coral Reefs May Have Bleached in Past Year
Nearly two-thirds of the world's coral reefs have been subjected to heat stress bad enough to trigger bleaching over the past year, the leading agency monitoring coral reefs said on Thursday.The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced last month that the world's coral reefs were in the throes of a fourth mass bleaching event, as climate change combined with an El Nino climate pattern has pushed ocean temperatures to record highs.Now, the agency reports some 60.5% of the world's reef area has been affected and that number is still rising."I am very worried
OPT Wins Multi-year NOAA ProTech Oceans IDIQ Contract
Marine power, data, and service solutions provider Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPT)vannounced its selection as part of a team awarded the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (ProTech) Oceans Domain Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This award positions OPT within avgroup of service providers supporting NOAA’s mission to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts.Under the terms of the contract, OPT will contribute its advanced technologies, including the PowerBuoy
Maritime Risk Symposium 2024 – Great Power Competition and Gray Zone Engagement
organizations to combat gray zone activities?Panel 6 – Multi-Service and Maritime Industry Collaboration in the ArcticFocus: As maritime activity in the Arctic region increases, how do the sea services (the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Coast Guard, Merchant Marine and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and maritime industry best collaborate to mitigate the risks of conducting operations in the harsh Arctic region? While domestic and United States Indo-Pacific Command maritime gray zone activities are receiving national press coverage, such activities also extend to the polar
Coral Reefs Suffer Fourth Global Bleaching Event
scientists said on Monday amounted to the fourth global bleaching event in the last three decades.At least 54 countries and territories have experienced mass bleaching among their reefs since February 2023 as climate change warms the ocean's surface waters, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Coral Reef Watch, the world's top coral reef monitoring body.Bleaching is triggered by water temperature anomalies that cause corals to expel the colorful algae living in their tissues. Without the algae's help in delivering nutrients to the corals, the corals
