Integrated Data System for Coral Reefs Enables AI Analysis
University PhD candidate Musfera Jahan.Coral reefs make up just 1% of the world’s ocean area but they host 25% of all marine life.The technology will bring together datasets from organisations like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), the Hawaii Undersea Research Laboratory (HURL) and Australia’s CSIRO.The study has been published in the journal Electronics
UK Firm Finds Local Research Partner to Drive Adoption of OTEC in Brazil
UK-based company Global OTEC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Brazilian research institute COPPE/UFRJ to jointly research the development and viability of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) projects in Brazil.COPPE/UFRJ, short for the Instituto Alberto Luiz Coimbra de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa de Engenharia, and Global OTEC launched a two-year partnership initiative that will focus on joint research projects, knowledge sharing, and developments to demonstrate the viability and advantages of OTEC technology in the South American country.This collaboration aims
Nord Stream Methane Spread Below Surface for Several Months
leaks to measure methane concentrations over a large area, all the way from the surface to the depths. They continued their measurements for three months after the spill.To get the most robust estimations, they combined observations from the gliders with surface observations collected by the German research institute IOW from a ferry.In the initial period following the pipeline explosion, methane levels in the waters were sometimes 1,000 times above normal. In some areas, abnormal concentrations of methane were measured several months after the release, before it was diluted, consumed by bacteria or escaped
Study to Explore Impact of Floating Offshore Wind Farms on Ocean Life
blooms and foraging fish at the bottom of the ocean food web.Leveraging NERC’s Autosub Long Range 1500 will be used due to its ability to operate in strong tidal flows for weeks at a time.Professor Stephen Votier, expert in Seabird Ecology at the Lyell Centre, Heriot-Watt’s Global Research Institute for Earth and Marine Sciences, is leading the project. He said: “Floating offshore wind farms have the potential to accelerate global net zero targets however less is known about the ecological consequences, from ocean physics to biodiversity. By focusing our team’s expertise on
Lending Oceans a Robotic Hand
in the quest to understand what’s down there and how it can be both used and protected.The latest Marine Technology Reporter’s Deep Dive podcast, released this week, takes up the challenge. Rhonda Moniz speaks to oceanographer Dr. Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist at Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), about the role that mapping plays in maintaining a balance between human activities and protected areas.Growing up in Hawaii, she was drawn into the marine research work by her close association with the ocean as well as by her childhood fascination with Jacques Cousteau and American
New Vessel Launched for Lake Superior Research Institute
Harvey, La. shipbuilder Midship Marine has launched a new low-emission battery hybrid research vessel for the Lake Superior Research Institute (LSRI) at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.Described as a "floating classroom", the 65-foot aluminum catamaran Sadie Ann has been will support the university’s on-water education and research in the the icy waters of Lake SuperiorThe Incat-Crowther-designed vessel is 24-feet wide with a maximum capacity of 49 passengers and eight crew. A reinforced hull will allow operation in light winter conditions and the 4.6-foot draft will be operable
Exail Phins INS Central to MBARI AUV Fleet Upgrade
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) chose the Exail Phins Compact C7 Inertial Navigation System (INS) to upgrade its deepwater Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) fleet. Built on Fiber-Optic Gyroscope (FOG) technology, the Phins Compact C7 INS was chosen for its ability to deliver survey-grade navigation at depths of down to 6,000 meters. Its compact OEM design allows for seamless integration with MBARI’s existing AUVs, while its compatibility with additional navigation tools enhances overall accuracy, meeting MBARI’s operational needs.
Franks to Lead Jacksonville University's Marine Science Research Institute
Jacksonville University on Tuesday announce Dr. Bryan Franks has been named the new Executive Director of its Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI), succeeding the founding executive director, Dr. A. Quinton White, Jr., who is retiring after a 48-year career.Dr. Franks is a distinguished marine scientist, author and educator. Known for his student-centered approach to research and innovation, Dr. Franks has been a key member of the MSRI team, fostering meaningful relationships and partnerships that have advanced marine science education and research."Dr. Franks has developed the relationships
Global Maritime Tapped to Support Floating Wind Project
;rsted, Simply Blue Group and Subsea7, to provide engineering services for the PREDICT 2.0 project.The PREDICT 2.0 initiative is a collaboration between the Salamander Offshore Wind Farm, a proposed 100 MW floating project and the University of the Highlands and Islands’ (UHI) Environmental Research Institute and the University of Aberdeen and is designed to develop a better understanding of fish migration patterns.Salamander Offshore Wind Farm, in partnership with UHI is deploying environmental monitoring equipment alongside its metocean survey; as part of this an echosounder will be deployed on
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