US Launches Public Consultation for Potential Seabed Mineral Lease Sale
Order on Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources.“This is what American leadership looks like,” said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. “While other nations are racing to dominate critical mineral production, President Trump is making sure the United States leads from the front. We’re taking action to put America first, unlock our vast offshore mineral resources, and end our dangerous dependence on foreign supply chains.”Interior oversees 3.2 billion acres of the Outer Continental Shelf—larger than the entire U.S. landmass.The
Coming in from the Cold: Canadian Arctic Security Takes Center Stage
More than 75% of Canada’s world-leading coastline (upwards of 150,000 miles or 240,000 kilometers) is Arctic, along with roughly 40% of the land. Geopolitical instability, mixed with strained relations with the United States, a rapidly warming climate and constant technological advancement have heightened northern security concerns, especially for a nation so intertwined with Arctic ecosystems and communities.Warm Weather, Frosty RelationsAlthough challenges to Arctic security are not singular to Canada, they are numerous and complex, requiring multifaceted solutions. “The Arctic has
Oceans Protection Treaty Could Take effect from January
30% of planet-heating CO2 emissions. But as the oceans heat up, hotter waters are destroying marine ecosystems and threatening the oceans' ability to absorb CO2.The drive for nations to turn years of promises into meaningful protection for the oceans comes as President Donald Trump pulls the United States out of climate projects and as some European governments weaken green commitments as they seek to support anaemic economies and fend off nationalists.The United States has not yet ratified the treaty and will not do so during the conference, Rebecca Hubbard, director of The High Seas Alliance
UN Oceans Conference: The High Seas Treaty
;will enter into force 120 days after 60 countries have ratified it. Work then begins on setting up institutions and committees to implement the treaty, while its signatories expect to hold a first conference within a year.Despite its involvement in the original treaty negotiations, the United States under current President Donald Trump is not expected to ratify the treaty.WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING AT THE U.N. OCEANS CONFERENCE?Macron is co-hosting this third U.N. Oceans conference with Costa Rica, and with at least 55 heads of state, business leaders and civil society groups expected
US Launches Process for Offshore Mineral Lease Sale
the announcement that deep-sea mining firm The Metals Co has asked the Trump administration to approve its plans to mine the international seabed.Leticia Reis de Carvalho Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, said: “The issuance of an Executive Order by the Government of the United States regarding deep-seabed mineral resources raises specific concerns because while the Order primarily addresses domestic political and policy matters, its reference to applicability in areas beyond national jurisdiction becomes a matter of the rule of law within the global ocean governance framework
Satellite data from Ship Captures Landslide-Generated Tsunami
installed by Ethan Roth, the ship’s science operations manager and co-author of the study.Adam Manaster, then a graduate student working in Sheehan’s geophysics research group at CIRES and CU Boulder, took the lead on the project. The research team also included scientists from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the University of Alaska Fairbanks.The team used data from the ship’s external GNSS receiver and open-source software to calculate changes in the vertical position of the R/V Sikuliaq down to the centimeter level. They created a time series showing the ship&rsquo
Fascinated by Shipwrecks Podcast Episode 10: Where Do Ships Go When They Die?
Mallows Bay, located on the Potomac River in Maryland, is not only a shipwreck site filled with decades of maritime cultural heritage, but it is also an excellent training ground for students immersed in studying maritime archaeology at East Carolina University.“When the United States entered the First World War, they had a plan to build about 1,000 wooden steamers to carry material to Europe. About 118 or so of those vessels were dumped in Mallows Bay in the 1920s and salvaged," said Dr. Nathan Richards.In this episode, host Kathy A. Smith talks with Professor Richards about ship abandonment
Verlume Bolsters US Sales Plans with C.A. Richards & Associates as Partner Appointment
Verlume, a leader in subsea batteries and power management systems, has appointed C.A. Richards & Associates, Inc as its latest business development partner in the United States of America.Houston-based C.A. Richards will represent Verlume, spearheading business development efforts to build relationships and generate qualified leads in the offshore oil and gas sector, as well as ocean science markets.With increasing demand for reliable subsea power solutions, Verlume’s Charge rechargeable subsea battery and power management system is uniquely positioned to address power remediation challenges
Ocean Innovation Leaders Convene to Advance U.S. Coastal and Blue Economy Solutions
economic development and resiliency on America’s coasts. Together, VentureWell and NOAA are working to achieve the overarching goal of the Ocean Enterprise Accelerator program—to support the adoption of new ocean data technologies and services for economic and societal benefit to the United States and its growing blue economy.The three-day gathering, held at Cambridge Innovation Center Providence and theUniversity of Rhode Island (URI) Bay Campus, marked the official launch of the program’s first phase. During the event, participants learned about customer discovery, technology developmen
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