Scientists in the US have suggested that volcanic activity in Hawaii could be fed by a giant hot rock pool 1,000 kilometers west of the isla… (physorg) [mappress] Source: physorg,May 27, 2011;
Board of Directors of Per Aarsleff A/S have discussed and approved the Interim Report for the first six months of the financial year 2010/2011. The Interim Report has not been audited or reviewed by the company’s auditors. Results of the first six months: *Profit before tax came to DKK 68 million co
The BP oil spill and the dispersants used to clean it up may be contributing to the unusually high number of dolphins dying in the Gulf of Mexico, according to a University of Central Florida scientist. Since BP’s Deepwater Horizon dumped about 5 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, large
The deep sea, not space, is the latest frontier for achieving new records of exploration, and Hawkes Ocean Technologies (Hawkes) is leading the way with its series of winged submersibles that fly through the water, operating much like underwater aircraft. For its innovative research vehicles, Hawkes
Oceanic Research and Recovery Inc. , a marine salvage and exploration company, announced that it has reached an agreement for USD$2,000,000 in financing for its operations in the Philippines. Known as the Tradewinds Project, this venture is a long term effort planned and organized to locate and reco
Since launching BroadSeis at Barcelona last year, CGGVeritas has recorded BroadSeis data in many locations around the world, in different water depths and over different geologies. In all cases the increases in bandwidth at both low and high frequencies (six octaves have been recorded in the Gulf of
Cabinet has given approval for the ratification by Jamaica of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage…. (jamaica) [mappress] Source: jamaica,May 26, 2011;
Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and DNV announced the completion of the first milestone of a joint programme to develop the ECO-Ship 2020, a concept design for an open hatch bulk carrier (OHBC) developed to significantly lower fuel costs, meet or exceed regulatory standards and improve commercial perf
The retrieval of a 3,000-pound anchor from the shipwreck site believed to be the flagship of the infamous pirate Blackbeard has been delayed… (jdnews) [mappress] Source: jdnews ,May 26, 2011;
An exploration team led by Tim Taylor aboard the expedition vessel “RV Tiburon” has located and documented the wreck of the WWII submarine USS R-12. The R-12 was lost on June 12,1943 in 600 feet of water, sinking in less than 15 seconds. She sank nearly 70 years ago taking 42 US servicemen to their
As part of a three programme, Narec (National Renewable Energy Centre) in conjunction with UK Trade & Investment/British Embassy Sweden and partners hosted a technology and innovation workshop to explore collaborative R&D opportunities for accelerating deployment and demonstration of offshore renewa
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is reminding developers of the need to obtain a licence before carrying out removals from the seabed including benthic grab sampling and vibrocore surveys. A marine licence is now a legal requirement under section 66 (8) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2
Guam could be a central hub for an underwater cable system running from the U.S. mainland on to Japan and even South Korea in the future… (guampdn) [mappress] Source: guampdn,May 26, 2011;
The first comprehensive study of sea creatures around the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia reveals a region that is richer in biodiversity than even many tropical sites, such as the Galapagos Islands. The study provides an important benchmark to monitor how these species will respond to future
