A new study from The Australian National University (ANU) has shown the impact phosphate mining is having on coral reefs. The study looked at coral reefs around Christmas Island, where there’s been extensive phosphate mining for around 100 years. Lead researcher Dr Jennie Mallela says in areas near
Shell Australia is planning to undertake the factory 3D marine seismic survey within the Browse and Bonaparte Basin offshore Western Australia. The factory 3D MSS will comprise acquisition of approximately 3,750 km2 of 3D seismic data in Exploration Permits AC/P65, AC/P41, WA-534-P, and a very small
The OceanSET workshop is being organised at the annual Ocean Energy Europe Conference & Exhibition (OEE2019) to encourage knowledge and expertise sharing between innovation providers and funders. The workshop will take place on the 30th of September, 11:00 – 13:00 at the CCD. It will introduce the p
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Ryder Geotechnical, part of Tekmar, has opened a new office in central Newcastle. The office will serve as headquarters for Ryder Geotechnical who currently have a team of five but have the space to double over the coming year. Fraser Gibson, director of Ryder said: “Opening this office in central N
Australian wave power firm Carnegie Clean Energy said it has developed a proposal to recapitalise the company, following the appointment of administrators in March this year. Recapitalisation proposal has been developed with funding and support from two of Carnegie’s key stakeholders, Mooney & Partn
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has selected five projects to further study environmental and commercial fishing in support of offshore wind development. More than USD 2 million has been dedicated for the five multi-year projects, which are expected to advance
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has selected five projects to further study environmental and commercial fishing in support of offshore wind development. More than USD 2 million has been dedicated for the five multi-year projects, which are expected to advance
An underwater robotic vehicle will go on an Arctic research mission deemed too dangerous for humans in a bid to help scientists understand the true extent of melting from Arctic glaciers. A team from the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban, led by oceanographer Prof Mark Inall, wi
A newly acquired AML Moving Vessel Profiler (MVP) will help Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) develop improved methods of mapping the seafloor. With its ability to conduct real-time, vertical profiles continuously and automatically, the MVP200 is expected to improve the efficiency and quality of
The New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) has deployed two floating LiDARs in the New York Bight to study the metocean conditions. According to NYSERDA, the metocean buoys are designed specifically for offshore wind and equipped with environmental and wildlife sensors. T
In conjunction with Marine Renewables Canada’s East Coast Summer Event in Halifax on August 15, Sustainable Marine Energy (SME), Marine Renewables Canada, and the Digby Development Agency are hosting a tour of SME’s tidal energy platform and project in Grand Passage, Nova Scotia on August 14. In Sep
Eco Wave Power (EWP) has incorporated a joint venture company with EDF Renewables in Israel. The joint venture – EWP EDF One – will see both companies collaborate, on an exclusive basis, in the development, financing, engineering, procurement, construction and operation of a 100KW pilot project, usi
Saipem-Sonsub’s Hydrone-R underwater intervention drone was recently launched in water to start the endurance and qualification tests prior to its commercialisation by year’s end. The Hydrone Program is the key workstream of Saipem’s Technology Development Plan within subsea robotics; a strategic mo
