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Seastate Episode 4

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In episode 4 of SeaState we talk with Dr. Larry Mayer who has participated in more than 90 cruises (over 70 months at sea!) during the last 35 years, and has been chief or co-chief scientist of numerous expeditions, including two legs of the Ocean Drilling Program and eight mapping expeditions in the ice covered regions of the high Arctic. Dr. Larry Mayer [ Continue reading. ]

SeaState Episode 3

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  Don't miss episode 3 of SeaState: The Marine Technology Sector - A Perspective. In this episode we talk with Justin Manley and get his thoughts on our industry during these unprecedented times. Justin is an innovative technologist and executive with experience in startup, public corporation, academic, and public sectors. He is a recognized leader [ Continue reading. ]

ARMADA Marine Robotics Signs Licensing Agreement with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for Novel Propulsion Technology

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ARMADA Marine Robotics is pleased to announce the signing of a license agreement with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) covering the use of Asymmetric Propulsion technology. Two of ARMADA's founders, Dr. Jeff Kaeli and Robin Littlefield, are part of the WHOI team that developed the technology for use with unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). [ Continue reading. ]

Unique dashboard for monitoring oceanographic equipment: SeeChart

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 Woods Hole Group's new dashboard SeeChart allows you to use a single visualization tool, to manage your entire network of oceanographic observing platforms, including buoys, floats, gliders etc... using both Argos and Iridium telemetry systems.   Developed as part of the TRUSTED project funded by Copernicus for EUMETSAT, this unique online [ Continue reading. ]

Essential Cybersecurity Training for Business Leaders from Salve Regina University

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(July 24, 2020) Salve Regina University's new Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Intelligence launches this fall. This is a critical area of professional study for business owners and leaders (it is not a programming course). Our certificate program provides the essential training that leaders like you need in order to protect your company or business [ Continue reading. ]

FarSounder Sonar on Largest Motor Yacht built in Canada

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(Warwick, RI USA) FarSounder’s Argos 500 Forward Looking Sonar system is set to be fitted on the largest recreational motor yacht ever built in Canada. At 164-feet (50m), the groundbreaking Danzante Bay is being built by Crescent Custom Yachts near Vancouver. The vessel is slated to launch in 2021 and will be fitted with some of the most advanced navigation [ Continue reading. ]

Teledyne Benthos Acoustic Modems Aid in Innovasea Fish Tracking

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(NORTH FALMOUTH, Mass. – July 20, 2020)   Through the acquisition of VEMCO and HTI, Innovasea has become a pioneer in acoustic telemetry to aid researchers worldwide in their quest to understand aquatic animal behavior.  The vastness and complexity of the ocean, combined with the nearly constant motion of many species, make this an incredibly [ Continue reading. ]

Ocean Startup Challenge

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The Challenge needs applicants who are want to make a positive impact on the growing ocean economy by solving industry challenges, primarily from the following areas: Aquaculture Fisheries Healthy oceans and ecosystem services Bioscience Energy Ocean transportation Enabling technologies and data analytics Innovators who apply [ Continue reading. ]