Features

The Ecological Importance of Large Sharks

A new FIU study has revealed how large sharks are crucial to ocean health, discussing data retrieved from underwater video stations and emphasizing a need for targeted conservation strategies

Artificial Reef Surveys with the SeaBat T51

How Teledyne Marine's RESON SeaBat T51 Multibeam Echosounder enables high-resolution mapping and analysis of complex artificial reef structures to advance our understanding of these underwater habitats

Detecting Cetaceans with The Lookout+ Radar System

Greenroom Robotics highlights the effectiveness of its Lookout+ optical radar system, discussing its ability to enhance marine mammal detection and reduce vessel strikes

by Greenroom Robotics
Going Subsea: Gas Separation & Storage

TechnipFMC has released an article outlining how it is taking dense gas separation and storage - the HISEP process from Petrobras - fully subsea to reduce greenhouse gas intensity

by TechnipFMC
MBARI: Sustainable Ocean Management Technology

MBARI has released an article outlining its developments that allow researchers to collect aquatic eDNA, a vital resource for understanding, promoting, and maintaining a healthy ocean

by MBARI
AI and Innovation: Shaping Commercial Fishing

CatchCam Technologies, formerly SafetyNet Technologies, has outlined how they are leading the way to integrate Precision Fishing tools and AI to transform commercial fishing while keeping its traditions alive

by CatchCam Technologies
Rapid Digital Imaging Technology Enhances Subsea Inspection

As part of an initiative to upgrade its offshore inspection capabilities, Wood sought out SubC Imaging’s RDI technology to perform faster operations, retrieve higher quality data, and reduce post-processing time

by SubC Imaging
Subsea Cameras Capture Vent Time-Lapse

The OOI has used SubC Imaging’s subsea cameras, LEDs and lasers, in particular the Rayfin, to capture images of the RCA on an active vent that have been formed into a time lapse

by SubC Imaging
Building the Manta Ray UUV

DARPA’s extra large UUV, Manta Ray, aims to advance capabilities in energy management, efficiency, power, fueling and more for long-range and long-duration maritime missions

by Northrop Grumman
MEMS vs. FOG: A Comparative Analysis

Silicon Sensing has released an extensive comparison between Silicon Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems and Fiber Optic Gyroscopes to aid in selection for future applications

by Silicon Sensing
Marine Data Collection Along the UK Coast

RS Aqua have partnered up with GB Row challenge 2024 to collect environmental data, helping to discover marine species distribution and behaviors along the UK coast

by Sophie Lockett
Oceanic Allies

A study of the oceanic animals doing the most to protect those above the ocean 

by Ocean Science & Technology
The Effect of Robotic Hull Cleaners on Vessel Fuel Consumption

The latest whitepaper from Greensea IQ shares details of the positive impacts that its EverClean service has on the powering efficiency and fuel consumption of two cruise vessels

by Greensea IQ
Motion Reference Units: Understanding the Functionality

Inertial Labs has released an article outlining the functionality of Motion Reference Units, with a dive into the use of algorithms, various applications, & benefits of the company’s own MRUs

by Inertial Labs
Accelerometers and Modern Inertial Navigation

Inertial Labs examines the ubiquitous presence of accelerometers in modern technology, explaining how they work and the future directions of innovations like those from Inertial Labs

by Inertial Labs
Control Systems for Wave Powered USVs

Dynautics discusses its bespoke control system designed for a wave propelled USV, managing battery charging from photovoltaic panels and the power supply for instruments and comms

by Dynautics
Forward-Looking Sonar and Community Contributions

FarSounder’s latest tech blog outlines how little humans know about the seafloor, and the ways individuals can use their forward-looking sonar to map it and share this valuable data

by FarSounder
Choosing an NMEA 0183 Multiplexer/Buffer

Actisense has released an article answering key questions about how and where the company’s PRO products can be used, and which is best out of a multiplexer or a buffer

by Actisense
Stereo Cameras: Improving Dam Safety

Voyis outlines the importance of dam inspections for protecting communities and infrastructure, and expands on the advantages associated with applying underwater optical sensors to the task

by Voyis