Researchers have long studied the creatures that inhabit our oceans, from vibrant coral reefs in Australia to the icy cold waters of the Arctic. The size of these organisms covers a wide spectrum: from micro-organisms, too small to see with the human eye, to extremely large mammals.
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Based in Bellevue, Washington, Sea-Bird Scientific is a developer and manufacturer of products for ocean measurements. Genevieve Howell, Director of Products & Global Services at Sea-Brid Scientific, joined the editorial team at ON&T Magazine to speak about Sea-Bird Scientific’s latest innovative sensors for generating accurate and defensible ocean measurements.
A new automated technology, the Robotic Cartridge Sampling Instrument (RoCSI) performs autonomous, high-count, in situ sample collection down to 6,000 m that allows resulting environmental DNA (eDNA) studies to characterize biological communities with high sensitivity and species-level accuracy without disturbing organisms in the environment.
In 2013, a visionary named Torgeir Trøite established a revolutionary company in Trondheim, Norway, called Water Linked. Driven by a desire to disrupt the underwater industry, Water Linked set forth on a journey of innovation and invention, seeking to transform the sector with its product designs and the application of affordable technology.
Activity is heating up along the nation’s coastlines as the Biden Administration seeks to meet its goal of deploying 30,000 MW of offshore wind energy by 2030. Yet before these projects can become reality, a range of nearshore and offshore surveys are needed to assess site suitability, environmental impacts, and ensure regulatory compliance.