MTS Member Spotlight: Sea-Bird Scientific

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Sea-Bird Scientific is a global leader in oceanographic instrumentation, used around the world by researchers and scientists studying climate change, ecosystem health, and more. At Sea-Bird Scientific's foundation is a diverse Science Team that encompasses oceanography, metrology, chemistry, engineering, and more. We stand behind Sea-Bird Scientific reliability and accuracy — because we create instruments that we regularly use in our own fieldwork. 

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MTS Announces Partnership with Leading Ocean Industry Publication

ON&T and environmental coastal & offshore to offer exclusive benefits to MTS members

MarineLabs Announces Forecast AI For Accurate, Hyper-Localized Weather Forecasting

Forecast AI's advanced machine learning models are trained on actual local observed data for more accurate coastal weather forecasts

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Midyear Updates: MTS Awards and Elections

Member Spotlight: Teledyne Marine

Teledyne Marine is a renowned provider of undersea technology and marine equipment, serving industries such as offshore energy, oceanography, defense, and marine research. With a diverse range of products and solutions designed to operate in challenging underwater environments, Teledyne Marine is celebrated for its technical innovation and reliability, supporting marine operations from shallow coastal waters to deep-sea exploration. 

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July 15, 2024

Latest Updates from On the Hill - June 2024

Recap: Important Ocean Budget Hearings

On Tuesday,  June 4, NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad testified before the House Science Committee on his agency’s fiscal year 2025 (FY25) budget request. The discussion highlighted the importance of NOAA's work on environmental science, climate resilience, and weather forecasting—especially given the increasing frequency of extreme weather events. Concerns were raised over proposed funding cuts to critical programs within the National Ocean Service and the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, which could impact NOAA's capacity to execute its mission effectively. Read ESP Advisors’ summary here.

The Richness of the MTS Network

Most of our team was in Kingsport, Tennessee, last week for the 22^nd MATE ROV Competition World Championship. Alongside members of our Board, we watched and celebrated the competitive spirit, collaboration, and ingenuity of 78 teams of students from around the world. This year’s championship was the largest in MATE history; more than 1,000 students and mentors, along with family, friends, and volunteers participated.

On May 7th, the Eckerd MTS Student Section hosted an event titled MTS: Your Career in Ocean Science, featuring a brilliant presentation by Samantha D'Angelo, a recent graduate from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus. She received her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and completed a minor in Environmental Science and Policy. This coming fall, Sam will be pursuing her Master's degree in Physical Oceanography at the USF College of Marine Science.

Celebrating Our Strengths and Looking Ahead to Future Innovations

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: A RECAP OF THE INAUGURAL TEXAS A&M OCEAN ENGINEERING BANQUET 

The Texas A&M Ocean Engineering Banquet marked a significant milestone as the first event of its kind, organized by student organizations of the Department of Ocean Engineering. Spearheaded by the MTS Student Section at Texas A&M College Station, the banquet celebrated the achievements of graduating students and brought together the department's sponsors, partners, and alumni for an evening of camaraderie and networking. 

MTS PROUDLY ANNOUNCES SEVERAL SUMMER WORKSHOP SCHOLARSHIPS

For eight years, the Marine Technology Society (MTS) has partnered with Northwestern Michigan College and Rutgers University to offer the MTS Summer Workshops. The Workshops provide students with the opportunity to explore various technologies and deploy equipment for collecting data relevant to diverse investigations. 

ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION IN DEEP SEA MINING

As part of the International Seabed Authority's expert scoping workshop "Charting Future Horizons: Harnessing Advanced Technologies for the Protection and Sustainable Use of the International Seabed," held on April 3-5, 2024, Alex Barnard from the MTS Marine Mineral Resources Committee presented, "Robotics and Automation in Deep Sea Mining," with co-authors Bramley Murton (National Oceanography Centre), Andrew Ziegwied (MTS's Uncrewed Maritime Systems Committee and Open Ocean Robotics), and Justin Manley (President of MTS). This presentation emerged from a collaboration between MTS's Marine Mineral Resources and Uncrewed Maritime Systems Committees, and the National Oceanography Centre. It highlighted the important role of advanced marine technology in seabed management and protection, emphasizing the need for mission-specific platforms and sensors for environmental and resource assessment. The content was organized into two modules: Environmental and Resource Assessment and Emerging Trends in Robotics. 

SPRINGING INTO ACTION: MTS EVENTS AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT BLOSSOM

The transition to boreal Spring each year brings with it a familiar flurry of activity and energy around us: blooming trees and flowers draw in pollinators and birds; we clean our gardens, garages, and yards in anticipation of growth and renewal; and, the smells of fresh cut grass, mulch beds, and outdoor grilling draw us outside. In the same vein, MTS is abuzz with activity and energy as we launch into the start of our large event calendar, kickstart the annual MATE ROV Competition through regional competitions, and celebrate the tail-end of the academic year for our students and faculty members. 

NOAA OCEAN-BASED CLIMATE RESILIENCE ACCELERATOR WEBINAR SERIES LAUNCHES IN APRIL 2024

The Department of Commerce and NOAA provided $3.9 million in awards to help small businesses improve climate resilience in communities across the nation through the Ocean-based Climate Resilience Accelerators program as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, and in alignment with the National Climate Resilience Framework. Concurrently, the Marine Technology Society's Ocean Enterprise Initiative will host a webinar series, open to the public, for the recipients of these grants. This webinar series commences in April and will continue through July 2024. 

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT - MARCH 2024

MTS Takes Center Stage at Oceanology International 2024

MTS had a major presence at Oceanology International (Oi) 2024, hosting several high-profile sessions and maintaining a booth throughout the conference. 

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