On July 21, members of the MTS Early Career Ocean Professionals section served on a panel to discuss the policies and practice to promote a more diverse, equitable, inclusive and just marine technology workforce. Click here to listen to the webinar. |
On July 21, members of the MTS Early Career Ocean Professionals section served on a panel to discuss the policies and practice to promote a more diverse, equitable, inclusive and just marine technology workforce. Click here to listen to the webinar. |
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This year, the OCEANS 2021 San Diego and OCEANS 2021 Porto conferences have combined and are thrilled to welcome you to the hybrid event, OCEANS 2021: San Diego – Porto. We look forward to seeing everyone in San Diego! REGISTER HERE! |
Reconnect with Your Global Offshore Peers Next Month. OTC is delighted to welcome the offshore energy sector back to Houston, Texas, USA 16–19 August 2021. Registration provides full access to unrivaled in-person and virtual connectivity with executive-level speakers, influencers, innovators, suppliers, and more. Register here: https://2021.otcnet.org/register |
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OTC is now accepting paper proposals for the 2022 event! Abstracts are due 14 September 2021 and must be submitted online. https://2021.otcnet.org/technical-program/2022-call-for-papers. The program committee is seeking abstracts on all topics related to the offshore sector, with a focus on the enhanced role of digital solutions, the energy transition, best practices in lowering carbon footprint in operations, and new areas of opportunity. |
The American Blue Economy Podcast, launched in April on the American Shoreline Podcast Network, a Coastal News Today production. Retired Navy Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, PhD, CEO of Ocean STL Consulting hosts the monthly podcast. Admiral Gallaudet is the former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Deputy NOAA Administrator, and before that Oceanographer of the Navy.
SeaState talks with Dr. Robin Murphy about unmanned systems for disaster operations.
Episode 35: Managing Waterways Along the Suwannee River in Florida
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On June 17, former MTS Past President Rick Spinrad was confirmed as the head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Nominated by President Biden on April 22, Spinrad has four decades of experience as an ocean scientist, including previously serving as Chief Scientist, Assistant Administrator for Research, and Assistant Administrator for Ocean Services and Coastal Zone Management at NOAA. Prior to his time at NOAA, Spinrad served in the U.S. Navy in the Office of the Oceanographer of the Navy and the Office of Naval Research. He was also the Executive Director for Research and Education at the non-profit Consortium for Oceanographic Research and Education. |
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On June 8 to celebrate World Oceans Day, UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission announced the first Actions officially endorsed as part of the Ocean Decade. |
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As part of the U.N. Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development – Ocean Decade Laboratory Series, MTS invites you to participate in our women leadership events. REGISTER HERE! |
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Edie Widder, Ph.D., a oceanographer, a marine biologist, and the co-founder, CEO, senior scientist at the Ocean Research & Conservation Association and the first recipient of the Captain Don Walsh Award for Ocean Exploration given by MTS and SUT, recently released a new book about her exploration and discoveries in the deep sea, Below the Edge of Darkness, a Memoir of Exploring Light and Life in the Deep Sea. For Currents, Edie discussed her new book with MTS. |
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On June 16, the Consortium for Ocean Leadership (COL) held a Policy Briefing for COL Members to discuss President Joe Biden’s FY22 Budget Request to Congress. The call highlighted the increases in funding to NOAA, NSF, and NASA. |
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U.S. Navy RDML Ron Piret, commander of the Naval Meteorology Oceanography Command at Stennis Space Center, will give the keynote address at the Oceans In Action/Port Security Summit on September 1, 2021. RDML Piret, who assumed command of the Naval Meteorology Oceanography Command on June 25, will provide details on this year’s Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX), with an emphasis on the increased importance of unmanned systems in Navy Oceanography. His talk will also include plans for the future for his command. Results of ANTX tests conducted from 2020-2021 will also be presented. |