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University of Rhode Island opens advanced Ocean Robotics Laboratory for autonomous marine research
Event marked milestone for Narragansett Bay Campus The University of Rhode Island celebrated a major milestone in the $300 million, multi-phase revitalization of the Narragansett Bay Campus with an underwater ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Ocean Robotics Laboratory on June 25. Students Elliot Roman and Jake Bonney piloted URI’s remotely operated vehicle Rhody to […]
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New marine science course to bolster the blue economy
The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban, in collaboration with the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), has launched a new undergraduate Masters program aimed at equipping students for careers in the blue economy. The Applied Marine Science MSci program builds upon the existing BSc (Hons) Marine Science degree, incorporating additional training focused on employability skills. This five-year course includes a year of practical experience with industry partners in various sectors, including aquaculture, marine technology, scientific diving, conservation, and marine renewables. The initiative addresses the growing demand for a skilled workforce as the blue economy continues to expand in Scotland and across the UK.
Lost Severed Bow of USS New Orleans Discovered in South Pacific
A team of scientists and explorers aboard the Exploration Vessel Nautilus has made a significant discovery by locating and imaging the bow of the World War II heavy cruiser USS New Orleans for the first time. This historic find occurred during a recent expedition in Iron Bottom Sound, located in the Solomon Islands, where the bow was found resting approximately 675 meters deep. The discovery was made possible through the use of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) that investigated a target identified during seafloor mapping operations conducted by the University of New Hampshire’s uncrewed surface vessel, DriX. This exploration not only sheds light on a pivotal moment in maritime history but also highlights the ongoing efforts to uncover and document underwater artifacts from past conflicts.
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