Ocean Power Magazine

BOEM Identifies Wind Energy Area Offshore Massachusetts for Potential Commercial Leasing

Press Release — Thu, 31 May 2012 09:59:25 PDT

The WEA defined today begins approximately 12 nautical miles south of Martha’s Vineyard and 13 nautical miles southwest of Nantucket. From its northern boundary, the area extends 33 nautical miles southward to the 60 meter depth contour and has an east/west extent of approximately 47 nautical miles. The WEA is approximately 742,974 acres and contains 117 whole OCS lease blocks as well as 20 partial blocks.

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European Marine Energy Centre to Collaborate with Oregon Wave Energy Trust

Press Release — Thu, 31 May 2012 09:47:24 PDT

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), Scotland’s world-leading marine and tidal energy development facility, announced a major collaboration with Oregon Wave Energy Trust and its partner, Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Centre (NNMREC).

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Climate Change Led to Collapse of Ancient Indus Civilization, Study Finds

Press Release — Wed, 30 May 2012 09:52:05 PDT

A new study combining the latest archaeological evidence with state-of-the-art geoscience technologies provides evidence that climate change was a key ingredient in the collapse of the great Indus or Harappan Civilization almost 4000 years ago. The study also resolves a long-standing debate over the source and fate of the Sarasvati, the sacred river of Hindu mythology.

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Ramboll Will Lead Consortium to Design Foundations for Cape Wind Offshore Wind Farm

Press Release — Tue, 29 May 2012 09:57:56 PDT

A new offshore wind farm in the US marks the turning point for offshore wind energy. Ramboll will as leader of a consortium with U.S. based companies design the foundations for the Cape Wind Offshore Wind Farm. The consortium expects more US offshore wind projects to be on the way.

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Pacific Bluefin Tuna Carry Radioactivity from Japanese Power Plants Accident to California Coast

Press Release — Tue, 29 May 2012 09:51:35 PDT

And while the radioactivity levels in the Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) posed no public health threat, these findings represent the first documented instance of the transport of radioactive materials in the sea through a biological migration.

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U.S. BOEM Seeks to Gauge Industry Interest in Proposed Rhode Island Wind Energy Transmission System

Press Release — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:48:51 PDT

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has issued a request to determine whether there is competitive interest in the construction of a transmission system between the Rhode Island coastline and Block Island, an important step in evaluating a transmission project proposed by Deepwater Wind that would deliver electrical power from its proposed 30 megawatt Block Island Wind Farm in state waters.

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New Sensory Organ Found in Rorqual Whales

Press Release — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:37:12 PDT

Scientists at the University of British Columbia and the Smithsonian Institution have discovered a sensory organ in rorqual whales that coordinates its signature lunge-feeding behaviour – and may help explain their enormous size.

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Secretary Clinton and Military Leaders Agree that the Law of the Sea is ‘Vital’ to U.S. National Interests

admin — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:22:58 PDT

U.S. national security and business leaders—including Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff—have called the Law of the Sea Convention essential to protect American security and economic interests, guarantee the global mobility of U.S. armed forces, and extend U.S. sovereignty.

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UN Chief Calls for Greater Protection of World’s Oceans

Press Release — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:17:50 PDT

Marking the International Day for Biological Diversity, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the fragile state of the world’s oceans, urging greater protection for marine biodiversity.

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Intelligent Robotic Fish Detect Pollution

Press Release — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:57:49 PDT

SHOAL, the pan-European ICT project, part funded by the EU, has successfully developed and delivered intelligent robotic fish capable of working together to detect and identify pollution in ports and other aquatic areas.

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How Overfishing Impacts You!

Press Release — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:56:57 PDT

This briefing published by OCEAN2012 exposes how overfishing impacts the quality of fish people in Europe are eating

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Governments Take Weak Stance on the Ocean

Press Release — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:40:30 PDT

“Delegates were deadlocked over the decision on whether to move forward with discussions on the creation of a new global governance mechanism for the high seas. They only agreed to hold two workshops, which will delay progress until late 2013 at the earliest.

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OceanGate Inc., a Deep-Sea Exploration Venture, Expands Operations

Press Release — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:21:22 PDT

OceanGate Inc., a Seattle-based ocean exploration venture providing manned deep-sea submersible solutions for researchers, academic institutions, commercial business, and media providers, announced today the opening of its second office location in Miami, Florida.

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Nova Scotia Outlines Steps to Develop Marine Renewable Energy

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:32:33 PDT

Nova Scotia, a province on Canada's east coast, has taken another step towards turning its abundant ocean energy resources into an affordable supply of clean, renewable electricity.

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New Study Shows Only Eight Percent of U.S. Marine Waters Protected

Press Release — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:15:05 PDT

New analysis of updated data has shown that eight percent of U.S. waters are currently designated as marine protected areas (MPAs), with the vast majority of these areas open to fishing and other activities

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Historic 19th Century Shipwreck Discovered in the Gulf of Mexico

Press Release — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:58:43 PDT

During a recent Gulf of Mexico expedition, NOAA, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and partners discovered an historic wooden-hulled vessel which is believed to have sunk as long as 200 years ago

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