Ocean Life News in Brief: September-15-2016
Drone Fleet Start Up Project Raises 14 Million USD to Study Oceans
VentureBeat reported on September 5 that a fleet of drones will be seriving ocean studies. The startup project of Saildrone raised 14 million USD. Capricorn Investment Group and Luz Capital will participate in the project. Founded in 2012 in California Saildrone serves up a fleet of wind-powered autonomous seafaring drones capable of collecting myriad data from the world’s oceans.
New Study Links Salinity Alterations to Ice Retreat
Nature reported on September 1 on a new study which assures that salinity changes in the Southern Ocean -signals of climate change can now be directly linked to ocean natural transport of sea ice by from Antarctic.
Tropical Storm Hermine Generates 110 Kilometer Winds and Massive Waves in US
NASA reported on September 5 on the latest updates on the Post-Tropical Storm Hermine. Using Terra Satellite NASA tracked the system and assured that the storm was linerging off the coast and generating winds of up to 110 kilometers per hour and massive swell and waves from New England and to New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island's. Warnings were issued to the population.
“One of the Most Commercial Fish of the Atlantic Ocean is on the Edge,” GEOMAR
GEOMAR reported on August 24 that ocean acidification could double the mortality of newly hatched Cod larvae. “This would put populations of this economically important fish species more and more under pressure if exploitation remains unchanged,” GEOMAR assured. The species is one of the most commercial species of the Atlantic. The report was published in PLoS ONE.
TARA Oceans Teams up with NGO Rapa Nui Oceans for Galapagos Research
On September 2 TARA expedition reported that they had reached Ecuador Galapagos Islands for new research conducted with local experts on reefs. Scientists arrived at Rapa Nui Easter Island and are already sampling plankton. TARA will study the islands with Rapa Nui Oceans local NGO.
New Study Says Near Future of Gulf Stream Circulation is “Uncertain”
On August 12 GEOMAR poised the question; “What does the future hold for the Gulf Stream circulation?”. They assure that new studies reveal “uncertainties”. Global warming and climate change are impacting ocean currents.
WHOI Focuses on Accoustic Importance in Reefs: From Larvae to Large Fish
Ocean News reported on August 31 on a new study of WHOI Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The study focused on acoustic aspects of life in coral reefs. The full paper was published in Scientific Reports. The study analysed acoustic importance in diverse organisms from large fish to small larvae.
NOAA Releases 11.9 Million USD for Next Generation of Ocean Researchers
Ocean News reported on August 31 on new NOAA awards for grants for ocean related education. 11.9 million USD were released across the country to fund four Lead Minority Serving Institutions. The program is designed for students pursuing degree programs applied to NOAA Mission related research. Universities funded include Florida A&M University, Howard University, City College of New York and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and partnered schools.
NOAA Celebrates Ten Years of the Marine Debris Program with a Lookback
On August 31 NOAA Marine Debris Program announced a 10 Year Celebration and look back of the Marine Debris Program.
FOA Director Speaks of Ocean's Role in Zero Hunger, Food Security and Health in African Summit
International Press reported on September 1 on the message of FAO Director General Jose Graziano da Silva. Director Graziano da Silva stressed the importance of fisheries and aquacultures emerging as transformative forces for African economies. "Healthy and productive oceans are critical for combating rural poverty, ensuring food security, improving nutrition and achieving Zero Hunger," the FAO Director said at the African Ministerial Conference on Ocean Economies and Climate Change in Mauritius .
President Obama in Hawaii Presses International Leaders for More Climate Action
IPS News reported from Hawaii Honolulu on September 1 on the words of the US President Barack Obama. President Obama referred to the climate change actions as “urgent” while speaking to Pacific Leaders in his home State. The President recently expanded Hawaii Papahānaumokuākea's National Sanctuary transforming it into the largest protected area on the planet.
Philippines´ 7.1 Thousand Islands Fight to Reduce Poverty Rates
United Nations warned that the Republic of the Philippines -country of 7,107 islands in the western Pacific Ocean struggles to reduce high poverty rates. The country poverty rates are among the highest of Asia.
US Depàrtmenbt of Energy Boosts Ocean Renewable Power Company
Ocean News reported on August 31 on the finance advances made by Ocean Renewable Power Company ORPC. The company will receive over 5.3 million USD from the US Department of Energy.
Conservation International Expert Says MPAs Should Not Be “Paper Parks”
Conservation International Seascapes Director Laure Katz said that MPAs need to go beyond being “paper parks”. Under the global tendency of establishing new -and everyday larger MPAs the expert explained that it is all about managing these new ocean protected areas. The expert spoke about the differences between Marine Protected Areas which are only protected on paper and those were real managing takes place for conservation.
J-70 Professional Growth Creates New Amateur Division for National Championship
On September 1 Scuttlebutt Sailing News reported on the growth of J-70 Class. When initially launched in 2012 the J-70 Class ruled to include all type of sailors -amateur or professional. Today the Class is soaked with professional sailors so top authorities of the class decided to create a new Amateur Division. The new division will be fully born during the US Corinthian National Championship.
Chicago Yacht Club Junior Night Race Designed to Involve Kids in Offshore Racing
On September 1 the Chicago Yacht Club reported on the first ever Junior Night Navigational Race. The race was designed to get the younger generations involved in offshore racing. “We are constantly looking for new ways to get more boats and more people on the water, including our kids,” Greg Miarecki -Chicago Yacht Club’s Commodore said.
WSL Lower Trestles Showdown “World's Best Expect Rippable Surf”
VentureBeat reported on September 5 that a fleet of drones will be seriving ocean studies. The startup project of Saildrone raised 14 million USD. Capricorn Investment Group and Luz Capital will participate in the project. Founded in 2012 in California Saildrone serves up a fleet of wind-powered autonomous seafaring drones capable of collecting myriad data from the world’s oceans.
New Study Links Salinity Alterations to Ice Retreat
Nature reported on September 1 on a new study which assures that salinity changes in the Southern Ocean -signals of climate change can now be directly linked to ocean natural transport of sea ice by from Antarctic.
Tropical Storm Hermine Generates 110 Kilometer Winds and Massive Waves in US
NASA reported on September 5 on the latest updates on the Post-Tropical Storm Hermine. Using Terra Satellite NASA tracked the system and assured that the storm was linerging off the coast and generating winds of up to 110 kilometers per hour and massive swell and waves from New England and to New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island's. Warnings were issued to the population.
“One of the Most Commercial Fish of the Atlantic Ocean is on the Edge,” GEOMAR
GEOMAR reported on August 24 that ocean acidification could double the mortality of newly hatched Cod larvae. “This would put populations of this economically important fish species more and more under pressure if exploitation remains unchanged,” GEOMAR assured. The species is one of the most commercial species of the Atlantic. The report was published in PLoS ONE.
TARA Oceans Teams up with NGO Rapa Nui Oceans for Galapagos Research
On September 2 TARA expedition reported that they had reached Ecuador Galapagos Islands for new research conducted with local experts on reefs. Scientists arrived at Rapa Nui Easter Island and are already sampling plankton. TARA will study the islands with Rapa Nui Oceans local NGO.
New Study Says Near Future of Gulf Stream Circulation is “Uncertain”
On August 12 GEOMAR poised the question; “What does the future hold for the Gulf Stream circulation?”. They assure that new studies reveal “uncertainties”. Global warming and climate change are impacting ocean currents.
WHOI Focuses on Accoustic Importance in Reefs: From Larvae to Large Fish
Ocean News reported on August 31 on a new study of WHOI Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The study focused on acoustic aspects of life in coral reefs. The full paper was published in Scientific Reports. The study analysed acoustic importance in diverse organisms from large fish to small larvae.
NOAA Releases 11.9 Million USD for Next Generation of Ocean Researchers
Ocean News reported on August 31 on new NOAA awards for grants for ocean related education. 11.9 million USD were released across the country to fund four Lead Minority Serving Institutions. The program is designed for students pursuing degree programs applied to NOAA Mission related research. Universities funded include Florida A&M University, Howard University, City College of New York and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and partnered schools.
NOAA Celebrates Ten Years of the Marine Debris Program with a Lookback
On August 31 NOAA Marine Debris Program announced a 10 Year Celebration and look back of the Marine Debris Program.
FOA Director Speaks of Ocean's Role in Zero Hunger, Food Security and Health in African Summit
International Press reported on September 1 on the message of FAO Director General Jose Graziano da Silva. Director Graziano da Silva stressed the importance of fisheries and aquacultures emerging as transformative forces for African economies. "Healthy and productive oceans are critical for combating rural poverty, ensuring food security, improving nutrition and achieving Zero Hunger," the FAO Director said at the African Ministerial Conference on Ocean Economies and Climate Change in Mauritius .
President Obama in Hawaii Presses International Leaders for More Climate Action
IPS News reported from Hawaii Honolulu on September 1 on the words of the US President Barack Obama. President Obama referred to the climate change actions as “urgent” while speaking to Pacific Leaders in his home State. The President recently expanded Hawaii Papahānaumokuākea's National Sanctuary transforming it into the largest protected area on the planet.
Philippines´ 7.1 Thousand Islands Fight to Reduce Poverty Rates
United Nations warned that the Republic of the Philippines -country of 7,107 islands in the western Pacific Ocean struggles to reduce high poverty rates. The country poverty rates are among the highest of Asia.
US Depàrtmenbt of Energy Boosts Ocean Renewable Power Company
Ocean News reported on August 31 on the finance advances made by Ocean Renewable Power Company ORPC. The company will receive over 5.3 million USD from the US Department of Energy.
Conservation International Expert Says MPAs Should Not Be “Paper Parks”
Conservation International Seascapes Director Laure Katz said that MPAs need to go beyond being “paper parks”. Under the global tendency of establishing new -and everyday larger MPAs the expert explained that it is all about managing these new ocean protected areas. The expert spoke about the differences between Marine Protected Areas which are only protected on paper and those were real managing takes place for conservation.
J-70 Professional Growth Creates New Amateur Division for National Championship
On September 1 Scuttlebutt Sailing News reported on the growth of J-70 Class. When initially launched in 2012 the J-70 Class ruled to include all type of sailors -amateur or professional. Today the Class is soaked with professional sailors so top authorities of the class decided to create a new Amateur Division. The new division will be fully born during the US Corinthian National Championship.
Chicago Yacht Club Junior Night Race Designed to Involve Kids in Offshore Racing
On September 1 the Chicago Yacht Club reported on the first ever Junior Night Navigational Race. The race was designed to get the younger generations involved in offshore racing. “We are constantly looking for new ways to get more boats and more people on the water, including our kids,” Greg Miarecki -Chicago Yacht Club’s Commodore said.
WSL Lower Trestles Showdown “World's Best Expect Rippable Surf”
On September 5 WSL assured that the next stop of the CT World Tour at Lower Trestles Hurley Pro will showcase excellent waves. World Surf League detailed Surfline reports and highlighted the race for the title that will go down between JJ Florence, Matt Wilkinson, G Medina and the usual suspects. “Adriano de Souza, Julian Wilson, Ace Buchan, Jordy Smith, and Kelly Slater are among them,” WSL kicked it.
