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Woods Hole Group’s (formerly Horizon Marine's) FAST Eddy Underway ADCP...

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 09:04:31 GMT

Woods Hole Group Inc. (formerly Horizon Marine, Inc. (HMI)) provides oceanographic services specifically tailored to the offshore energy industry. Our services are designed to assist with planning safe and efficient operations to minimize costly downtime caused by challenging ocean currents. HMI's EddyWatch program concentrates on the location and migration of strong ocean currents that are characteristic of the Loop Current and associated anticyclonic (warm core) eddies, particularly in the deep-water lease blocks of the northern Gulf of Mexico. To provide enhanced services and site-specific monitoring and forecasting, HMI developed the FAST Eddy real-time, automated, self-contained, ADCP data acquisition system that may be installed both on Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs) and Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASVs). Clients using FAST Eddy for fine-scale monitoring and forecasting problematic currents have found that the service helped mitigate downtime and associated costs during critical operations. Our presentation will describe the technology and techniques of deployment and surveying used by HMI to assist in effectively managing a client's resources and limit potential downtime due to ocean currents. This presentation will touch upon our experiences; past present, and future.

Presented by: Federico Alvarez, HMI.

Monitoring Currents with ADCPs on Wave Gliders

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:30:57 GMT

This presentation will discuss how ADCPs on Wave Gliders provide a viable and flexible way to get critical upper-ocean current data. ADCPs on Wave Gliders provide a more efficient way to get key oceanographic data. Operating unmanned vehicle is much less costly than operating ships. Carrying ADCPs on these unmanned vehicles provides a flexible and economical means for monitoring upper-ocean currents. Liquid Robotics Wave Gliders have demonstrated the power of this approach with deployments in locations and conditions around the world.

For scientific studies, Wave Gliders carrying ADCPs can simplify exploring upper-ocean responses to atmosphere forcing. This tool can also show current circulation patterns in sparsely-observed oceanic regions. Where currents are weaker, Wave Gliders with ADCPs can replace ships in some types of recurring surveys. As well as returning detailed and extensive data sets, this approach reduces costs and resources for operators and provides flexibility (e.g., changing profiles based on real-time samples). Examples include fisheries management, monitoring the marine environment, and providing indicators for El Nino and climate change.

Wave Gliders with ADCPs are likely to play an enhanced role in operational support for industry. They provide a unique means to see and deliver information about the underwater situation. This approach can improve safety and efficiency as well as reduce risks. It can also provide warnings where industrial activity overlaps with sensitive marine life and environments.

By: Ryan Carlon, Liquid Robotics Inc

Robots Talking to Robots: Using Acoustic Modems to Connect Ocean Systems

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:29:56 GMT

The Liquid Robotics Wave Glider has demonstrated great success as a host platform for acoustic modems. Numerous customer missions have employed these systems to provide seafloor to surface connectivity. In this presentation recent results will be presented. Customer experiences in oceanographic research will highlight the role of Wave Gliders with acoustic modems to:

• Locate and track underwater assets more efficiently and without a ship

• Act as a communications relay, allowing underwater assets to transfer data quickly and in near real-time

• Follow submerged autonomous underwater vehicle (AUVs) for in situ analysis of a drifting water mass

Examples of undersea assets supported will include fixed seafloor seismic research nodes, free swimming long-range AUVs and a seafloor crawling benthic rover. In addition to telemetry certain missions also make use of acoustic positioning to support undersea assets.

This presentation will describe the applications and integration of Teledyne acoustic systems on Wave Gliders.

By: Ryan Carlon, Liquid Robotics Inc

Expanding Accurate and Efficient Use o f ADCP Data through the Development of...

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 08:23:03 GMT

*Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

The use of acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs) for measuring streamflow and stream velocities has become common in most hydrologic agencies and the private sector. Instruments for performing these measurements are available from multiple manufacturers; however, the supplied software used to collect and process the data do not use consistent algorithms. Similarly, the data are not stored in a common format and the format of the original unprocessed data is not always made public, limiting the use of the data.

The Office of Management and Budget issued memorandum M-13-13 on May 9, 2013 stating, “Specifically, this Memorandum requires agencies to collect or create information in a way that supports downstream information processing and dissemination activities." This and associated directives require the Federal Government to transform data and information into useable and accessible formats.
The U.S. Geological Survey, Office of Surface Water has developed software to post-process moving-boat ADCP measurements to improve quality and apply consistent algorithms independent of the instrument manufacturer and software used to collect the data. This initial development is serving as a starting point for establishing international standards for both processing algorithms and data file formats. The establishment of standard processing algorithms and the development of a data file format using an existing self-documenting format such as NetCDF will enable consistent, efficient, and expanded use of the data independent of the ADCP used to collect the data. Developing these international standards will require the cooperation of other federal and international agencies and equipment manufacturers.

Presented by:

David Mueller, USGS

2017 New Products / Technology from Teledyne Vehicles - presented at TMTW2017

Wed, 02 May 2018 11:49:56 GMT

Migration of the California Dept of Water Resources to T-Series multibeam...

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 09:13:40 GMT

The State of California has been in a state of emergency drought for 100% of the State over the last 2 years and severe drought for the last 5. In April of 2017, the Governor of California ended the state of emergency for 95% of the State. Seafloor Systems has been involved in the acceptance and transition from older multibeam sonic technology to T-Series frequency agile multibeam systems in support of Engineering and Monitoring projects across the State, including The Oroville Dam spillway project, California Levee Infrastructure Stability Assessment Program, and the Folsom Lake Dam Auxiliary Spillway construction Project. This presentation will present and discuss the each of those projects, the problems presented, and the solution offered and executed.

Presented by:
John Tamplin
Seafloor Systems

Rocksteady QD - Acoustic Disconnection of Moorings with Extreme Loads

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 09:04:32 GMT

Moored drilling and production rigs operating offshore in harsh environments may be subject to extreme weather events such as iceburgs and hurricanes, that require controlled disconnection from their mooring system. Rocksteady QD is a mooring connector developed by SRP that can release with loads up to 900 metric tonnes, equivalent to 87mm R5 chain break load, it is operated remotely via a Teledyne acoustic modem and can be deployed for up to 5 years before battery replacement. Details of potential uses will be presented, as well as the integration of Teledyne technology in this system.

Presenter:

David Cobb from InterMoor

Seasonal to Decadal Variability in the Upper Ocean Scattering Layer in Drake...

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 10:00:37 GMT

The surface shoaling of nutrient-rich waters poleward across the Antarctic Circumpolar Current is responsible for the elevated productivity of the Southern Ocean. Over the last half century, the Southern Ocean has been warming at a faster rate than the global ocean as a whole. In particular, the Antarctic Peninsula region has undergone rapid atmospheric warming, significant glacial retreat and a decrease in seasonal sea ice extent, impacting krill and its predators. Improving knowledge of the Southern Ocean is a high priority for understanding the effects of climate change, but the harsh environment poses substantial observational challenges.

The U.S. Antarctic Research and Supply Vessel Laurence M. Gould crosses Drake Passage 2-4 times per month in all seasons, collecting underway data on transits between Punta Arenas, Chile and Palmer Station, Antarctica. High-resolution measurements of upper ocean temperature, salinity, velocity and acoustic backscatter, along with concurrent meteorological, surface water CO2 and nutrient measurements have been routinely acquired since the late 1990s. This study makes use of 238 acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP) transects collected over a 12-year period to remotely sense the characteristics of the near-surface scattering layer, which at 153.6 kHz is dominated by macrozooplankton. Although the primary use of the shipboard ADCP is to measure ocean currents, the measured acoustic backscatter has provided valuable insights into the depth distributions, vertical migration behaviors and even life cycles of dominant biological scatterers. Diel vertical migration and a well defined annual cycle are observed, consistent with krill behavior. Significant geographic variations are present on both seasonal and interannual time scales. Interannual variability is linked to two main climate modes, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation and the Southern Annular Mode, as well as to variations in seasonal sea ice extent. Limitations of the present study and proposed sampling to address them will also be discussed.

Presented by:

Dr. Teresa K. Chereskin
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego

Teledyne Marine Offshore Energy Overview - TMTW17

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 09:49:36 GMT

Introduction to Teledyne Marine's Offshore Energy technology and capabilities, presented at TMTW17.

Teledyne Marine Defense & Security Overview - TMTW17

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 09:28:59 GMT

Introduction to Teledyne Marine's Defense and Security solutions and capabilities, presented at TMTW17.

Teledyne Marine Oceanographic Research Overview - TMTW17

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 09:51:56 GMT

Introduction to Teledyne Marine's Oceanographic Research technology and capabilities, presented at TMTW17.

2017 New Products / Technology from Teledyne Imaging and Instruments

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 09:42:40 GMT

Teledyne Marine Civil Engineering / River & Stream Monitoring Overview - TMTW17

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 09:34:00 GMT

Introduction to Teledyne Marine's Civil Engineering and River & Stream Monitoring technology and capabilities, presented at TMTW17.

2017 - New Products / Technology from Teledyne Interconnect

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 14:22:07 GMT

Why Would You Put a Multibeam Sonar on a Construction Barge?

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:45:56 GMT

Abstract:

How can I use GPS – I need results in the field. I can't use RTK GPS because it's not accurate enough. Multibeam SONAR systems will never be affordable to anyone but government agencies. Why would you put a GPS unit on a bulldozer? These are all comments and questions commonly heard by and asked of the author, over the course of his career, and in their initial years of introduction, for what have all become truly transformative technologies.

Fortunate in having been exposed to each of these technologies as they were outliers at the left-hand side of the Technology Adoption Curve (TAC), otherwise known as “Innovators", the author presents a broad overview of the development and user implementation timeline of GPS and SONAR technologies. As he fills the area under the TAC with anecdotal recollections of Early Adopter, Early and Late Majority and, let's not forget – the Laggards.

Interesting enough, the technologies as referenced herein, have collectively returned to the Innovator portion of the Technology Adoption Curve. The author now hears the question, “Why would you put a SONAR on a construction barge?" Reference cases of multibeam SONAR installations on construction barges are given showing that the Early Adopters have begun filling in their “area under the curve" and the days of the Early Majority users are soon to follow.

Presented by:

Lou Nash
Measutronics Corporation

Measurements for site description and response of farmed fish and equipment...

Sat, 06 Jan 2018 12:23:04 GMT

Abstract:
The salmon farming industry in the Faroe Islands is currently utilizing some of the most exposed sites for aquaculture in the world. Up to now, waveheights of >5m Hsig and tidal currents >1m/s have been measured at the sites.

To be able to provide good advice on farming in such extreme places, proper description of the physical environment is necessary and good knowledge about the capabilities of the farming equipment and the farmed fish in such an environment. For this work we are always on the lookout for the best equipment for the job. We have a number of workhorse sentinels that we use with good results, and have tested the SentinelV and the Citadel CTD as well through the academic product grant.

For site characterization we generally first describe the regional tidal currents using a boat mounted ADCP. From these results a layout of the aquaculture site is proposed and an bottom mounted ADCP is used for obtaining long term measurements of waves and vertical current profile for creating statistics on waves and currents.

Measurements at highly exposed sites have revealed features that might not be described by the standard measurements performed for new salmon farming sites, and work is initiated to define new protocols.

The response of equipment and behavior of the farmed fish is also unknown for highly exposed sites. Various measurement methods are employed together with ADCP's and CTD's to bring more information forward on these subjects.

Examples of results from such measurements will be presented.

Presented by:

Øystein Patursson
Fiskaaling

Teledyne Multibeam and Dredge Guidance Hardware and Software for Use in...

Sat, 06 Jan 2018 12:07:33 GMT

Abstract:

A $4 Billion project in Tarrytown, New York to replace and demolish the Tappan Zee Bridge is utilizing many aspects of the Teledyne Dredge Guidance portfolio. Five excavators outfitted with Teledyne dredging software (PDS) will be using hydraulic jack hammers to demolish underwater concrete bridge structures. The software allows them to visualize the location of their hammers relative to the structures as well as which portions have already been demolished. A clamshell wire crane outfitted with Teledyne PDS software as well as Teledyne Crane sensors will be used to clean out the debris once the excavators have broken the structures down. Finally, a small survey vessel outfitted with Teledyne PDS Multibeam software and a Teledyne BlueView SONAR provides real time “As-Building" information to the excavators and wire crane so that they have the most up to date information about the structures and debris. With the information from the SONAR, the machines can be sure that an area is fully demolished and removed before moving onto the next one. This will save time and the extra cost of having to go back to a location if something was missed.

Presented by:
Nathan Keys
Measutronics

Advanced Techniques for Rapidly Mapping 3D Spatial Velocities for Tidal...

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 09:29:12 GMT

Abstract:

Join us as we uncover the first approved permanent Tidal Test Facility in the United States.

RDI and WaterCube, LLC partnered up with the Marine Renewable Collaborative to participate in bringing together the latest technologies to rapidly produce 3D spatial views of velocity and bathymetry within the Cape Cod Canal to gain approval of the Bourne Tidal Test Facility. Utilizing the most advanced instrumentation by RDI, a remote-boat by Oceanscience for data collection and WaterCube's innovative new data processing engine, the Marine Renewable Collaborative were able to showcase not only the power potential of the area but also visualize and design the ideal turbine placement which will harness the most potential for turbine manufacturers for years to come. The Marine Renewable Collaborative just received approval from The Army Corp of Engineers to begin installation of the testing facility in November of 2017.

Come see how these powerful views opened the eyes of many to the potential within Cape Cod. REAL 3D NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD!

Presented by:

Jeff Den Herder - in collaboration with WaterCube, LLC
Teledyne RD Instruments

Teledyne Marine Imaging Sonars, Bathymetry Sonars and Sub bottom Profilers -...

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 12:18:27 GMT

Introduction to Teledyne Marine's Acoustic Imaging technology and capabilities including Imaging Sonars, Bathymetry Sonars and Sub Bottom Profilers, presented at TMTW17.

Royal Canadian Navy SeaBotix and BlueView Simulation Including Common...

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 10:05:18 GMT

Abstract:
GRi was contracted by the Royal Canadian Navy to provide a total of six Teledyne Seabotix simulators with BlueView multibeam sonar across three national locations. The work scope included simulation of dual vehicle missions and a range of training content for Navy ROV pilots, including:

• BlueView multibeam sonar.

• Surface splash zone dynamics.

• Reduced computing footprint requirements, allowing the simulator to run on a single laptop with the SeaBotix OCU hand controller and Seanet Pro Control Software.

• Realistic tether and manipulator dynamics.

The presentation will discuss Royal Canadian Navy's experience with the systems and subsequent advances in large-scale, multiple vehicle simulations made possible through advances in the GRi Physics Engine (GRiP).

The presentation will discuss team-training capabilities using Teledyne SeaBotix and BlueView simulation, with a focus on team-training capacity for multiple surface vessels, launch and recovery systems, and vehicle classes in a single scenario through Common Operating Picture simulation. The Common Operating Picture training mission features six controllable surface vessels with four subsea platforms vehicles (including Teledyne SeaBotix's vLBV950, vLBC, an AUV, and Workclass ROV) operating in a single coordinated graphical and dynamic setting in a mine-countermeasures and submarine rescue scenario.
Presenter:
Steve Dodd
GRI

Slocum Gliders in multidisciplinary studies on the Scotian Shelf and beyond

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 09:47:14 GMT

Abstract:

The Ocean Tracking Network and the Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response (MEOPAR) Network Centre of Excellence have jointly funded the Coastal Environmental Observation Technology and Research (CEOTR) glider program since 2010. Our glider program supports a wide variety of research focused on understanding physical, chemical and biological oceanographic processes with collaborators across Canada and the USA. Researchers that bridge the gap between ocean physics and marine animal movement have utilized measurements of water masses and current estimates determined from Slocum gliders to help understand salmon migration. Measurements of oxygen concentration over multiple years have helped validate circulation models to estimate low-oxygen zones which could alter the habitat of sensitive marine animals such as the wolffish. Slocum gliders equipped with passive and active acoustic sensors have been used to provide multiyear monitoring of both whales and their prey in Atlantic Canada and in the Pacific Ocean off of Vancouver Island. In order to adapt to this broad scope of research, we have had to adapt our gliders to the specific needs of researchers and solve case-specific issues as they arise. Through training and collaborations, we support innovative research across disciplines by working with researchers, industry and government.

Presented by:

Adam Comeau
Dalhousie University

Using Teledyne PDS Software for Pile Driving Applications

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 12:58:54 GMT

Presenter:

Trevor Yocum
Measutronics

Abstract:

Teledyne PDS software can be used for a variety of marine applications, both in construction and hydrographic surveying. This presentation will focus on a relatively new feature for the Teledyne PDS software, pile driving. Whether it is standard vertical piles or complex battered piles, PDS easily manages the workflow. The operator is given all pertinent information to in real-time displays to speedily and accurately position the piles, such as an overhead bullseye view with vessel-referenced change required distances and a 3D view showing current and design pile locations. Included in the presentation will be an overview of the Teledyne PDS software for those unfamiliar with it, a short walkthrough of project creation and vessel setup, and a demonstration of real-time operation. This will be followed up with results from Teledyne PDS pile driving in the field.

Use of Acoustic Techniques for the Determination of Net Sediment Transport...

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 09:33:21 GMT

Presenter:

David Williams
Australian Institute of Marine Science

Abstract

The Marine Supply Base channel in Darwin Harbour, Northern Territory Australia provides access to berthing and loading at East Arm wharf for vessels that support the offshore energy industry.

Sedimentation in the channel due to complex currents in the area is reducing navigational efficiency and safety.

A combination of multi-beam echo sounder, utilising an Odom MB1 and Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler, using a network of TRDI Workshorse and Sentinel V, surveys were conducted over a 12 month period encompassing both dry and wet seasons. The MBES surveys mapped the extent of the MSB channel and the East Arm sandbar adjacent to the channel. Tidal current patterns determined from the ADCP surveys show that tidal currents in the area are highly variable and are stronger in the ebb tide direction except at the entrance to the navigation channel. Tidal current are more variable in the flood tide direction at all remaining sites along the channel. The strength and direction of the tidal currents indicate that sediment movement is along the channel toward the deeper seaward navigation channel.

Fine sediments have deposited in the MSB berthing area slightly reducing the volume of the berthing pocket and also depositing toward the end of the channel. An annual sediment deposition rate of 100 mm over the berth area was determined via observations and modelling.

Non-cohesive sand transport modelling, configured using data from the MBES and ADCP surveys, has indicated slow movement of the sandbar in a dominantly south west direction at between 100 – 200 mm per month. Fine sediment modelling indicates deposition in the MSB berth area of 20 – 50 mm/year under average conditions.

Modelling indicates that if the MSB channel was realigned to be straighter the current directions would be more regular assisting navigation. Sediment accumulation would not present a major issue if the majority of the East Arm sandbar was dredged.

Introduction to SmartFlight 2:0 - Automated Navigation for Teledyne SeaBotix...

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 14:52:55 GMT

Introduction to SmartFlight 2:0 - Automated Navigation for SeaBotix ROVs

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Multi-Modal Autonomous Exploration of Ice-Ocean Interactions at an...

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 09:58:32 GMT

Presenter:
Alexander Forrest
University of California - Davis

Abstract:

Predicting the response of the ice-ocean system is becoming increasingly critical in an era where climate change is leading to ever more common mass wasting events of ice shelves in Arctic and Antarctic regions. In order to understand why these ice shelves are collapsing at an unprecedented rate and how they will continue to evolve in the future with changing climate, it is critical to make in situ observations of the physical processes driving these large mass wasting events. In these extreme environments, such measurements are only possible through autonomous robotic platforms.

On April 7, 2016, two large (~10km long by 5 km wide) fragments broke off the Nansen Ice Shelf in the Ross Sea in a single mass-wasting event in close proximity to a suspected subglacial channel. In 2017, UBC-Gavia, an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), and Storm Petrel, a buoyancy driven autonomous underwater vehicle (these are often referred to as gliders), were deployed from the R/V Araon as part of the Land-Ice/Ocean Network Exploration with Semiautonomous Systems (LIONESS) collaborative framework led by the Korean Polar Research Institute. Using a coordinated robotics approach, observations were made of: 1) under-ice topography and basal roughness; 2) the boundary layer dynamics at the ice-water interface; and, 3) the mid-water column behavior, in both the near and far field, of outflowing supercooled water coming from beneath the ice shelf. While not without challenge, such an approach is one of the few ways to get a synoptic views of these dynamic and evolving systems.

Perspectives on the State of Ocean Science

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:51:10 GMT

Keynote presentation by Margaret Leinen

The value and role of ocean science and innovation increasingly has been the focus of both international and domestic forums on climate science, sustainability, and defense. Now in its second century of exploration and research, UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography is rising to meet new challenges to understand and protect the planet, through interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaborations and a continued focus on developing innovative technology to observe the planet.

Scripps shares its science at international forums such as the United Nations ocean and climate conferences to advise, contextualize and strengthen the efforts of nations, NGO's and policymakers that set and meet standards for sustainable use of the oceans. The United States Navy is also in the midst of assessing the global state of ocean science and technology via Task Force Ocean, and has engaged US academic institutions including Scripps to ensure cutting-edge ocean science is applied to its oceanographic infrastructure, technologies, and technical workforce so that the Navy maintains its global competitive advantage.

In her keynote, Dr. Margaret Leinen will describe these international forums, Scripps role, how Scripps scientists are innovating to meet these global demands in ocean science and technology, and the state-of-the-art research facilities, centers, and education that will shape the future of ocean and climate science.

The Next Great Odyssey of Human Endeavour Exploring the Deep Ocean

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 14:55:25 GMT

Keynote presentation by Oliver Steeds

Humankind is poised to make the next giant leap – into the deep ocean. We now have the technology available to us to discover more of our planet in the next 10 years than we have in the last 100,000.
Throughout human history, exploration has always driven our progress. Lief Ericson's journey to North America (1001 AD), the discovery of the New World (1490s), Magellan's first circumnavigation (1519) and space exploration (1957-) have all pushed back the frontiers of our knowledge, unlocking immense opportunity and changing our relationship to our planet and ourselves.
But since 1969, we've been looking up when we should have been looking down. The most important part of our planet, the deep ocean, remains the least known part of our planet.
The ocean is the heart of our planet. It's 99% of the planet's biosphere[1], regulates our atmosphere and climate and produces 50% of the oxygen we breath[2]. It captures heat and carbon dioxide which dramatically reduces global warming and provides a primary source of protein for 3 billion people[3]. The ocean is everybody's business. How it changes affects us all. The problem is that we don't know how the deep ocean functions, how healthy it is, how resilient it is and how the development of a sustainable blue economy can drive our growth.
The ocean remains the last great unknown frontier on our planet. We've only biologically sampled 0.0001%[4] and mapped an area equivalent the size of Tasmania to the same kind of detail that we have mapped the entire orbs of the Moon and Mars[5].
From Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), from seabed mapping systems and chemical sensors to the initial library of DNA sequences of marine animals, technological developments now unlock extraordinary new research capabilities. We now have the ability to discover more of our planet in the next 10 years than the last 100,000 of human history.
New areas of economic activity such as renewable energy and marine mining are on the horizon. Millions of new species are to be discovered that can propel human medicine. Resources to be unearthed that will drive our sustainable economic development. Even the origins of life on Planet Earth are to be found.
To engage the world in our all of our work, we should be looking to the space community to learn how to improve our story-telling – engaging our audiences with stories that are positive, forward looking and about a brighter future; that are Mission based and trigger the imagination, communicating danger and building on narratives of exceptionalism, patriotism, exploration and the collective human achievement.
Together, as an industry, we are already leading the exploration of the deep ocean, the last, great unknown frontier on Planet Earth.
The Apollo Missions, polar exploration, Jacques Cousteau's adventures, even Felix Baumgartner's space jump captivated the world with their human drama, battles against adversity, and above all, the unknown. We need the unknown. It is the sense of mystery that gives us imagination and makes us human. Our work is the next positive epic story of human endeavor that can inspire humanity.

SOURCES:
[1] http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/oceans/
[2] http://earthsky.org/earth/how-much-do-oceans-add-to-worlds-oxygen
[3] http://www.worldwildlife.org/industries/sustainable-seafood
[4] www.marineboard.eu/file/265/download?token=J5hokhHB
[5] http://www.motherearthnews.com/nature-and-environment/nature/fun-surprising-facts-about-the-oceans.a...
[6] http://www.earthsurfaceprocesses.com/3c-E-MassExtn.html