Is there a way to reverse ocean health decline and continue to rely on it ? The Ocean Decade is an opportunity to seek a positive answer to this question.
Finding Hope at Home and in a Deep Ocean of Possibilities
In this annual series, IEEE Earthzine staff and guest contributors offer short essays on their sources of hope or inspiration in the face of widespread global change.
Dispatches from Oceans ’16: Understanding Oceans in the Face of Climate Change
Increasing understanding of the oceans as the climate changes will require attention to robotics, prediction, security and innovation. Monterey, California – At the plenary session on Sept. 21, 2016, speakers Marcia McNutt and Jon White called on the assembled scientists and engineers to step up public understanding of oceans and involvement in policy agenda setting. McNutt, president of the National … Read More
NOAA’s Chief Scientist Charts Course Toward a New Blue Economy
An emerging blue economy supported by sustained and robust ocean observations may offer new opportunities and help answer questions about a changing environment. Dr. Richard Spinrad is a busy fellow. As the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) first chief scientist in 18 years, he’s a man on a mission. Spinrad attends conferences, goes to meetings on Capitol Hill, speaks … Read More
Branding the Blue Economy: Award-Winning Branding Expert Accepts the Challenge
An award-winning branding expert has committed to creating a brand for the “blue economy,” the multi-billion-dollar industry that relies on Earth’s ocean waters for its livelihood.
Live From MTS/IEEE Oceans ‘15
Earthzine is attending and providing updates from the Oceans ’15 conference in National Harbor, Maryland, near Washington, D.C., from Oct. 19-22.
OCEANS ’15 to Focus on Changing Oceans and Emerging Opportunities
The OCEANS ’15 conference in Washington, D.C., will showcase a vast collection of ocean research and technology.