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Origin The European Robotics League (ERL) Emergency Robots is an outdoor robotics competition funded by the European Union in the framework of the SciRoc H2020 Project. After the success of RockEU2 project (2016-2018) and the launch of ERL in three vibrant fields of robotics: industrial, service and emergency robots, SciRoc project extends the ERL concept to Smart Cities environment. NATO-STO … Read More
Earthzine Is Back to Deliver Fourth Year of Live Coverage from OCEANS
The theme at the OCEANS 2018 Charleston conference is “Healthy Oceans, Resilient Coasts, Robust Commerce…Strong Nations.” The October 22-25th, 2018 event is sponsored by the Marine Technology Society (MTS) and the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES) will include tutorials, workshops, technical demonstrations, townhalls, paper presentations, and panel discussions focused on protecting the ocean with modern technology, traditional knowledge and collaboration. OCEANS … Read More
Earthzine Suspends Operations as Racette Steps Down and OES seeks new EiC
At the end of April, Earthzine will (temporarily) cease publishing. Earthzine operates under the auspices of the IEEE Oceanic and Engineering Society. The OES has decided to chart a new course for Earthzine that more closely aligns with the interests of the society and uses only volunteers.
Microplastic Pollution in the Southern Ocean: Finding What Lies Beneath the Surface
Plastic pollution is choking the world’s oceans. Scientists have been monitoring the presence of large pieces of plastic on the Antarctic continent for more than 30 years.
Sea Ice from Space: Crossing Boundaries of Sea Ice Science
Polar science can be challenging, but satellites give scientists access to otherwise inaccessible regions.
An Eloquent Remembrance: Book Review of ‘Brief Eulogies for Lost Animals’
Hudon’s poetic collection of eulogies individualizes species that have vanished from the planet, seeking to fulfill the promise “gone but not forgotten.”
Robots Help Ocean Explorers Map the Sea Floor
To discover the ocean, map the seafloor and get an up-close view, ocean explorers deploy a range of powerful technologies, from ship-based sonar to autonomous underwater and remotely operated vehicles.
Twitter Observations Offer Seasonal Change Indications
A study demonstrates that Twitter can serve as a sensor for the onset of spring.
Oxygen, Sardines, and Jupiter’s Moons: What Oceans Can Tell Us About Our Past, Present, and Future
Want to know about life, the universe, and everything? Look to the ocean.
Student Autonomous Maritime Vehicle Competitions: International Coordination and Initial Benchmarking
The Autonomous Marine Vehicles Competition Committee is envisioned to be a forum for the exchange of knowledge and ideas among all involved in sponsoring, managing and supporting autonomous maritime vehicle student competitions around the world.