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Marine Ecology News Digest December 2024

Cleaner Seas December 21, 2024

Ever wondered what secrets the ocean holds? December 2024 brings exciting discoveries and important updates for the sea. These are key for those working in the maritime field. Our Marine Ecology News Digest comes at a critical time for our oceans. We’ve seen amazing finds in biodiversity

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Electro Technical Officers: Duties, Responsibilities, and Skills

Cleaner Seas December 20, 2024

In the vast expanse of the maritime industry, Electro Technical Officers (ETOs) play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of modern vessels. With the rapid advancement of technology, the need for skilled ETOs has never been more critical. This blog post explores the multifaceted world of ETOs, shedding light on their duties, responsibilities, […]

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Introduction to Marine Renewable Energy

Cleaner Seas December 1, 2024

Marine renewable energy (MRE) encompasses technologies that harness the ocean’s kinetic and potential energy for sustainable electricity generation. With growing urgency to decarbonise our energy systems and mitigate climate change, MRE stands as a critical component in a diversified renewable energy portfolio. Types of Marine Renewable Energy Sources Diverse MRE

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Procureship reinforces its place in Singapore with strategic shakeup

Cleaner Seas November 14, 2024

Procureship, provider of the world’s leading digital e-procurement platform for the maritime sector, has reaffirmed its position in the Asia-Pacific region with the announcement that Gary Yeow is to lead the company’s Singapore office. With over a decade of experience in the maritime sector, including roles at Sembawang Shipyard, Sembcorp Marine, and VesselMan, Gary will

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The MARPOWER project kicks off seeking to decarbonize maritime transport using net-zero fuels

Cleaner Seas October 26, 2024

Supported by European Union funding, the initiative focuses on developing a gas-turbine based energy conversion system for electricity generation and cogeneration on board marine vessels. A digital twin will be created to enable the running of process simulations and the modelling of the energy and emissions performance of the gas turbine system on board the […]

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Marine Ecology News Digest: September 2024

Cleaner Seas September 25, 2024

As the autumnal equinox marked the transition from summer to autumn, September 2024 unfolded with a series of compelling developments in marine ecology. From groundbreaking discoveries in the depths of the ocean to alarming signs of human-induced impacts on marine life, the month was a testament to both the wonders and challenges of our aquatic […]

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Marine Ecology News Digest: August 2024

Cleaner Seas August 27, 2024

As the summer sun cast its golden rays over the world’s oceans, August 2024 emerged as a month brimming with groundbreaking discoveries and pressing environmental concerns in marine ecology. From the unveiling of new species in the ocean’s depths to alarming signs of climate change’s impact on marine life, the past month has been a […]

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ARACON 2024: 24-25 October

Cleaner Seas July 29, 2024

ARACON is the longest-running and biggest bunkering conference in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region. Its no-nonsense conference programme attracts all the main bunker suppliers and barging companies in the ARA and Northwest Europe as well as dozens of European shipowners and managers. As the decade moves towards 2030, a key milestone in the International Maritime

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Marine Ecology News Digest – July 2024: Marine Resilience, Climate Challenges, and Conservation Wins

Alex July 28, 2024

Coral Reefs Show Unexpected Resilience Despite ongoing climate challenges, coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean are demonstrating remarkable resilience. A recent study found that some reefs are adapting to warmer waters by hosting more heat-tolerant algae species, offering a glimmer of hope for these vital ecosystems. However, experts caution that this resilience may be

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B.C. conservation organizations welcome Ocean Wise decision to pull its recommendation of sustainability for southeast Alaska salmon fisheries

Cleaner Seas July 11, 2024

Watershed Watch Salmon Society, SkeenaWild Conservation Trust, and Raincoast Conservation Foundation are very pleased that Vancouver-based eco-label Ocean Wise has removed salmon harvested in southeast Alaska from its list of recommended sustainable seafood products. Salmon from the purse seine, drift gill net, and troll fisheries in southeast Alaska sold in grocery stores