marine Scientific Editorial
Rethinking Offshore Operations
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Haley McQueen,
Editor, eco magazine
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about this issue
The offshore sector is defined by a broad range of industries, from energy development to international shipping, each bound by unique and proven ways of working in their respective marine environments. While certain tried-and- true operating procedures and protocols have persisted over recent decades, many approaches to exploring the offshore domain—heavily influenced by an accelerating technological capacity—are evolving to satisfy global resource demands and establish a sustainable Blue Economy.
In this edition of environment coastal & offshore (eco) magazine—Rethinking Offshore Operations—we sample some of the latest technologies, methods, and projects designed to improve operational efficiencies, safety, and workforce conditions in offshore professions.
Solely relying on marine weather forecasts derived from satellite imaging could be a thing of the past. SailTimer Inc. uses crowdsourced measurements from other recreational boats, vessels, and public sources to optimize voyage plans and inform real-time decision-making.
Robust and accurate environmental marine survey by CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA) takes us below the surface of offshore wind turbines. Contracted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), CSA subject matter experts uncovered the effects of the Block Island Offshore Wind Farm on benthic and epifaunal communities to instruct long-term monitoring strategies that distinguish turbine-induced effects from natural fluctuations.
To remain competitive and adaptable, businesses are embracing innovation, prioritizing efficiency, scalability, and digital transformation to meet the growing energy needs of the future. Fugro is one of the pioneering outfits investing in skilled labor and integrating automated and remote ways of working.
In this month’s “topside talks” Dr. Molly James, a Marine Ecosystems Modeler for Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), shares her insights on how modeling can guide the offshore decommissioning process. A recently published research paper by Dr. James and her colleagues suggests that artificial structures—such as offshore oil & gas rigs and wind turbines—may play a significant ecological role in the prosperity of biodiversity and fish populations.
In these pages, you will find features, news, and exclusive editorial showcasing progress and advances by government, research, and industry in the applied marine science space.
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editorial advisory board members
Mark Fonseca, Ph.D.
Renowned for his work with marine and estuarine ecology with a focus on ecosystem restoration and management, Dr. Mark Fonseca joined CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA) in 2012 after over 30 years with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). He has conducted research throughout the world and is considered to be one of the world’s leading subject matter experts when it comes to the restoration of seagrass and other coastal ecosystems.
Mark Fonseca, Ph.D.
Vinicius Grünberg Lindoso
Vinicius Lindoso works as Communications Officer at UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, where he manages digital and print communication projects to promote international scientific cooperation in the ocean sciences, and raise awareness around environmental protection.
He has a Master's Degree in Public Policy from the University of Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government, and a double Bachelor Degree from Yale University in Global Affairs and French Studies. Vinicius is Brazilian by nationality, and has previously worked for the Brazilian Permanent Mission to the United Nations. With a strong interest and academic background in conflict-resolution, Vinicius also has previous experience working with civil society organizations in the Western Balkans on issues related to post-conflict education and state-building.
Vinicius Grünberg Lindoso
Carlos M. Duarte, Ph.D.
Prof. Carlos Duarte is arguably the most versatile aquatic ecologist of his generation; his work takes him from the tropics to polar ecosystems, from macrophytes to microbes, from coastal systems to open ocean gyres. The versatility of his research has made him one of the world’s leading authorities on multiple branches of biological oceanography and marine ecology.
Carlos M. Duarte, Ph.D.
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