Marine Drones and my personal interest.
A quick note on my involvement with marine drones and ocean cleaning, and the incredible revolution that Bluetech has made in less than a decade.
Feb 04, 2021•8 min
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A Podcast dedicated to the love and preservation of the oceans. Past, Present & Future. Raising Awareness every step of the Way.
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CCell, Cornstarch, Concrete and Crowdsourcing: 3D printed reefs
Restoring Corals with Cornstarch and the use of 3d Printing. Please find the original article on https://www.ccell.co.uk/201919
Jan 30, 2021•11 min
Open Ocean Robotics, Julie Angus, leading the Canadian autonomous marine solutions
A few notes on Open Ocean Robotics out of Canada. Having won several prestigious prizes, Julie Angus develops autonomous marine solutions as a service when not enjoying other amazing challenges such as rowing across oceans! Please find the article at : https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkart/2019/12/04/drones-from-open-ocean-robotics-make-a-splash-tackling-winter-storms-and-more/?sh=9e5d1656df35
Jan 30, 2021•7 min
SailDrone making marine drones that are autonomous and taking over within Marine services.
Saildrone has been a marine drone maker for a few years now. They had their autonomous drones go out and cover record distances. Now, with the Saildrone Surveyor they are taking on new functions within marine research and meteorological research. In short, they are also able to gather all kinds of data which they share in real time via satellite to the HQ on ground. Please feel free to read the original article https://www.wired.com/story/the-autonomous-saildrone-surveyor-preps-for-its-sea-voyag...
Jan 30, 2021•17 min
Restoring Coral Reefs in Hong Kong with 3D Printing!
A few words on how an architecture team is helping restore Coral Reefs in Hong Kong with the help of 3D printing. You can find the original article on https://hk.asiatatler.com/life/hong-kong-coral-restoration-3d-printing
Jan 28, 2021•9 min
Ulrike Pfreundt and Marie Griesmar, a Swiss team supporting Coral Reefs with 3D Printing - RRREEFS
A few words on the Swiss group using 3D printing to build Coral Reefs. Highly communicative, very inspired and accessible. Please follow them wherever you can, as they are a very dynamic entity that is going to be attracting a large following. For further info please visit https://www.rrreefs.com/
Jan 28, 2021•4 min
Housing for Coral, Made in the USA with the help of 3D Printers...
In the USA, a new solution is being created, adding to the number of solutions around the world. In this case, we finally have an artistic angle added to science. A very creative approach which adds to the usually functional approach. You can find the original article on https://www.dezeen.com/2020/08/06/coral-carbonate-reef-skeletons-objects-ideograms/
Jan 27, 2021•8 min
3D Printing Coral reefs in Israel.
Just like in the previous podcasts, researchers around the world are looking to solve climate change issues. In this case it is again by using 3D Printing that researchers are looking to create Coral Reefs in Israel. Original article can be found at https://www.fastcompany.com/90390840/can-we-print-a-new-set-of-coral-reefs-before-theyre-gone
Jan 27, 2021•5 min
Harvard scientists 3D print swarm of ‘Bluebot’ synchronized soft robotic fish
On the topic of robots and drones, the possibility of 3D Printing has allowed for many to join and rapidly prototype solutions enhancing and accelerating the field of research and making of marine solutions. Here is the article from which I read and share my thoughts on the topic. https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/harvard-scientists-3d-print-swarm-of-bluebot-synchronized-soft-robotic-fish-183076/
Jan 27, 2021•9 min
A new jellyfish-inspired robot was designed to help restore coral reefs
On the topics of robots, a jellyfish inspired robot was designed to help restore coral reefs. You can find the story in the original article, https://www.sciencealert.com/efficient-new-jellyfish-robot-could-become-a-restorer-of-coral-reefs
Jan 26, 2021•5 min
Exeter University does it again, students come up with more solutions to restore Coral !
In an article shared by SkyNews, researchers have found a way to restore coral by using 3D printers to create the coral structures that would then rebuild the reefs! If you wish to read the article, https://news.sky.com/story/amp/uk-students-create-3d-printed-coral-structures-that-could-rebuild-worlds-damaged-reefs-12170781#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s
Jan 26, 2021•7 min
2030 United We Stand, Divided we Fall - Climate Change, the race is on
A few words on the importance to take on the challenges of climate change by acting with what we already have while finding greater solutions as the consequences of not doing so are simply dire. I shared a perspective and response of the czech scientist Daniel Nyvlt on the topic of the topic and effects of climate change which he offered in an interview with a czech journalist in the last few weeks.
Jan 15, 2021•22 min
The FlipFlopi 2021, greater and greater!
A few words to update everyone on the FlipFlopi.com venture. It has become a lot more than one boat raising awareness from port to port. It is now supporting a whole ecosystem of actors and participants within the exercise of stopping single use plastic. An inspiring group of people who are an inspiration to the world. For all updates on their work please visit their website flipflopi.com
Jan 14, 2021•12 min
Plastic Odyssey 2021
For those of you who are not yet aware of them, the plasticodyssey.org is a team that single-handedly went from beach cleanups to sharing their message about waste and how to prevent it from getting into the oceans! Read their adventure at www.plasticodyssey.org
Jan 12, 2021•9 min
Robocean, Project Seagrass 2.0, an illustration of how to address the 2030 challenge.
I recently had the chance to listen to Isobel Harris and Niall McGrath, both engineering students in Edinburgh who decided to build a robot prototype to help Project Seagrass with their own solutions. The called their exercise Robocean, and look to basically assist and scale the exercise of bringing back seagrass meadows in a faster way in order to help store CO2... they are basically helping the planet, nothing less. In full admiration of their work and looking forward to follow their progress....
Jan 09, 2021•8 min
The Rush to 2030 - Climate Change
A few words on why it is essential to meet the sustainable development goals before 2030.
Jan 06, 2021•2 min
Welcome to 2021 - The glass is half full.
2021 started, despite the naysayers and the doom talk, the glass is half full and it is entirely up to us to keep doing whatever we can keep supporting the oceans and the planet. The challenges to reach 2030 in the steps of the Paris Agreement and supported by the Sustainable development goals is a start. So are the Earthshots, and the many more exercises out there... the whole point is to actually take part in the solutions as the clock is indeed ticking. The glass is half full and it is up to ...
Jan 04, 2021•2 min
2020 - From the Captain's Log
I hear a lot of people complaining about 2020, I do not feel that way. I think it has been a great year and extremely interesting!
Dec 31, 2020•14 min
How the Mediterranean shall be affected by Climate Change
A few words on the future of the Mediterranean basin and how it will be affected by climate change as reported by the study of the Medecc.org, Mediterranean experts on climate and environmental change in their report which happens to be the first Mediterranean assesment report!
Dec 29, 2020•8 min
The Glass is Half Full. It is always half full. Keep going!
In the race to curve the issues around climate change by 2030 I choose to see the glass as half full. We need to keep going. The Race to 2030!
Dec 19, 2020•4 min
The Ocean Matters Podcast, listened to in 21 countries.
A few words to thank everyone who has listened to this podcast, and a round of applause to inspire more people to share their thoughts and ideas on the oceans and sustainability in general.
Dec 15, 2020•4 min
Wave Energy, Eco Wave Power, an inspired source of energy lead by an even more inspired renewable energy pionneer called Inna Braverman
A few words on the potentially revolutionnary new wave technology developped by Eco Wave Power and lead by an inspired innovator by the name of Inna Braverman. For further information, search for Eco Wave Power.
Dec 11, 2020•5 min
Shaun Tomson, A Gift to the Planet - the Light Shines Ahead
A few words on a person that illustrates what a role model can be, from surfing competition to family man, to human being, but overall an example to be followed and a unique source of inspiration. He has also authored the Surfer's Code, and there is plenty of information on him online.
Nov 28, 2020•7 min
Dear Joe Biden: are you kidding me?
With Joe Biden at the helm one views a new opportunity for climate matters, however the famous activist and author Erin Brokovich shares her opinion in the Guardian. I thought I would share this article and a few comments with you.
Nov 24, 2020•11 min
Biden’s climate change plans can quickly raise the bar, but can they be transformative?
A quick read of an article found in the conversation.com outlining the benefits and issues of having the USA back in the Paris agreement and addressing the complexities of Biden's work to overcome a divided congress. Overall, it is better than it was...
Nov 20, 2020•9 min
Biden's climate plans: A 'historic tipping point'?
A quick read of an article on the reentering of the USA in the Paris Agreement that I found in DW.com, sharing an interesting perspective on the situation of the world in 2020 and the opportunity of having President Biden as the new 'person in charge' to address climate change in the USA.
Nov 18, 2020•11 min
What is the Kyoto Protocol?
A quick read of what the Kyoto Protocol is which I read from the UNFCCC.INT webpage, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change .
Nov 14, 2020•7 min
What is in the Paris climate agreement?
As the Paris Climate agreement peppers several conversations I thought I would share an article by Helen Briggs giving a general outlining its targets and implications.
Nov 14, 2020•8 min
Climate change: US formally withdraws from Paris agreement
A recent article on the bbc reminding us of the withdrawal of the USA from the Paris Agreement, its immediate consequences and the potential path back into it by a new President.
Nov 14, 2020•12 min
If we can put a man on the Moon, we can save the Great Barrier Reef!
A recent article in the conversation.com sharing the complexity of saving coral reef and comparing it to putting a man on the moon. The exercise is possible but very delicate and the time pressure is greater than ever.
Nov 10, 2020•8 min
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