2nd Intelligent Submarine Cable installed in Portugal
A 2nd prototype of a submarine smartcable, which will allow further collection of ocean data, was, recently, installed in the vicinity of the port of Sesimbra, by the K2D team, led by dstelecom.
AIR Centre highlighted in the EC’s “Stories from the Regions”
AIR Centre is highlighted in the European Commission series episode "Stories from the Regions". Set against the backdrop of the Park of Science and Technology TERINOV, based in Terceira Island, Azores, the video is part of a series showing testimonials from people benefiting from EU-funded projects in the regions.
The Simultaneous Warming of the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean can Affect the Amazon Forest
Temperatures rising in the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific, happening simultaneously, can inhibit the formation of rainfall over the Amazon Forest.
UNEP Marine Sand Watch on the Effect of Massive Extraction
A new global data platform called "Marine Sand Watch", developed by GRID-Geneva, a center within the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), has revealed that the marine dredging industry is extracting a staggering 6 billion tons of sand annually from the world's oceans.
New Study Reveals How Temperature Impacts Leatherback Sea Turtle Hatchlings
In a ground-breaking study, researchers from Florida Atlantic University have unveiled the significant influence of temperature on the reproductive success of leatherback sea turtles, indicating how climate change is a major threat for this particular species and highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect these vulnerable creatures in the face of climate change.
Scientists Conduct Meteorological Research Campaign in Cabo Verde
During the month of September, experts from British institutions dedicated to the development of meteorological technologies and research, namely Voltitude and StratoSolutions, are embarking on a scientific campaign focused on meteorology and climate research at the Cabo Verde Atmospheric Observatory (CVAO) in São Vicente.
All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance Forum 2023
Registrations are now open for the 2023 edition of the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance Forum, which will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, on 21-22 November 2023. The event is co-organised by the South African Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission.
New LoRaWAN World Record
The long term LoRaWAN® distance world record now stands at 1336 km / 830 miles!
Hurricane Lee and Tropical Storm Margot Churning Over the Atlantic
Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) closely monitored the movements of Hurricane Lee and Tropical Storm Margot as they made their presence known over the Atlantic Ocean.
Satellites detect a red-tide event of Noctiluca scintillans during LabPlas cruise in the North Sea
During the North Sea cruise campaign, the LabPlas team tracked from space a striking red-tide of Noctiluca scintillans, using Sentinel-2 and GEOSAT-2 satellite images.