Ocean plastic pollution is an increasing concern that refers to the buildup of plastic waste in the oceans and seas. This pollution is brought about by numerous sources, including litter on beaches, sewage discharges, and plastic debris from ships and boats. The plastic waste in the ocean takes a considerable amount of time to decompose…
Drones, referred to as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are flying devices that can either be remotely controlled or fly autonomously and come in various shapes and sizes with features like propulsion systems for flight, navigation systems for control, task-specific payloads, and an operation control system. They have a wide range of applications, from aerial photography…
Marine corrosion refers to the degradation of materials (typically metals) due to their exposure to marine environments, such as saltwater and air. This type of corrosion can occur on boats, ships, offshore structures, and coastal infrastructure. The main causes of marine corrosion are electrolysis, galvanic corrosion, and pitting corrosion. Electrolysis occurs when two dissimilar metals…
Sustainable coastal development is the process of planning and managing coastal areas in a way that balances economic development with the protection of natural and cultural resources. This approach seeks to minimize negative impacts on the environment while promoting social and economic well-being for coastal communities. One key aspect of sustainable coastal development is the…
A submarine cable is a cable that is laid on the sea bed between land-based stations to transmit telecommunications signals across stretches of ocean. These cables are made up of copper or fiber-optic wires and are protected by a layer of insulation and a durable outer sheath. They can be used for a variety of…
An offshore oil rig is a large structure with facilities for drilling oil wells and extracting petroleum from beneath the ocean’s surface. These structures can be either fixed platforms, which are built into the seafloor, or floating platforms, which are buoyant and can be moved from location to location. Offshore oil rigs typically include living…
Underwater robotics, also known as ocean robotics, refers to the use of unmanned vehicles, or robots, to explore and study the ocean. These underwater robotics can be remotely operated or autonomous, and can be used for a variety of tasks such as mapping the ocean floor, collecting samples, monitoring marine life, and searching for shipwrecks…
Climate change refers to the long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other indicators of climate that occur over several decades or longer. Human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation, are primarily responsible for the warming of the Earth’s surface and the resulting changes in climate. These changes can lead…
Offshore energy refers to the generation of electricity from sources such as wind, wave, and tidal power that are located in the ocean. Advancements in technology have made it possible to generate power more efficiently and cost-effectively from these sources. One area of advancement is in the design and construction of offshore wind turbines. Larger…
