Offshore oil projects have been on the decline in recent years. In 2018, however, the industry is seeing an upsurge with more than forty new projects to be approved this year compared with 29 in 2017 and 14 in 2016. … Read more
Marine research plays a critical role in energy and environmental management, subsea mining, and other critical scientific advances. The energy industry relies on accurate hydrographic surveys for oil and gas exploration as well as the development of alternative renewable energy … Read more
Arctic exploration is not for the faint of heart. Vessels and crews navigating the polar regions are subject to punishing conditions, including below freezing temperatures, brutal winds, massive ice floes, and hidden ice beneath the surface of the sea. Yet … Read more
Because bridges are such a commonplace feature of our world’s watery landscape, we forget the feats of incredible engineering that make them possible. Underwater construction happens below the surface, and often below our level of awareness. We rarely get a glimpse at the courageous …