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Waves, river currents, and tidal turbines could help power Canada's clean energy future. Trevor speaks with Elisa Obermann, Executive Director at Marine Renewables Canada, about the promise of marine energy and how countries like Canada are pursuing its potential. They explore how emerging 'blue energy' technologies complement solar and wind, support coastal and Indigenous communities, and move us toward a more sustainable, diverse net-zero grid. Related links Marine Renewables Canada: https://marinerenewables.ca/ Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy (FORCE): https://fundyforce.ca/ canmetENERGY: https://natural-resources.canada.ca/science-data/science-research/research-centres/canmetenergy Yuquot Wave Energy Project: https://barkley.ca/project/yuquot-wave-energy-project/ Blind Channel Tidal Energy Demonstration Centre: https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/primed/blind-channel/ European Marine Energy Center (EMEC): https://www.emec.org.uk/ Canadian Hydrokinetic Turbine Test Centre: (CHTTC): http://www.chttc.ca/ Elisa Obermann on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-obermann-07469245/ Trevor Freeman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-freeman-p-eng-8b612114 Hydro Ottawa: https://hydroottawa.com/en To subscribe using Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkenergy/id1465129405 To subscribe using Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wFz7rdR8Gq3f2WOafjxpl To subscribe on Libsyn: http://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/ --- Subscribe so you don't miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/user/hydroottawalimited Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydroottawa Stay in the know on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HydroOttawa Keep up with the posts on X: https://twitter.com/thinkenergypod --- Transcript: Trevor Freeman 00:00 Welcome to thinkenergy, a podcast that dives into the fast, changing world of energy through conversations with industry leaders, innovators and people on the front lines of the energy transition. Join me, Trevor Freeman, as I explore the traditional, unconventional and up and coming facets of the energy industry. If you have any thoughts, feedback or ideas for topics we should cover, please reach out to us at think energy at hydro ottawa.com, hi everyone, and welcome back. I have a really great conversation for you today, but before I get to that, I think it's worth a minute or two of time to revisit some first principles people approach the energy conversation from all different backgrounds and angles, and I think it's good to make sure that we're all on the same page when it comes to some foundational knowledge before we dive into our topic today, the thing that I want to quickly review is electricity generation. Now don't worry, we're not going to get into an advanced physics level of knowledge on this, but I just want to quickly refresh everyone on the basics. And by the same token, to all of you advanced physics folks out there that are listening, please forgive me if I'm slightly off on a detail or two, as long as I don't mess up the core foundational information. So for the most part, the electricity that we use is primarily generated by spinning a coil of wire around a magnet, or inversely, spinning a magnet inside a coil of wire that causes electrons to move, and that flow of electrons is electricity. For the most part, that combination of coiled wire and magnets and a spinning motion is what makes most of our electricity. There is one major exception to this, which is solar power that doesn't involve spinning anything. But other than that, our major electricity sources utilize that spinning motion, and I'm not including hydrogen fuel cells here as a major source of electricity. So let's keep going with this spinning idea. Then the next question is, how do we make things spin? One very common method is heat. Let's say you burn something, coal or natural gas, for example, which creates heat. You then use that heat to boil water, which makes steam, which you can push at high pressure against turbine blades to make them spin. It's as simple as that. The problem is, burning things creates harmful emissions, which are causing climate change. You can also generate heat with non emitting sources, and a major one, especially here in Ontario, is nuclear power, splitting atoms in a controlled environment, a nuclear reaction generates heat and then the process is the same as previously described. So as complex as a nuclear reactor is its main purpose when it comes to electricity generation, is simply making heat so we can boil water and create steam, et cetera, other than heat. The other way to make things spin is to utilize naturally occurring kinetic energy. So that means something that's already happening out there that carries a lot of force that can push a turbine blade. This would include wind energy, so using the force of the wind to turn large wind turbines and hydro electricity, which uses water being pulled downhill by gravity, so a flowing river or a large dam to turn that turbine the same end results that spinning motion, but no need to create heat to get there. We're almost done with the science lesson, so just bear with me for another few seconds as we think about reducing our carbon emissions, finding ways to generate electricity that don't require burning fossil fuels is really important. Solar definitely has a role to play, but we also need more emissions free ways to spin things. I mentioned some of the more traditional ones, like solar and wind energy, but today's conversation is about some lesser known, emerging methods, which are covered by the term marine renewable energy generation. Phew, it was a long walk to get there, but we finally got here. All of that is to tee up my conversation today with Elisa Obermann, the Executive Director of Marine Renewables Canada. Marine Renewables Canada is the National Association for tidal wave and river current energy in addition to offshore wind. But it's those first three generation strategies that I am particularly interested in as non mainstream ways to spin things. These technologies are known as blue energy, but are often overshadowed by the more common renewable energies that we talked about, solar and wind generation. So I'm really excited to chat with Elisa to shed some light on them. Today. Elisa has served as the executive director of marine renewables Canada since 2015 she's a founding member of both the Electricity Alliance Canada and the Canadian Council on Renewable Electricity. She has also worked for several other organizations that focus on clean technology, tidal energy and the broader renewable energy sector, including Sustainable Development Technology Canada, the Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy. Which you'll hear us talk about today as force and Nova scotia's Department of Energy. Elisa Obermann, welcome to the show. Elisa Obermann 05:07 Hi. Thank you very much for having me. Trevor Freeman 05:09 So, let's start off kind of with the basics. Elisa, why don't you tell us a little bit about your background and how you got into this pretty unique space in the energy sector that we're going to dive into a little bit more. Elisa Obermann 05:22 Sure. So I decided after doing my undergrad, so I'm going kind of way back here, all the way back. Yeah, exactly. I did a degree, a bachelor's degree in English, but I really wanted to get involved in something that would help me do more for the environment, play a role in the future. So I decided to go back to school to do a public policy degree. And the first internship I had was with Nova Scotia Department of Energy, and it was actually on the oil and gas side of things, but my thinking was, well, this will get me eventually to where I want to go and working more in renewables. And that's essentially exactly what happened. And so I started working more and more there on renewable energy. Then started working on the province's marine renewable energy strategy. So it really kind of got me into this kind of path of, you know, working on climate change and renewable energy. And the other thing I will also say is that I grew up in Maine and really close to the ocean, and so after university, I moved to Toronto for a while, and I thought to myself, like, I really just want to do something that takes me back to the ocean. So this really combines both kind of goals I had for myself, in terms of working to protect and help the environment, and then also staying close to the ocean. Trevor Freeman 06:35 Yeah. I mean, that makes a ton of sense. It's interesting. I talked to a lot of people, obviously, and often the question of career path comes up, and it's funny to see the things that we're passionate about in those early days, no one could guess how that comes to fruition later on in our careers. And you know, I've got some similar stories of wanting to save the world when I was in university and having no idea how the different paths that that would take me on. So great to hear your story. Thanks for sharing that. Tell us now a little bit about your organization, marine renewable Canada, and you know, kind of its vision for how marine renewables will fit into the energy sector. Elisa Obermann 07:10 Yeah. So marine renewables Canada is a National Association. We're headquartered in Halifax, but we do work across the country, and actually, our beginnings were in British Columbia, really starting around like wave energy, small scale projects. One of our founding members at the time was BC Hydro. We now have over 200 members, and that's really grown just in the past couple years, because our focus is on wave, tidal, river current energy, but also offshore wind. And so there's been a lot of excitement, especially on the East Coast, around offshore wind, but today I'll probably focus mostly on kind of those water resources and how we're working to advance those. Our mandate is really to champion the sector, help with advocacy, engagement, education, and also expand market opportunities. So obviously we do a lot of work around enabling policies that help open up that market, both here, but also globally. But ultimately, what we'd like to see is that marine renewables is playing a role in getting Canada to net zero and right now. I mean, it's a more emerging technology, if you look at wave, tidal and river, but there's a lot of potential for it to play a big role. Trevor Freeman 08:20 Yeah, so great. And that's a great segue into kind of the next thing I want to talk about on this show. We often talk about, let's call them the more traditional or conventional or well known energy sources, so our kind of traditional fossil fuel combustion, our other renewable sources, solar and wind, and even offshore wind, I think people have a sense of what that is. I mean, wind energy is the same on land as off land. It's just in a different location. But tell us about the types of marine energy that you're talking about. You just referenced some of them here, you know, take us back to basics. What are we talking about when we talk about marine energy? Elisa Obermann 08:56 Yeah, absolutely. So I would categorize it as four main kinds, but I also will mention that there are some that our association doesn't cover. And I will touch on those, sure, primarily. So we focus on tidal energy. And when I say tidal I don't mean barrages or dams, which were kind of a more prevalent technology, you know, decades ago. What I'm talking about is what we call tidal stream and so essentially, if you think of, you know, what wind turbines look like, it's essentially a wind turbine, but in the water, so it can be developed or deployed incrementally, which is a lot different than what you think of when you think of a dam that has, you know, very long lasting effects. The idea behind title is that you can install it incrementally if there's concerns and with any kind of impacts to the environment, or concerns with, you know, the technology failing, or anything like that, you are able to remove it, or, you know, have maintenance on it fairly quickly. Wave Energy is another one that we focus on. It's the technology is not as far along as tidal in terms of, you know, getting to a commercial state. And there are many different. Different types of concepts, still for Wave technologies, but essentially, they can be placed near shore or further offshore. One of the things that's been, I think, kind of cool to think about is there's discussions around and some prototype type projects around using wave energy to power, for example, oil and gas platforms and doing that kind of, you know, pairing to help decarbonize that sector's energy use, river current. So I will say a lot of people think marine like that doesn't, you know, make sense rivers, you know, not by the ocean. And the reason we look at it and categorize it as a Marine renewable energy is that the technology is very similar to title, and so it's essentially the same technology that's used, except that it is unidirectional. So when you think of the flow of river, it's going one way, whereas tides, the technology would be used as a bi directional because the tides are going in and out. So but otherwise very, very similar. And then we actually also cover offshore wind, which is, of all of those, you know, a more mature marine renewable technology. And as I said, I think probably today I'll talk mostly about some of the earlier stage technologies. Our association doesn't cover a few others, and I just feel like they're worth mentioning, just because they're kind of cool. Also, floating solar is one that is gaining, you know, I think some more popularity, and also people are looking more what you know, how much of an impact it could have, ocean current technology, which would be kind of further offshore, and ocean thermal. And you can imagine, Ocean Thermal hasn't really been talked about a lot in Canada, because you have colder waters. Like, the technology just isn't right, the right fit. Trevor Freeman 11:35 Got you okay? So I want to, I've got a whole whack of questions I want to understand, make sure I'm understanding the technology correctly. So let's start with Tidal. For Tidal, obviously, just a quick refresher back to, let's say grade 10 science for our listeners. Tides kind of come in and come out. The water moves up and moves down. You're utilizing that flow of water, that movement of water, which happens twice a day. Is that, right? Twice a day, every 12 hours? Elisa Obermann 12:02 Yep, Trevor Freeman 12:02 Good, yeah, just making sure I remember my grades and science most part. And you're using that movement of water to turn turbines that are underwater. Describe those for us. Is that, like you kind of related it to wind energy? Is it like a big wind turbine underwater? Does it look the same? Is it similar to that? Elisa Obermann 12:20 Yeah, I mean, there's still a few different concepts, but essentially, yeah, that's how you could picture in your mind. I will say some are bottom mounted. So as an example, like it might have a gravity base and be anchored to the well, not even anchored. It could just be the weight of it is holding it to the sea floor. Some of the newer tidal technologies are floating. They're kind of like, on a pontoon type device, and they will have kind of the, you know, the turbines connected to that. But essentially, they're, you know, either way, whether it's floating or seabed mounted, it would be capturing the kinetic energy of the tides Trevor Freeman 12:54 Gotcha, okay. And then for the run of river ones, it's, it's kind of the same thing. Water is flowing. Typically, rivers are flowing downhill, so that water is always moving, and you've got a turbine in there taking advantage of the fact that that water is moving in a situation where there isn't a dam that's using sort of gravity flow. It's, but it's the same idea. It's, it's flowing water that's turning a turbine. Yes, exactly. So then the one that I'm, I'm sort of not entirely clear on, is waves, like, what is the mechanism there? Is it just the same thing? You're just putting it in a location where there's prevailing waves generated by wind or current or whatever. Elisa Obermann 13:28 Yeah, that one, I will say, is harder to describe, because I've mentioned there's many different concepts for it, but essentially, if you think of waves like so one concept, maybe this will be easy to visualize, would be more of like a buoy type device, and so it's capturing the height of the wave, like that energy coming through. There's some also called like an oyster. So it opens, like the device opens and closes to capture kinetic energy from waves as well. There's a number of different devices when it comes to to wave energy. And I will also say, depending on where, whether it's closer to shore or further offshore, that the strength of the energy from waves is also can be different too. . Trevor Freeman 14:08 Yeah. So that's actually what, exactly what my next question was is, how far offshore are we placing these things? Are they like, right at the shore's edge? Are they visible? Are they kind of, you know, whatever, 100 metre out? 500 metres out? Elisa Obermann 14:22 Yeah, in terms of for TIDAL, I mean, it would be closer to shore, but not necessary. I mean, still quite far out. It's not like you're looking at it and you're, you know, few 100 feet away, further. As an example, like in Nova Scotia, the Bay of Fundy has had several tidal deployments, and it depends on where you are. So there was one that was in a area called southwest Nova Scotia, where, if you were in the harbor, there in Briar Island, is where it was. You could see it right there, like it was very, very close, whereas those being deployed further out. So it really just depends on the location, but also potential impacts to other users. You know. Fisheries, all those kinds of things are considered when they're they're just determining location. Trevor Freeman 15:04 Got you. And one last question, I apologize, I'm totally going off script here, but you've got me all excited about this, and lots of questions. How is this connected back to land? So you must be running cables, you're generating electricity, you're bringing that back to land, and there's some sort of transformation or storage. It's connected to the provincial grid. Like, what's the connection back to the grid look like? Elisa Obermann 15:28 Exactly, yeah. So you're exactly right. There will be subsea cables that these devices will be connected to. They'll run to shore. Typically, they'll be connected to a substation, which then would be, you know, transmitting that energy electricity, I should say, to a distribution system or the transmission system. So as an example, force has pretty impressive subsea cables that have already been laid about 64 megawatts capacity with those and they built a substation at that site that then connects to the transmission system. Trevor Freeman 15:59 Cool, very cool, awesome. Thank you for that. Thanks for entertaining my sort of nerdy curiosity there. So tell us about the benefits. Why is this something that the energy sector should be looking at? What are the benefits of this type of generation? Elisa Obermann 16:14 Good question, and we get asked a lot. I will say, you know, why are we looking at Marine Renewables when we have solar and onshore wind and hydro that are proven and come at a lower cost, but we know we're going to need more electricity, and so the way we look at we can't put all of our eggs in one basket. We need energy diversity. But also marine renewables, such as Tidal and waves, they have some attributes that other renewables don't, so they can be very complementary to other renewable energy, and actually help to bring on other sources of renewables because of that, you know the synergies that they have. So as an example, and you mentioned it at the beginning, tidal is predictable, so we know when the tides are going to come in and out. We can schedule that. I mean, for energy system planning, we would know even 100 years from now, when exactly is that tide coming out? When is it going to be at peak? And so that's one that is very helpful in terms of reliability, predictability, all those things with waves also, I will say, I mean, they're very similar in some ways, because they are created by wind. So it's kind of the same concept, if you think of bringing it onto the grid, but there is an ability to forecast them further out. And one of the interesting things with wave energy, British Columbia had done some work, and I will say, I think it was the University of Victoria A while ago, just looking at the timing of them and when they're the most strong and powerful and consistent. And they found that they were strongest during peak times, like when BC would really need more power, so in the winter, during stormier times, that kind of thing. So those resources can be a very good match with other resources that maybe, you know, sometimes they they're not generating as much power at a given time. Trevor Freeman 17:56 Yeah, yeah. I mean, that kind of gets into to where I wanted to go next is, how does this work alongside wind and solar and sort of traditional hydro? You kind of answered that a little bit. We know that we need to grow our greater our energy demand is going to grow. You know, here in Ontario, we're looking at a 75% increase. Across Canada, we're looking at sort of two to three times the growth, and especially clean energy. What sort of percentage or how much of a foothold Do you think marine renewable energy has the capability of meeting of that? Elisa Obermann 18:30 Yeah, that's a great question. So I will tell you now, I don't have the numbers for that, but I will this January, February. We're actually working on a sector vision, looking exactly at that, like the capacity scenarios, what could be feasible, but really trying to take realistic view of you know, this is how much electricity wave, tidal and river and offshore wind could contribute. But what I will say is that when it comes to Tidal, for example, there has been some resource assessments done in the past. Canada has 40,000 megawatts of potential tidal energy, and that's looking at, you know, the best locations. So it's technical potential, but it's, it's also looking at just feasibility in terms of locations, and what might be, you know, close to grids, that kind of thing. Wave energy is between, I think, 10,000 to 16,000 megawatts, looking at both Pacific and Atlantic coasts and with river current still in early phases of doing some of this work. But Natural Resources Canada can met energy, and also the National Research Council did a pretty extensive resource assessment, and it was around 340 gigawatts of river current, I will say, I mean, that's a lot, right? So there's some factors there that are still, you know, they're working on, trying to understand, so ice, for example, because where rivers, you know, some of the strongest river resources are in areas that are in northern Canada, maybe not feasible. So there's still some more work there to determine what's actually feasible for these technologies. Trevor Freeman 19:59 Are there this kind of just jogged a question for me. Are there other parts of the world where this technology is, let's say, more mature and greater use, or is Canada kind of leading the fray here, like, where are we compared to other parts of the world? Elisa Obermann 20:15 So I would say Canada has been pretty well known as a global leader in marine renewable energy, and we started this in kind of the early 2000s starting to look at the resources and the technologies and how we could lead. But this was alongside some other countries that have been also doing that work. So the United Kingdom, Scotland, in particular, France and a number of other European countries. The United States has also put quite a bit of investment in R and D technologies, but the UK probably is the furthest along. And one of the reasons for that, and this is different than what we've done in Canada, is they have targeted funding and programs to really support the sector where I find in Canada, there's been, you know, a lot of great supports by both provincial and federal governments, but most of the time we're competing like, there's not a, you know, a specific program for just marine renewable technology. So I think that's had a bit of an impact even on interacting investment here. Trevor Freeman 21:13 Gotcha, yeah. So you're trying to fit your projects into a bigger project funding envelope that could cover a bunch of different sort of energy related projects, and you're having to say, Yeah, look, ours fits in here too. Is that fair to say? Elisa Obermann 21:24 Yeah, exactly, exactly. . Trevor Freeman 21:27 Cool. Okay, I want to shift a little bit here. We often talk on the show about the sort of relationship between energy and society and communities. So what are some community benefits from marine renewable projects. Is this something that sort of has community ownership over it? Does the community get involved in these projects? Tell us a little bit about how that impacts kind of that local level? Elisa Obermann 21:52 Yeah, I would say, from what we've seen so far, and this is just with, you know, very early demonstration projects, is that the local supply chain has benefited a lot. So there's been some studies showing that for both tidal and wave projects, you would be using probably about 60% local supply chain to build the project. And that's also just because the technology is massive, like you're not going to be shipping this. It's more cost effective to have most of the work done close to the site. And so as an example, again, Bay of Fundy projects that force to date, and the, you know, the research that force has been doing, and some of the R and D, I believe they've, they've used up to 500 local suppliers, or Canadian suppliers, so that's one of the biggest ones. But also just with local communities, there's been a number of things that we've also seen where they've been very engaged in some of these projects. I mean, obviously local businesses have but there are opportunities for local ownership. I think that the challenge right now is that there's still a lot of risk because the technologies aren't as mature as some others, and so some communities are more hesitant to buy into the projects. That said, there is a project in British Columbia, the Yuquot Wave Energy Project, where the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation there is partnering very closely with a wave energy developer to move ahead with a wave technology that can help power their community. So there's all those kinds of things that I think make it attractive to communities, allows them to have some self sufficiency. And in the case of some of these northern, remote and coastal and indigenous communities, there's also that whole, you know, it's potentially displacing diesel in their community. So that's one of the drivers for them, marine renewables. There's been some, you know, studies around this as well showing that it would actually be lower cost than the diesel fuel that they're using in those communities. So there's that benefit as well. Trevor Freeman 23:42 Gotcha. Yeah, actually, I've got a question here that I wanted to ask you, and so I'll skip to that one about the impact on especially remote indigenous communities that are not connected to the grid. I've had, actually, a few conversations on this show about how, how we go about helping remote and indigenous communities decarbonize getting off of local diesel generation. Are there other projects you mentioned one? Are there other examples of collaboration here? Do you see this as being sort of a relevant tool for that challenge? Elisa Obermann 24:12 Yeah. So there's another one that I would also mention that I think is a great example again, University of Victoria in British Columbia had been spearheading what they called, it's the blind channel demonstration center. So Initially it started as working to help a, you know, it was like a remote eco kind of lodge become, you know, fully environmentally friendly, using marine renewables for electricity rather than diesel. But since then, they've actually evolved into more of an initiative to test and demonstrate title technologies there, given that it's a remote location, but working very closely with indigenous partners. And so what I think is cool about that is that it's helping indigenous communities to get involved, but not really requiring them to take on. And know, the risk of financing a project, maintaining a project, but it's giving them the opportunity to get the skills and expertise they would need to eventually, you know, bring Tidal or wave energy into their communities at a, you know, at a later date, when they feel more comfortable with the technology and also learn about how that technology impacts the environment and vice versa. Because I have found with communities like that's one of the things that they're most concerned about, is how, you know, how is this technology going to interact with fish or other marine life or the habitat? And so those kinds of smaller demonstrations really help, especially when they're, you know, hands on, and allow community members to be part of the demonstration. Trevor Freeman 25:40 Yeah, yeah. I mean, you're doing my job for me here, Elisa, you're setting up all my questions perfectly. How does it impact, sort of local marine wildlife? What's the what ecological impact of these we're talking about, fairly complex machinery located in a marine environment. Is there an impact? Has that been studied? Is it comparable it's a sort of a traditional hydro electric dam. What is, what is the impact there? Elisa Obermann 26:05 So there's been a lot of work in this area, and depending on the location of the project, and that's kind of the caveat I give with us, it can be easier to understand what the impact is. So as an example, in Scotland, I mentioned there's, they've done a lot of work with marine renewables. There's a test center there called the European Marine Energy Center, EMAC, and they have very high flow tidal sites, similar to what we have in Canada. And they're able to use cameras and other equipment to really see exactly what's happening at the site. And so a number of researchers, you know, over the last couple of decades, have been doing environmental monitoring, collecting data, and what we've seen to date is, for the most part, fish and marine life avoid these devices. There's also been research done on electromagnetic fields sound, but I think the biggest concern that people still have is collision with the devices, and what could happen there. Now, coming to Canada, we're in a bit of a different situation. So at the forest site in the Bay of Fundy, you know, there has been quite a bit of environmental monitoring and research done, but the water is very different than what you'd see in Scotland. At this site EMAC, where in the Bay of Fundy, there's a lot of sediment. It's very it's a higher flow site even. So there's, you know, a lot of turbulence, and the environmental monitoring equipment there that you know that exists, it just can't gather all of that information at the site like you can't use a camera and see exactly where fish may be going. So we can't say 100% no, there has been no, you know, fish collisions. What has been happening is that force and government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia, and I think also indigenous partners and some of the local researchers in Nova Scotia. So Acadia University, for example, have been partnering, and just recently announced a project to be able to develop those environmental monitoring systems that can work in the Bay of Fundy. And so those will be something, you know, once that's solved, that knowledge and those systems and that technology can be used anywhere in the world to give us a better idea of exactly what are those environmental interactions. But I will say to date, the body of research does show that there hasn't been any significant interactions at this point, but I'm always hesitant to say there hasn't been any, because we can't say that yet. Trevor Freeman 28:21 Yeah, sure, fair enough. It kind of raises another question in my mind about even just servicing the equipment, or the longevity of the equipment. I mean, in a in a solar field, if you've got a bad panel, you go and you change a panel. A wind turbine, at the very least, is above ground. Not that it's easy to change a blade on a turbine. But what is it like servicing and maintaining the equipment when it's out in a marine environment and underwater? How easy is it? Or is that a challenge? Elisa Obermann 28:51 Yeah, it's a very good point. It's definitely more challenging than onshore technologies, because you also have, you know, weather windows. So with Tidal, for example, even though you know what stage of the tide is in, plays a huge role in when they can go out and maintain or and service the equipment. And so that's one of the reasons these technologies bring in higher cost for the project overall. Obviously. The other thing I would also mention is just that with both tidal and wave like just depending on what if it's a floating technology versus seabed mounted also makes a difference. So what we've seen is some of these technologies are now evolving to be floating, and again, one of the reasons for that is this whole operations and maintenance piece, because it's obviously a lot easier to bring a vessel out there, get onto the pontoon and be able to service it, versus a whole diving operation, or ROV to go underwater to service it. Trevor Freeman 29:48 Gotcha, yeah, tow it back to the dock and work on it at the dock. Elisa Obermann 29:51 Yeah, awesome, exactly. Trevor Freeman 29:52 Okay, let's switch gears a little bit here and talk about the policy, and let's say regulatory. Worry landscape around this. I've got a question here on funding coming up too, but as our listeners will know, and as you certainly know, energy is a very regulated sector, lots of policy around it. What are some of the policy challenges? Or are there policy challenges when it comes to deploying marine renewables? Elisa Obermann 30:20 Yeah, I would say, because they're emerging technology, that's actually been one of the biggest challenges. So when we look at legislation in Canada, I mean, it never a lot of it's very old, right? So it never envisioned that there'd be these clean technologies coming up in the market that would they would need to govern and regulate. We have had a lot of challenges with the Fisheries Act, again, just because of that, it never envisioned that it would be regulating an emerging technology. And so, I mean, luckily with that, we did a lot of work with federal and provincial governments, and we have found a path forward that had been an issue in terms of, like the regulatory barriers being created by the legislation. The other one, I would say, is just these projects are small at the moment, right? So we're talking kilowatts, maybe a couple megawatts. And what we found is the, you know, just the regulatory efficiency is not necessarily there. So applying regulation will look at it just as the same scale as any type of project, you know, could be a very large project. So I think what you know, we would ask is that regulators consider the scale of the project and the regulatory processes and requirements should balance that scale of the project, you know, with what the requirements are. Trevor Freeman 31:34 Yeah. Do you see a world where I'm gonna assume the answer is yes to this, but I'm gonna ask anyway, do you see a world where this is just another option that utilities and energy policy makers have in their toolbox as a way to procure clean energy, that this just becomes one of an item on the menu with solar and wind, et cetera? Are we gonna get to that point? Do you see that happening in the sort of near, medium term future. Elisa Obermann 32:01 I think we can get to that point. But what it's going to require is that there are more deployments, more demonstrations, and regulators will really need to look at those early projects of exactly that demonstrations, and not treat them as commercial projects. And the reason I say this is because to get costs down so that they can be looked at in comparison to onshore and solar, we need to see a lot more deployment like when you think of a cost curve for any technology, you have to get to that scale and volume before the costs start coming down. It's some time before we get to that point, but it's absolutely possible. It just requires the right supports. Trevor Freeman 32:38 Got you. On the funding side. We talked about this a little bit earlier, about how you're kind of using existing funding programs. There aren't necessarily dedicated programs for this kind of technology or these projects. Are there other funding sources, like, are you attracting investors into this? Is there, you know, more public money going into this? What's the funding structure around some of these projects? Elisa Obermann 33:02 Yeah, so, I think to date, a lot of developers have and when I say developers, I mean the technology and project developers. But with marine renewables, sometimes it ends up being one in the same, because technology developers end up being the ones developing their projects. I think a lot of them are looking for two things at this time, so something to cover capital costs. So grants, whatever it might be, and there has, there have been a number of funding programs that the federal government has applied that have been quite useful for that, and then they usually look for something on the back end of the project once it's built. So what I mean by that is feed in tariff, something to help with their return on investment. And that seems to be kind of the right recipe for investment certainty at the moment, the other thing that I think Canada's recently done that's very helpful for this sector are the investment tax credits. And so our hope is actually that those get extended, because right now, where the sector is, and this also comes into play for offshore wind, is that they end, you know, in that 2033 timeline, 2034 I can't remember, whereas a lot of these projects wouldn't be online at that point. And so we're looking for a bit of a longer runway there. And I think tax credits are a very good tool that can help, you know, with attracting investment for these projects. Trevor Freeman 34:16 So looking ahead, I mean, you've kind of touched on this in a few different spots, but to sum it up, what's next on the horizon for this technology and these projects? Are we expecting kind of innovation on the technological side, or is the focus still on the sort of funding and regulatory side right now? What can we expect for those of us who are going to maybe keep an eye on this moving forward? Elisa Obermann 34:40 Yeah, it's a bit of both, I will say. So I mentioned that the tidal sector was having some challenges with the Fisheries Act a number of years ago, and that really kind of created a lull in development, but also in investment attraction. As a result of that, federal and provincial governments established a Tidal Task Force to. Look at the exact issues around you know, where the barriers are with the Fisheries Act, and then the outcome of that has been a new path under the Fisheries Act to support projects. And so there are developers that will be going through that new or revised, staged approach, is what they've been calling it. Time will tell, obviously, if that process works, but from what we've heard from developers, it does give them more certainty, because it essentially covers the entire project, rather than going through a device by device by device approach. And so that's on the regulatory side. I think if that goes well, it will give a lot of confidence to private sector and developers that this can move ahead, but it will also ensure that regulators know that they have an approach that is working, but still having those safeguards to ensure that you know they're protecting the environment and safety of communities and others on the technology side. So it's kind of like they go together hand in hand. So I mean, once we get through that process, I think there'll be more deployments, and we'll see the ability to test more technologies improve them. But to date, and where we are with especially with tidal energy, think the technologies are in, you know, they're in further generation. So we're not first generation technology anymore, and they've come a long way, and some of that's been through deployments and demonstration in other countries, Scotland, for example. So what I would envision happening is seeing some of those technologies tested in Canada, and then being able to, you know, deploy more than one and then, you know, multi device development. Trevor Freeman 36:31 Great. One fine, maybe final question, although I keep thinking of things as we talk here, but you know, obviously this is very focused on coastal regions. You've mentioned, BC and sort of Nova Scotia where you're based. Do you envision, especially on the river side of things? Do you envision this as a technology that can be deployed kind of even in the interior provinces? Like, are we going to see river marine renewables in Saskatchewan, for example, or Ontario, where I'm based? Like, are you having those conversations? Or are we like, we're not quite ready for that yet, because we're still working on the technology piece. Elisa Obermann 37:03 Yeah, I'm so glad that you asked that, because that's part I actually have missed in some of this. So there have been river current technologies deployed in Manitoba already. So the University of Manitoba has the Canadian hydro kinetic turbine Test Center. I know it's a bit of a mouthful, but they have been working with a number of river current developers. They've had several successful demonstrations. And there are also some companies that are that have been members of ours, that have deployed in other areas of Canada as well. In the past, even in Quebec, there's been some deployments. And so I think when it comes to river, you know, one of the challenges is there's, well, it's not a challenge. There's a huge opportunity there. It's just not very well known. And there are things like the ice, I think people are concerned about it being potentially closer to shore, just like the navigational issues, things like that, fish passage is different than what you'd see in tidal so there hasn't been as much of a focus on that. So it's earlier stage in terms of kind of that some of those environmental and social questions, but the technology is, you know, very close to where you'd see title at this point. Trevor Freeman 38:12 Got you very cool we have so as our listeners know, I work for Hydro Ottawa, and Hydro Ottawa, parent company, owns the run-of-the-river generation dam here, right in the center of Ottawa, Chaudière Falls, and it's really fascinating. Now, it's not the same technology, of course. It's a it's a run of the river gravity fed dam, but the complexity around so the North American eel is an endangered species that's particularly impacted by dams and the technologies that we've had to put in place for that. It's really fascinating. Just kind of, I'm rambling a bit here, but all the different pieces that come together to make what should be a fairly straightforward thing, like use water to spin turbine, it's so much more complex than that. So I can appreciate that as you branch out into new areas, new technologies or new deployments of that, all those new complexities have to be figured out and worked on. But glad to hear that that's in the future, that that's on the horizon, because I think this is great, and it'd be cool to see more of this. Elisa Obermann 39:08 Yeah, agreed. We're hoping we're getting there. It's taken time. I think things haven't gone as quickly as we had hoped. But you know, there's been a lot of learnings, lessons learned that have fed into where we are now, and I think just with what we're seeing, you know, with with government support, but also communities getting more excited about it, we'll see some real progress in the coming years. Trevor Freeman 39:30 Okay, Elisa, we always wrap up our interviews with a series of questions to our guests. Some people love them, some people feel like they're on the hot seat, but I'm going to dive in anyway and fire these at you. So what is a book that you've read recently that you think everyone should read? Elisa Obermann 39:45 Haven't read this one recently, but it kind of changed my thinking on everything. And I loved it, "Sapiens", I thought was great just with kind of the, you know, the history of humankind, and just made me rethink a lot of the things that. In terms of how society is structured and why we do the things that we do. Thought it was great, and if people haven't read it, I would highly recommend, Trevor Freeman 40:06 Yes, very cool. That's a great book, and you're not the first one to mention that on the show. That's awesome. So same question. But for a movie or a show. Elisa Obermann 40:14 There's probably a few that I would recommend, but really, I think the one that struck me the most recently, and I haven't watched a lot of movies recently, so I'll also say that, but just in the past couple years, was "Barbie". I loved it. It actually surprised me that, like, I had this totally different impression of what it was going to be, and just the kind of, you know, the key messages and things that it brought out, I thought were great. Like it was, it was very well done. Trevor Freeman 40:38 Yeah, absolutely. It was one of those kind of cultural things that which seemed like it was going to be just another movie, and then there was some buzz behind it. And it got to the point where we, like, we did a family outing to go and, like, watch that movie with our kids, who were kind of at about the age where they can start thinking about some of these things. So it was pretty fun. Elisa Obermann 40:56 Yeah, we did the same. We all wore pink. We really got on the bandwagon. I but it's great because as adults, you know, there were some really important things in it, but then also kids could relate, like it was a fun movie for them. So, yeah, it was good. Trevor Freeman 41:09 Yeah, absolutely. My kids spent a long time, and still it'll come up singing the I'm Just Ken song that happens around our house often that song comes up, which, you know, wears on you after a while. Okay, so it sounds like you travel a little bit. So if someone offers you a free round trip flight anywhere in the world, where would you go? Elisa Obermann 41:28 There's lots of places I would like to go, but I think probably Greece is where I would choose to go. I mean, I've been to Europe quite a bit for work and just also, you know, for fun. But my daughter has been saying for a really long time that she wants to go to Greece. She's only 10, so I've also kind of wondered where she got this idea, but I've also always wanted to go. So I think that would be my, my first choice. Trevor Freeman 41:51 Very cool. I my wife and I honeymooned in Greece. It's a long time ago, but we had had a great time. It's gorgeous. Elisa Obermann 41:56 Oh, amazing. Trevor Freeman 41:58 Who is someone that you admire? Elisa Obermann 41:59 That would probably be one of the tougher ones of these questions. Well, I'll say so generally, when I think about this kind of question, it's like, what are the kind of characteristics or qualities of someone that I would admire? And so I often look at how other women are, you know, conducting themselves, working in business world or in politics or whatnot. And I think what I admire most in some of those women is just the fact that they lift other women up. They're not afraid to be who they are and take a stand on things they really believe in. I think something I also really admire are women that are willing to take risks to build their business, and also in times of you know, where there's challenges or conflicts taking the high road. And so with all that said, you know, when I think about this, and I don't know if this sounds too cliche, but I think Michelle Obama's great, like when she said, 'When they go low, you go high', I just thought that was such an important message. And I actually share that with my daughter all the time when she's having trouble in school. I'm like, think of it this way. So she is a woman that I really admire. I think she's just done some wonderful things for women and just for people in general. Trevor Freeman 43:08 Yeah, absolutely. And again, you're not the first one to mention that on the show, and I don't think that's because it's cliche. I think it's because you're right, absolutely fascinating person and leader, and just the strength of character is very evident, for sure. So, yeah, great answer. So final question, what's something about the energy sector that you're particularly excited about? Elisa Obermann 43:29 Well, I would say, I mean, things are moving quite quickly, but also not never quick enough, yeah, and, but I think we have a lot to be excited about. So when I think about when I started my career in the energy sector, we were literally just starting to talk about renewable energy like it was a new thing, and things have evolved quite a bit since then, obviously, but in Atlantic Canada, where I'm based, so I'm in Nova Scotia, one of the things we've seen just in the past number of years has been An incredible evolution to a lot of projects being indigenous owned, indigenous LED. And I just think that's amazing so, you know, and I think that's going to continue. And it just shows, you know, that these communities are taking a lead. They're interested in ensuring that we're using clean energy, and it's also empowering them to, you know, have that ownership be able to provide investment to these projects, but it's been a big change. And so what I'm looking forward to, I guess, is what I'm saying here is that that continues, and we see more indigenous led projects, more indigenous participation in those projects, whether it be ownership, but also we've been actually working with a lot of indigenous businesses and suppliers that can get involved. And I think that will really change the energy sector. Actually, it's a lot different model from what we thought about, you know, few decades ago. Trevor Freeman 44:49 Yeah, absolutely, I think. And again, it comes up so often on the show, the idea that there's the technological side of energy, but the societal side, and that interaction with the actual. Well stakeholders in local communities and indigenous communities. And you know, the people who are most impacted by this from a usage of energy perspective, but also a production and generation perspective. And of course, the in between, which is the transmission and distribution side of things, that's where the really interesting stories happen, and the opportunities for better collaboration and improving how we do things certainly happen. So I'm totally on the same page as you. Elisa Obermann 45:25 Yeah, I think at the end, I always think of this like everything in the end is about people so and there's that factor that we we sometimes lose in all of this, but in the end, it comes down to the people who are involved or impacted. Trevor Freeman 45:38 Absolutely. Elisa, thanks so much for your time. I really appreciate it. It's been great to learn more about this sector, which doesn't have enough attention on it. So happy to kind of have you explain to us and talk us through some of the exciting things that are happening. Really appreciate it. Elisa Obermann 45:52 Yeah, no. Thank you so much for the opportunity and the time. And like you said, a lot of people don't know about the sector, so I really appreciate the you know, the time spent with you to chat a little more about it. Thank you Trevor Freeman 46:02 For sure. We'll check back in, maybe in a year or two, and see kind of how, how far things have come. Elisa Obermann 46:07 Yeah, that'd be great. I'd appreciate that. Trevor Freeman 46:09 Awesome. Thanks. Elisa, take care. Elisa Obermann 46:11 Thank you. Trevor Freeman 46:13 Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the thinkenergy podcast. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and it would be great if you could leave us a review, it really helps to spread the word. As always, we would love to hear from you, whether it's feedback comments or an idea for a show or a guest. You can always reach us at thinkenergy@hydroottawa.com.
Adam Templeton, a fisheries ocean technologist, describes what he saw after deploying an ROV at the site of a submarine sunk off St. Shott's during World War Two + An encore airing of an interview with Jim Myles, coordinator of the Marystown Model Ship Gallery, about an effort to get photos of 16 Newfoundlanders who were aboard the HMS Hood on its last mission.
I veckans avsnitt gästas vi av skådespelaren och eldsjälen Ulf Stenberg, en person som inte bara berör oss genom sina roller på scen och i film, utan också genom sitt djupa engagemang för unga, utanförskap och psykisk hälsa.Vi pratar om vad ångest betyder för honom, om hur han kombinerar skådespeleri med samhällsarbete, och varför han menar att förebyggande insatser aldrig ska ses som en kostnad utan som en investering i framtiden.Ulf berättar om arbetet med Teater Fryshuset, där de möter unga i deras verklighet ibland så nära att det nästan känns för nära och om varför socioekonomi och utanförskap är ämnen vi måste våga prata mer om om vi vill skapa verklig förändring.Vi pratar också om Teater Fryshusets föreställning ROV, som handlar om ensamagerande gärningsmän, och vad han har lärt sig om ensamhet, drivkrafter och radikalisering online. Hur kan samhället bli bättre på att förebygga att unga hamnar i destruktiva miljöer och hur kan konst och media bidra till att förändra hur vi ser på psykisk ohälsa?Ulf är dessutom just nu aktuell med SVT-serien “Tystnaden” som ni kan se här: https://www.svtplay.se/tystnaden-1Programledare: Ida Höckerstrand & Sofie Hallberg Klippning: Sofie Hallberg Instagram: @angestpodden @idahockerstrand @sofiehallbergFacebook: ÅngestpoddenTikTok: @therealangestpoddenHar du förslag på ämnen, ett dilemma eller gäster du skulle vilja höra i Ångestpodden?Mejla oss gärna: angestpodden@ingetfilter.seBehöver du prata med någon?https://hjalplinjen.semind.se spes.se suicidezero.se teamtilia.sebris.se Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Very few people get paid to visit shipwrecks—but for Stephanie Gandulla, it's all part of the job. Stephanie is a scuba diver, maritime archeologist, and resource protection coordinator for the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The agency safeguards Lake Huron's historic shipwrecks, many of which have yet to be discovered. That's where Katie Skinner comes in. She's an assistant professor at the University of Michigan and the director of the school's Field Robotics Group. Skinner and her team have been developing autonomous underwater vehicles that can find new shipwreck sites, all on their own. For humans, a search is costly, time-consuming, manual work. But for AI? Skinner thinks it could help us find answers in a snap. On this episode, Stephanie and Katie talk about using AI to find shipwrecks in a literal lake of data, so that they can spend less time searching and more time exploring—as only humans can do.You can learn more about some of the people and projects featured in this episode, including… The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary at thunderbay.noaa.govKatie Skinner and the University of Michigan's Field Robotics Group at fieldrobotics.engin.umich.eduPrevious efforts to autonomously map Thunder Bay's historical shipwrecks at theverge.com/2020/3/5/21157791/drone-autonomous-boat-ben-shipwreck-alley-unh-noaa-great-lakes-thunder-bay~ ~ ~Working Smarter is brought to you by Dropbox Dash—the AI universal search and knowledge management tool from Dropbox. Learn more at workingsmarter.ai/dashYou can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.aiThis show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard: producer Dominic Girard, sound engineer Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to our illustrators Justin Tran and Fanny Luor, marketing consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and editorial support from Catie Keck. Our theme song was composed by Doug Stuart. Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga. Thanks for listening!
In this episode… Welcome back to the Deep-Sea Podcast, your punk take on all things deep sea! Join Dr. Thom Linley and Professor Alan Jamieson as they dive into the latest from the abyssal plain and beyond. Deep Sea News Highlights: We kick things off with a rethinking of the deep-sea boundary! Professor Alan Jamieson discusses his recent "food for thought" paper that challenges the long-held 200-meter definition, arguing for a more scientifically relevant boundary of 1,000 meters. Find out why this seemingly arbitrary line might be doing "a lot of damage" to our understanding and attitude towards the deep sea. Also in the news, get ready for updates on: A new story map on mesophotic reefs following the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico. An exciting project charting shipwrecks in the Great Lakes using cutting-edge ROV technology for 3D modelling. The discovery of a deep-sea limpet named after a One Piece character, found at an astonishing 6 kilometres deep! How Earth's deep-sea microbes are being used to model potential life on Jupiter's moon Europa. Groundbreaking research on a new bioplastic that vanishes by over 80% in extreme deep-sea conditions, offering hope for sustainable solutions. Guest Interview: Nutrient cycling in the hadal trenches (6 to 11 km) and the crucial role they play in global element cycling. Professor Ronnie N. Glud, a leading biochemist and Director of the Danish Centre for Hadal Research (HADAL), talks us through how the trenches, once thought to be barren, are actually "dynamic deep-sea hotspots with intensified microbial activity and diversity". Learn about: How hadal trenches act as "depocenters" for organic material, leading to microbial activity that's 2 to 6 times higher than in adjacent abyssal sites. The surprising diversity of microbial "generalists" that easily adapt to the immense pressure and low temperatures, aided by viruses that facilitate "horizontal gene transfer". The return of full anaerobic diagenetic processes (like sulphate reduction and anammox) in trench sediments, making them significant sinks for fixed nitrogen. The role of marine snow and seismic activity in efficiently transporting organic matter and, surprisingly, pollutants like PCBs and heavy metals to these remote depths. Why these trenches are not isolated environments but are highly connected to surface ocean processes, even responding to climate-driven changes in primary production. We also have a surprise blobfish guest! Support the show The podcast is self-sustaining (just) thanks to our lovely listeners. Thom and Alan take no money for the show. All money is put back into running it. Here's a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. We want to say a huge thank you to those patrons who have already pledged to support us: C Wright Check out our podcast merch here! Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on: podcast@deepseapod.com We'd love to actually play your voice, so feel free to record a short audio note on our brand new answerphone! Thanks again for tuning in; we'll deep-see you next time! Find out more Social media BlueSky: @deepseapod.com Twitter: @DeepSeaPod Instagram: @deepsea_podcast Keep up with the team on social media Twitter: Alan - @Hadalbloke Thom - @ThomLinley Instagram: Thom - @thom.linley Inkfish - @inkfishexpeditions BlueSky: Thom @thomaslinley.com Reference list The graves of Edinburgh John Young Buchanan - Chemist on the Challenger Expedition Edward Forbes - Deep-sea naturalist Sir John Murray - Father of modern oceanography Notable people buried in Dean Cemetery Discord Updates Join our Patreon to get access to the Discord The supergiant amphipod wiki page News Interview Flourishing chemosynthetic life at the greatest depths of hadal trenches Element cycling and microbial life in the hadal realm News/Further Reading Reconsidering the term ‘deep sea' | ICES Journal of Marine Science | Oxford Academic Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities Expeditions Historic Shipwrecks Come to Light in the Great Lakes - The New York Times Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary -- Live! Deep-sea Limpet named after OnePiece character Microbial Life on Earth: A Model for the Cosmos Reef Chat from Moku Art Studio with Paola Santiago Padua and Meghan Jones Scientists find bioplastic that vanishes 80% even in extreme deep-sea conditions Unveiling deep-sea biodegradation of microbially produced lactate-based polyester (LAHB) via plastisphere metagenomics and metatranscriptomics - ScienceDirect Alan appeared on another podcast too: We've Only Explored 0.001% of the Deep Sea - What's Lurking Below? | Discover Magazine Podcast Credits Theme: Hadal Zone Express by Märvel Logo image: Ronnie N. Glud
Dive into the freshwater frontier of ocean exploration as we explore how a revolutionary compact ROV is transforming underwater archaeology in the Great Lakes. Join us for the incredible story of the first comprehensive survey of shipwrecks in Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary, where cutting-edge technology meets centuries-old maritime history.Discover how RHODY - a nimble, acrobatic underwater robot that can be transported in the back of a truck - recently surveyed 17 shipwrecks with unprecedented detail. From 3D photorealistic models created with gaming technology to students piloting sophisticated ROVs using Xbox controllers, this expedition is redefining what's possible in ocean exploration.Hear the thrilling tale of Susanna Maycut, a student who made maritime history during a midnight shift, discovering a previously unknown shipwreck while processing sonar data for the first time. Learn how this expedition democratized ocean exploration by prioritizing student involvement, connecting with 15 classrooms in real-time, and even enabling a paralyzed student to pilot the ROV remotely from his home.This episode showcases how modern ocean science is becoming more accessible, inclusive, and community-connected. From the spooky beauty of century-old shipwrecks preserved in Lake Ontario's cold waters to the practical applications of emergency response and archaeological documentation, RHODY represents the future of underwater exploration.Whether you're fascinated by maritime archaeology, excited about technological innovation, or inspired by student-led discovery, this episode proves that some of our most incredible adventures are waiting right in our own backyard waters.Guests:Adam Soule - Professor, University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography & Executive Director, NOAA Ocean Exploration Cooperative InstituteHolly Pettus - Project Manager, Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute & Deputy Expedition Leader, Lake Ontario Expedition
Ocean careers are often imagined as adventurous and exciting, but what does it actually mean to work in the ocean every day, especially in the deep sea? In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, Andrew speaks with Megan Paulson from Ocean Networks Canada, Josh Tedarenko from Campac Marine Services, and Dirk, who all work in partnership on deep-sea observatory operations and ROV missions. They share their unique experiences, challenges, and the incredible coordination required to operate in high-pressure ocean environments. Deep-sea technology plays a crucial role in their work—from deploying and maintaining underwater observatories to remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) capable of diving to 6,000 meters. You'll learn about the science, logistics, and passion behind careers that support ocean research and monitoring. Whether you're curious about marine tech, deep-sea exploration, or launching your own ocean science career, this episode will give you an insider's view of life under the surface. Website: https://www.oceannetworks.ca/ Join the Undertow: https://www.speakupforblue.com/jointheundertow Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube
In this episode of PING, Doug Madory from Kentik discusses his rundown of the state of play in secure BGP across 2024 and 2025. Kentik has it's own internal measurements of BGP behaviour and flow data across the surface of the internet, which combined with the Oregon University curated routeviews archive means Doug can analyse both the publicly visible state of BGP from archives, and Kentik's own view of the dynamics of BGP change, along side other systems like the worldwide RPKI model, and the Internet Routing Registry systems. Doug has written about this before on the APNIC Blog in May of 2024. RPKI demands two outcomes, Firstly that the asset holders who control a given range of Internet Address sign an intent regarding who originates it the ROA, and secondly that the BGP speakers worldwide implement validation of the routing they see, known as Route Origin Validation or ROV. ROA signing is easy, and increases very simply if the delegate uses an RIR hosted system to make the signed objects. ROV is not always simple and has to be deployed carefully so has a slower rate of deployment, and more consequence in costs to the BGP speaker. Doug has been tracking both independently, as well as looking at known routing incidents in the default free zone, and therefore the impact on RPKI active networks, and everywhere else.
In this exciting episode of Ocean Expeditions, Balad'EAU takes you on an unforgettable journey into the depths of the ocean, where we explore the challenges of ocean exploration with Ocean Networks Canada (ONC). Host Lyne Morissette guides us through the mysteries of ocean expeditions and the innovative technologies behind them. Join us as we discuss the difficulties of deploying sensors in the ocean—why, despite covering 70% of our planet, so little of the ocean has been explored. This episode delves into the science, technology, and teamwork that fuel these groundbreaking missions, with exclusive insights from: Meghan Paulson, Executive Director of Observatory Operations at ONC Dirk Brussow, Director of Observatory Physical Operations at ONC Josh Tetarenko, Director of ROV Operations at CanPac Marine, a Canadian marine services company We'll hear firsthand accounts of the remote and extreme conditions faced during ocean expeditions, how ONC maintains world-leading ocean observatories, and how remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) serve as the "eyes and hands" of ocean exploration. Our guests share their personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs in a dynamic field where every dive is a leap into the unknown. Learn about: The role of ROVs in deep-sea exploration and sensor installation. The crucial teamwork and camaraderie that drive successful missions. How ONC's data is transforming our understanding of the ocean and its ecosystems. With captivating anecdotes, including Josh's story of the longest ROV dive, this episode offers a deep dive into ocean science and the passionate people who are charting new territories beneath the waves.
Why is wine touched by a non-Jew prohibited? Does this prohibition apply to a non-Jew who's not an idol worshipper? Is this extended to a nonreligious Jew who doesn't keep Shabbos? What is the status of someone who desecrates Shabbos but goes to shul or makes Kiddush? What is the law of someone who's embarrassed to desecrate Shabbos in front of a prominent person? Do you need witnesses to testify in front of Beis Din to deem someone a Mechalel Shabbos? Are you allowed to give non-religious Jews wine for them to drink? Does touching a bottle of wine prohibit the wine? with Rabbi Nachum Rabinowitz – Senior Rabbinic Coordinator of the OU and a Rov in Boro Park – 16:48 with Rabbi Beirach Steinfeld – Rov of Khal Dover Tov in Flatbush and Head of Dover Tov Kashrus – 39:28 מראי מקומות
El Ayuntamiento de Rincón de la Victoria dará comienzo a la temporada de verano el próximo domingo 1 de junio con la puesta en marcha de todos los servicios de playas. El dispositivo de salvamento, socorrismo, prevención e información estará operativo hasta el 15 de septiembre, todos los días de la semana, en horario de 12:00 a 20:00 horas. Según ha informado el concejal de Playas, Sergio Díaz (PP), un equipo de 22 profesionales, incluyendo socorristas, coordinador y personal sanitario, velará por la seguridad y atención de los bañistas desde una docena de torres de vigilancia distribuidas a lo largo del litoral. El servicio estará en permanente coordinación con Protección Civil y Policía Local. El alcalde, Francisco Salado (PP), ha destacado “el importante esfuerzo que se realiza cada año para garantizar la seguridad y tranquilidad de quienes disfrutan de nuestras playas, poniendo a punto todos los servicios necesarios”. Los servicios que se prestarán serán los de rescate, salvamento y evacuación del medio acuático, la vigilancia desde las torres de salvamento y módulo principal, de la zona de baño, al objeto de atender cualquier incidencia que se produzca, además de informar al ciudadano ante posibles riesgos derivados del baño y asesoramiento, recomendaciones y obligaciones sobre la normativa respecto a las playas. Un equipo humano compuesto por 22 personas; un coordinador, enfermero, y socorristas repartidos entre vehículos, una docena de torres de vigilancia, bicicletas y medio acuático mediante moto con camilla homologada para el rescate acuático, walkies digitales y camilla sanitaria para el módulo de salvamento. El servicio estará en permanente coordinación con el servicio de Protección Civil y la Policía Local ante incumplimientos o incidencias. El servicio permanecerá activo en horario de 12:00 a 20:00 horas, de lunes a domingos, incluidos festivos. Además, durante los meses de verano, se desarrollarán actividades en las playas con talleres de sensibilización sobre residuos asimilables a urbanos, sobre fauna y flora litoral, reducción del consumo de agua, así como un curso al servicio de Proyección Civil de Rincón de la Victoria. La empresa adjudicataria, Provita Sociedad Cooperativa Madrileña, será por segundo año consecutivo la encargada de prestar los servicios de un presupuesto municipal de 304.132,55 euros para la presente temporada estival. Además, añade el edil, “hemos llevado a cabo la puesta a punto de lavapies, mobiliario, papeleras, cartelería, incorporando 120 nuevas unidades de pasarelas”. Limpieza aguas superficiales También se podrá en funcionamiento del servicio de limpieza de las aguas superficiales del litoral del municipio a partir del 1 de junio con embarcaciones que se encargarán de la localización y recogida de residuos sólidos flotantes y parcialmente flotantes (peces muertos, plásticos, embalajes, medusas, etc), así como la recogida y depuración de natas flotantes, desde las playas de La Cala del Moral hasta Torre de Benagalbón en horario de 10.00 a 18.00 horas. La nueva adjudicataria del servicio es SERVIMAR AXARQUIA S.L con un presupuesto de 69.438,60 euros anual para un periodo de dos años, con posibles prórrogas para 2027 y 2028. “Se trata de mantener las aguas de baño del municipio en unas condiciones óptimas de calidad y salubridad”, explica el concejal. La nueva contratación ha incluido mejoras por parte de la empresa como la impartición de un curso de nivel básico de prevención y lucha contra la contaminación marina, o dos intervenciones durante la temporada estival con ROV submarino. Refuerzo limpieza aseos Además, a partir del 1 de junio comenzará la apertura total de los aseos públicos y el refuerzo diario de la limpieza en los módulos ubicados en la arena de la playa o paseo marítimo con tareas de higiene y desinfección en horario de 08:00 horas a 22:00 horas, así como la limpieza en las pasarelas de las playas. Además, la empresa adjudicataria CABELLO SERVILIMPSA, SL, realizará este año el suministro y colocación de 40 unidades de papeleras de rejilla de 12 litros, 40 unidades de dosificadores de jamón manual y 40 unidades de escobillas. El presupuesto anual del servicio es de 169.491,11 euros En el municipio existen un total de 17 módulo de aseos públicos repartidos por el litoral. Asistencia en playas La Concejalía de Playas del Ayuntamiento de Rincón de la Victoria ha puesto en marcha un año más el programa de atención a personas con movilidad reducida `Disfruta la Playa´ a través de Cruz Roja. El servicio permanecerá abierto de lunes a viernes en horario de 16.00 a 20.00 horas, hasta el próximo 31 de agosto en el punto de accesibilidad habilitado de Torre de Benagalbón (zona Los Claros) que ofrece unas instalaciones con aseos, caseta para el almacenamiento de material, mesas de recreo y ducha adaptada. El baño asistido puede ser demandado tanto por residencias, asociaciones que atiendan a estos colectivos, personas mayores, o de forma individual. El material para el acceso al agua será de una grúa, dos sillas anfibias y chalecos salvavidas. El presupuesto asignado es de 8.568,62 euros por temporada estival. Para solicitar el servicio será necesario contactar con Cruz Roja Rincón de la Victoria en Calle Limonero 6. Teléfono: 952972399.
Rabbi Choni Friedman grew up in Kansas City and lives today in Pittsburgh where he is the Rov of Bnai Emunoh Chabad, a growing shul and community in the Greenfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh.He is also the dean of a new Bais Medrash Zal, which opened this year with 30 bochurim and growingIn this episode, we discuss what it means to be a chossid today, if that meaning has changed over the years and if that meaning changes between each individual.____Support this podcast at: https://www.hflpodcast.com/donate____This week's episode is brought to you by "This World Is A Garden," a new film and live concert production by Yuvla Media based on the Rebbe's first talk, Bosi Lgani.Combining beautiful cinematography with a live performance by a string quartet, this production is a meditation on hope and holding on to a vision even as time passes by.Now you can bring this groundbreaking experience of Bosi Lgani to your community.For more info please visit: https://www.yuvlamedia.com/thisworldisagarden____Homesick for Lubavitch is a project of Yuvla Media.Bentzi Avtzon is a filmmaker who specializes in telling the stories of thoughtful and heartfelt organizations. Business inquiries only: hello@yuvlamedia.comConnect with BentziWebsite | https://www.yuvlamedia.com
The Rose of Versailles Movie is finally out and boy are we excited to talk about it! How does this Shoujo classic hold up with a 2 hour run time? Tune in to our thoughts on this episode!Socials/Discord - https://linktr.ee/whatdoyousayanime0:00 - Intro2:00 - Our Experience with RoV15:02 - Pacing20:05 - RoV the Musical!35:45 - Visuals and Aesthetics 43:50 - All Things Oscar51:23 - Random Thoughts and High School Musical1:05:16 - Overall Rating
What do you do when the subject of your research lies deep beneath the waves? Send down an underwater robot, of course! We chat to volcanologist Sofia Della Sala about her recent fieldwork expedition to Santorini, where she used a Remotely Operated Vehicle, or ROV, to search for hydrothermal vents in the Aegean Sea. These vents - which are like hot springs on the sea floor - could provide vital insight into the volcanic and tectonic activity in the region.
Sam enters a ROV fighting contest with Mox as her coach while Bee, Dog, and Drall try to find intel on their targets. Somewhere along the way, Bee decides to take a more direct approach. ★ CAST ★ Ethan playing "Mox" ( @thebuffdm ) Lauren playing "Drall" (@95PercentLauren_) Wild playing "Bee" (@Wildling011) Pete playing "Dog" (@gator_pete) Mallo playing “Samantha Grey” ( @themalloman ) Caleb is our Game Runner (@TheCalebG) "Neon Trails" is a LIVE actual play podcast using the IDENTECO cyberpunk tabletop roleplaying game. You can learn more about the game over at www.playidenteco.com. You can also interact with the cast and crew by watching along every-other-Tuesday at 6pm PT on twitch.tv/identeco. --- Support Our Sponsors: Norse Foundry (www.norsefoundry.com) Morags Dice (instagram.com/moragsdice) Hexwood Forge (www.hexwoodforge.com) --- Get the game, adventures, music and more: https://www.playidenteco.com Flash your cyberpunk swag: https://www.bonfire.com/store/identeco/ FOLLOW US -------------------------------------------- ► Twitch: www.twitch.tv/identeco ► Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/identeco.bsky.social ► Instagram: Instagram.com/humanoidgames. ► Facebook: Facebook.com/humanoidgames. — Intro Narration by Michael (@losermlw) Intro and background music from @epidemicmusic (Awesome resource for content creators) © 2025 Humanoid Games, LLC.
Rabbi Levi Yitzchok was the Rov of Berditchev, which had many wealthy Jews, and some that were not. Those who needed help were sometimes visited by a mysterious farmer with a fur hat and a red scarf who would deliver packages of food to those in need, along with some money. After Rabbi Levi Yitzchok went away from life, his talmidim ventured into the tzaddik's secret cellar, where they found the clothing of the mysterious farmer.
What is it? Does the Torah agree to it? Can we have groups in our yeshivos that we are forced to have or is it better to close down? Do ends justify the means? Joining up with Ovrei Aveira Is it diffrent than sitting on the Knesset or the WZO? Should we have public forums talking about our Yetzer Hora? Harav Mordechai Giftar – Rosh Yeshivah of Telshe – 17:26 Harav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik – Rosh Yeshivah YU – 21:24 Rabbi Meyer Twersky – Rosh Yeshivah YU – 25:26 with Rabbi Hershel Schachter – Rosh Yeshivah YU – 27:30 with Dov Pfeiffer – Student in YU on the board of Hareni – 34:17 with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz – Head of Semicha at RIETS (YU), Rov of Bais Haknesses of North Woodmere – 48:12 with Rabbi Pini Dunner – Rov of Beverly Hills CA, Noted Historian and Lecturer – 1:03:14 with Meir Moschel – Alumus and parent at YU – 1:19:00
Ellen & Christian share stories, observations and inspiration from special guest: you! We discuss Benedict Cumberbatch's turkey gang, my squirrel mech grandma, Twitch plays deep sea ROV dives, hear me out cakes, smuggling budgies, house vultures, and more.Links:Get involved with the MaxFunDrive & check out this year's awesome gifts & bonus content!For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on BlueSky! MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
Ellen & Christian share stories, observations and inspiration from special guest: you! We discuss Benedict Cumberbatch's turkey gang, my squirrel mech grandma, Twitch plays deep sea ROV dives, hear me out cakes, smuggling budgies, house vultures, and more.Links:Get involved with the MaxFunDrive & check out this year's awesome gifts & bonus content!For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on BlueSky! MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.
「去年4月の海自ヘリ墜落事故 深海から機体2機の引き揚げ完了…複数の遺体見つかる 伊豆諸島沖で夜間訓練中に衝突…乗組員8人死亡」 2024年4月に海上自衛隊のヘリコプター2機が衝突し墜落した事故で、海上自衛隊は12日、機体2機の主要部分を引き揚げ、機体内などから複数の遺体も見つかったと明らかにした。この事故は、海上自衛隊の「SHー60K」哨戒ヘリ2機が2024年4月、伊豆諸島沖で夜間訓練中に衝突して墜落し、乗組員8人が死亡。2機の機体は深さ約5500メートルの海底に沈んだ。防衛省と米海軍が調整した上で、深海でもサルベージが可能なアメリカの船グランドキャニオンⅡが、8日に現場海域に到着。遠隔操作型無人潜水機(ROV)で沈んでいる機体にワイヤーを取り付けるなどして、11日に1機を、12日にもう1機を、それぞれ引き揚げた。また、海上自衛隊によると、機体の中や付近などから複数の遺体も見つかった。身元の確認を進めるという。これまで2機に搭乗していた隊員8人のうち1人の遺体を確認し、行方不明の7人についても死亡と判断していた。
The BiG Scuba Duo, Gemma and Ian chat to Osama Gobara. Originally from Austria, Osama has a profound passion for the subterranean realm and aquatic ecosystems It has driven him to pursue a career as a cave diving explorer and instructor as well as working offshore too. When not immersed in cave exploration or mentoring fellow cave divers, he extends his surveying expertise to offshore activities, specializing in deepwater ROV-based remote sensing and seabed mapping for offshore wind farm projects worldwide. Social media and website links. https://www.facebook.com/os.gobara The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements https://www.narkedat90.com/. This episode is sponsored by Sports Financial Services https://sports-fs.co.uk/ They are specialists in arranging life insurance for active sports and hazardous occupations. Contact them for a free quoteation. We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast. Please give us ★★★★★ review, and tell your friends and share and like, it all makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone +44 7810 005924 or use our social media platforms. To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website www.thebigscuba.com Amazon Store : https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thebigscuba Visit https://www.patreon.com/thebigscubapodcast and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.
Rabbi Levi Yitzchok of Berditchev faces his very first case as the new Rov of the city. It seems like an open and shut case- property in the possession of orphans cannot be claimed by a merchant with no document and no witnesses. But the Berditchever Rov suspects there is a deeper lesson to be learned, and his caution and patience is rewarded when the merchant remembers an event from fifty years earlier.
Meanwhile, R. Chaim Rappaport must travel to an abandoned estate outside Lvov to learn the first four chapters of Hilchos Brochos. A torrential rain almost prevents the journey, but as soon as the Rov begins to learn, the clouds part and the sun shines forth. He drinks a cup of water from a nearby spring before returning to Lvov.
The team come together (with help from our listeners) to create Sam's ROV. Afterward, they work with Estrella and Mercury to learn about three wasteland warlords who are looking to control the area the Deejays have been protecting. They say their goodbyes to loved ones as they set out on a revenge tour of sorts across the desert. ★ CAST ★ Ethan playing "Mox" (@thousandfacescosplay ) Lauren playing "Drall" (@95PercentLauren_) Wild playing "Bee" (@Wildling011) Pete playing "Dog" (@gator_pete) Mallo playing “Samantha Grey” (@themalloman ) Caleb is our Game Runner (@TheCalebG) "Neon Trails" is a LIVE actual play podcast using the IDENTECO cyberpunk tabletop roleplaying game. You can learn more about the game over at www.playidenteco.com. You can also interact with the cast and crew by watching along every-other-Tuesday at 6pm PT on https://www.twitch.tv/identeco. We have a new album out: www.identeco.bandcamp.com Flash your cyberpunk swag: https://www.bonfire.com/store/identeco/ Get the game & missions: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/14491/Humanoid-Games (All the money we receive from sales of products, music, merch, Twitch subs and more goes to pay the independent artists and writing collaborators who help bring you content. If you love good independent content—and are able—please consider supporting.) FOLLOW US -------------------------------------------- ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/identeco ► Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/identeco.bsky.social ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanoidgames ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/identecogame — Intro by Mallo Narration by Michael (@losermlw) Intro and background music from @epidemicmusic (Awesome resource for content creators) © 2024 Humanoid Games, LLC.
Can you ever make a Heter Meah Rabbanim without leaving a Get in Beis Din? Is a Beis Din ever allowed to withhold the Get from the woman? In order to get the husband visitation To get the husband financial compensation To get the woman to drop criminal charges To get the woman to drop lawsuits How easy is it to get a court to deny visitation from the father? And much more... with Shaul Cohen – Lawyer for husbands Rov – 32:58 with Rabbi Moshe Schwartz – Friend of the husband – 47:38 with Elad Zamir – Lawyer and Toein Rabbani for the wife – 1:44:43 with Rabbi Zalman Graus - Renowned Dayan, Toyein and Borer, Mechaber Sefarim – 1:65:37 with Martin Friedlander - Renowned family lawyer – 2:08:04 מראי מקומות
A weekly shiur by Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas. The following issues are discussed by Dayan Raskin in this week's episode: 1) The Tzitzis on one corner of my Tallis-Koton are literally hanging on a thread. Are they still kosher? If yes: how can I reinforce the ‘bridge' that holds the Tzitzis in place?[1] 2) Apparently, there's no concern that a scarf should need Tzitzis. Otherwise we would be rounding one of the corners. Why is there no concern?[2] 3) Half way thru haMichya after eating some mezonos, I remembered that I had also eaten grapes, so I included Al haPeiros Al at the end of the brocho. Was I Yoitze?[3] 4) The large Succah at the side of ‘770' is divided by the bridge connecting ‘770' to the Rebbe's library in the next house. One who said a brocho לישב בסוכה in the front Succah, and wishes to continue eating in the rear Succah, does he repeat the brocho?[4] 5) When burying Shaimos, may we use biodegradable sacks? Actually, the local legislation forbids burying plastic! [5] 6) What can I do with a disused Oron Kodesh?[6] 7) What is the reason for the untying of knots for a Chosson before going to the Chupah?[7] 8) When adding a name because of a shidduch where the son-in-law and father-in-law - or the daughter-in-law and mother-in-law - share the same name, is there a preference to do so thirty days before the Shidduch is announced?[8] 9) As a rule, when naming a child, we don't combine Rebbe [or Rebbetzin] names with other names. What if there's a need to add a name for a shidduch (as above)? [9] Index to previous Panorama Shiurim: Panorama Index 2 - Google Docs [1] ראה שוע"ר סימן טו סעיפים י' וט"ז. [2] ראה שוע"ר סי' י סעיף כא; ביאור הלכה שם ד"ה סודר; פסקי תשובות שם אות יא. [3] בס' שגיאות מי יבין ( ) הביא בזה ב' דיעות. [4] בשוע"ר סי' תרלט סי"ד נפסק שהעובר מסוכה לסוכה צריך לברך שנית – ואפילו בענין שאין צריך לברך שנית על האוכל. אכן שם נתלה הדבר על דין הפסק בברכת הנהנין שבאו"ח סי' קעח. אך שם נפסק שברואה מקומו הראשון, אין שינוי מקום הווה הפסק. ואע"פ שכאן יש בסוכה הב' מצוה אחרת, הרי כתב הבית מאיר (או"ח) דמה לי חפץ זה או זה, חיוב מצוה אחת היא, ע"ש. ותינח אם הפסיק ביניהם, אז נפסק המשך הברכה. וכשהוריד מזוזה וקבע אחרת במקומה, י"א שלא לברך – משום סברת הבית מאיר. ואינו מוכרח, כי יש כאן היסח מהברכה בתחלת קביעת הראשון, משא"כ בסוכה לסוכה. וראה מאמרי בקובץ העו"ב הבא (א'רסא). [5] ראה שו"ע או"ח סי' קנד ס"ה; פסקי תשובות אות י. [6] ראה ביאור הלכה סי' קנד ד"ה תשמישי קדושה; פסקי תשובות שם אות ח. [7] ראה שלחן העזר (ח"ב) סימן ז ס"ד הערה ב. [8] ראה שלחן מנחם ח"ו ע' קלג ואילך. [9] ראה 'כפר חב"ד' גליון ?, מענה כ"ק אדמו"ר זי"ע לריל"ג ע"ה.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCFUiYFN8oV/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Polaris are recalling Model Year 2023-2024 Ranger XP Kinetic Recreational Off-Road Vehicles. The motor controller's high voltage cables become loose causing arching and fires with injuries and burns. About 1400 of these vehicles were sold in the US and about 70 were sold in Canada. Stop riding these recalled recreational off-road vehicles and contact your Polaris dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair of the motor controller unit. For more information, call Polaris at 1-800-765-2747. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Polaris-Industries-Recalls-Ranger-XP-Kinetic-Recreational-Off-Road-Vehicles-ROVs-Due-to-Fire-and-Crash-Hazards #polaris #ranger #kinetic #ROV #motorcontroller #electrical #fires #burns #recall polaris, ranger, kinetic, ROV, motorcontroller, electrical,
There's too much going on in AppraisalWorld. It is essentially impossible to keep track of what's going on. FHFA just announced, in the most neutral of tones, that appraisal waivers could now be had, under certain conditions unheard of before. Again, conditions apply, but waivers are going to be available up to a 90% loan-to-value ratio (and 97% with a property data collection requirement). One of the conditions that applies is that the borrower would have to possess a killer FICO score. But that condition is current at the end of 2024. Given current political and social forces, who knows what those will be six-, twelve-, and eighteen-months from now? If real estate appraisal is the adult supervision of the mortgage lending industry, it appears that industry has found a way to remove the adult's influence. And, there's too much going on in other areas, too. Fannie Mae is still sending letters to state appraisal boards about time and GLA adjustments. Certain states that do not accept anonymous complaints just trash them as a matter of course. Other states that accept such complaints insert those letters way at the bottom of their to do list. This may help the state with its administrative work load. But it does not help the appraiser to sleep well at night as this hangs over the appraiser's head, family, and business. And speaking about there is too much going on. There are now grumblings that USPAP needs to replace the ambiguous word credible (credible to whom and how to measure it?) with the word reliable. This is especially true now that the ROV process assumes the borrower is an intended user of the appraisal report. So, what to do? Consider making friends with an administrative law attorney in each state in which you have a credential. And please make sure you have proper E&O insurance coverage.
L'épave du Titanic pourrait disparaître pour plusieurs raisons liées à des processus naturels de décomposition et à l'intervention humaine. Voici les principales causes : 1. Corrosion due à l'eau saléeL'épave du Titanic repose à une profondeur de 3 800 mètres dans l'océan Atlantique Nord, où elle est soumise à un environnement particulièrement corrosif. L'eau salée accélère la décomposition des matériaux métalliques en provoquant une oxydation. Cette corrosion électrochimique se produit lorsque l'acier entre en contact avec l'eau et l'oxygène dissous, conduisant à la formation de rouille, qui fragilise la structure du navire. 2. Action des bactériesUne des principales raisons pour lesquelles l'épave du Titanic se désintègre rapidement est liée à l'activité de bactéries spécialisées, en particulier une espèce nommée *Halomonas titanicae*, découverte en 2010. Ces bactéries consomment et dégradent le métal du Titanic, notamment le fer. En métabolisant les composés du fer, elles produisent des structures appelées rusticles, qui ressemblent à des stalactites de rouille. Ces rusticles sont poreuses et fragiles, et elles tombent en morceaux, laissant la structure sous-jacente de plus en plus vulnérable. Ces bactéries dévorent l'acier du navire, réduisant la solidité de la coque. Les estimations varient, mais certains chercheurs pensent que l'épave pourrait complètement se désintégrer en quelques décennies. 3. Pression océaniqueLa pression à une profondeur de 3 800 mètres est extrêmement élevée (environ 380 fois la pression atmosphérique au niveau de la mer). Cette pression contribue également à la désintégration de l'épave, en particulier sur les parties de la coque et des structures internes déjà affaiblies par la corrosion et les bactéries. La fragilité accrue de la structure rend les morceaux d'acier plus susceptibles de se briser sous la pression de l'eau. 4. Changements environnementauxLe fond océanique est soumis à des courants sous-marins, et des fluctuations dans les températures et la composition chimique de l'eau peuvent influencer la vitesse à laquelle les processus de corrosion et de dégradation biologique se produisent. Par exemple, des variations dans l'apport d'oxygène dissous pourraient affecter l'activité des bactéries ou l'intensité des réactions chimiques qui décomposent le métal. 5. Explorations humaines et interventionsDepuis la découverte de l'épave en 1985, elle a été explorée à plusieurs reprises, tant par des sous-marins habités que par des robots sous-marins télécommandés (ROV). Ces explorations, bien que fascinantes, ont eu un impact physique sur l'épave. En effet, certains engins sous-marins ont accidentellement endommagé certaines parties du navire, comme la balustrade de la proue ou les cabines, en touchant ou en heurtant les structures. De plus, des objets et des artefacts ont été prélevés de l'épave, contribuant à l'affaiblissement de la structure. 6. Températures froides et conditions extrêmesL'environnement du fond de l'océan Atlantique Nord est extrêmement froid (environ 0 à 2°C). Bien que cela ralentisse la décomposition par certains organismes (bactéries, champignons), les conditions extrêmes finissent par avoir un effet cumulatif sur la structure du navire. À long terme, même le froid ne pourra pas protéger complètement l'épave de la dégradation biologique et chimique. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
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The ROV's responsible for exploring the wreckage site of the doomed Oceangate submersible have not only found pieces of the vessel but salvage teams are also reporting that human remains were also found amongst the debris field found roughly 1600 feet off the bow of the Titanic. The Coastguard and other partner agencies have also announced that they have opened an investigation into possible civil or criminal misconduct on the part of the expedition operator, Oceangate.(commercial at 7:40)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:'Presumed human remains' found in Titan submersible debris field, US Coast Guard says | CNN
RECORDED FROM TITANIC EXPEDITION 2024!This week's witness is Dr. David Gallo, renown Oceanographer, Co-Leader of the 2024 Titanic Expedition, and accomplished lecturer on the world's oceans, climate change, and deep sea exploration. This episode was recorded onboard the research vessel of Expedition 2024 just hours before arrival above the Titanic wreck site. Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never fully determine what really happened on that cold April night but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to Titanic herself... Hosted by James PencaPresented by RMS Titanic, Inc.Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald JoyceRecorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)Titanic questions or corrections?witnesstitanic@gmail.comFor more Titanic history, visit www.discovertitanic.comor www.titanichg.com
A weekly shiur by Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas. The following issues are discussed by Dayan Raskin in this week's episode: 1) Some sources depict a gap in the ramp (כבש) as it reaches the Mizbeiach:[1] 2) I have recently visited several gravesites and I now realise that I didn't recite the appropriate brocho. If I visit another gravesite within thirty days, do I say the brocho?[2] 3) I ate a new fruit without saying Shehecheyonu; I now have that fruit again – do I say that brocho now?[3] 4) My child is eighteen months old. I just fed him chicken; may I now feed him milk?[4] 5) An older member of our community has moved into a care-home. His home will duly be sold – at this time, we have no clue to whom. May the Mezuzos be removed?[5] 6) We have a local Eruv. When visitors make a pledge to the Shul, may the Gabbai give them a card with the Shul's bank details?[6] 7) When seeing the Grand Canyon, do I say the brocho: עושה מעשה בראשית?[7] 8) What is the brocho for red or black currants?[8] 9) When does the Chazan begin saying Kadish before Shmoine Esrei at Mincha of Taanis Tzibur?[9] 10) Is standing for Krias haTorah optional?[10] 11) Please address the minhag to avoid eating and drinking from chipped dishes:[11] 12) Feedback on Tefilas haDerech for journey shorter than 72 minutes: ________________________________________ [1] ראה סוכה מט א. אבל קשה ממשנה יומא מג ב. וראה אנציקלופדי' תלמודית כרך מג ע' תטו, תסו; The Original Second Temple (Yoav Elan). [2] הלשון בסדר ברכת הנהנין (פי"ג הי"ב): "אם חוזר ורואה אותו דבר שבירך עליו בתוך ל' יום". (תיבות "שבירך עליו" אינן בשו"ע (סי' רכד סי"ג). אך להעיר מביה"ל סי' ריח ד"ה במקום הזה – ברואה מקום שנעשה בו נס ולא בירך, שאינו מברך תוך ל'. וראה פס"ת שם הע' 26. [3] בלא שם ומלכות (סדר ברכת הנהנין פי"א הי"ג). [4] ראה שו"ת שערי מישור (לידידי הרי"י בלנוב נ"י) ח"א סו"ס ט'. [5] עיקר הדין בשו"ע יו"ד סי' רצא ס"ב. וראה שכל טוב ליו"ד שם אות כו. [6] ראה המובא בפסקי תשובות סי' שז הע' 154. ויש לדייק בלשון שוע"ר (שם סכ"ג): "ולצורך מצוה אין לגזור משום שמא יקרא בשטרי הדיוטות", דהול"ל "לצורך מצוה מותר לקרוא בשטרי הדיוטות", ומשמע שהקיל רק ברשימת אורחים כו', שנאסרה אטו שטה"ד. [7] ראה פסקי תשובות סי' רכח אות ד ובהע' 29 שם. [8] ראה סדר ברכת הנהנין פ"ו ה"ז. [9] ב'התקשרות' גליון תנא ע' 14 העידו שהרבי זי"ע התחיל מיד אחר סיום ברכות ההפטרה. אבל ראה שם גליון א'מו. [10] ראה 'היום יום' י"ז וכ"ד שבט; סדור הר"ש מרשקוב; אגרות קודש חכ"ד ע' קכ; נתיבים בשדה השליחות ח"א סי' ז. [11] ראה כף החיים סי' ב סק"ג. ורבים מקילים בזה.
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Should you allow your daughter to go out with a boy who smokes or vapes? Is a smoker Possul Lei'dus? If your father asks you to buy him a pack of cigarettes are you allowed to listen? What would Reb Moshe hold about smoking based on the data with Rabbi Shmuel Fuerst – Renowned Poseik and Rov of Agudah in Chicago – 12:24 with Dr. Michael Zelefsky – Professor Of Radiation Oncology at the NYU Langone Medical Center, Musmach of Rav Moshe Feinstein ZT"L – 20:48 Would Halacha require an aging forgetful leader to step down? If the population loses their trust in the president (or leader) can they Halachically oust him? When a husband loses his sanity can his wife or children take away his business? When a father loses his sanity can his children take from his money for their wedding expenses? with Rabbi Zalman Graus – Renowned Dayan, Toen and Mechaber Seforim – 43:11 with Malkie Scher Esq – Guardianship Attorney, Moskowitz Legal Group Hewlett NY –1:11:43 מראי מקומות
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Join us on this episode of the Rising Tide Ocean Podcast as we dive deep with Curt Newport, an underwater salvage expert and author of the new book, 'Ready to Dive – Five Decades of Adventures in the Abyss.' Curt shares his incredible experiences using ROV robot submarines and advanced technologies around offshore oil platforms, fiber optic cable laying operations, military crash sites, and more. Curt recounts some of the most challenging recovery missions, including the 1986 Challenger Disaster, where he helped recover the booster rocket that identified the crash's cause, the TWA 800 airliner crash, and Air India Flight 182, which was brought down by a terrorist bomb. Please note his discussion on body recovery operations is graphic and may disturb some listeners. Discover the fascinating shift from hard hat divers to robotic recovery and the realities of working at sea. With a career spent on the frontlines of marine salvage, Curt Newport offers a unique and compelling perspective. Don't miss this episode of Rising Tide. Ready To Dive: https://www.press.purdue.edu/9781612499666/ Plane Photo Credit: https://prelevicmilos.com/ Blue Frontier: www.bluefront.org Inland Ocean Coalition: www.inlandoceancoalition.org Fluid Studios: www.fluidstudios.org
Dr. Andrew Thaler, a deep-sea biologist, and expert in utilizing crowdfunding for marine science projects, shares his success in funding side projects through platforms like Patreon, Kickstarter, and experiment.com. Over the past 10 years, he has raised $50,000 for various initiatives involving 3D printing, ROV technology, and sampling bottles. Tune in to learn how Dr. Thaler's crowdfunding campaigns have made a significant impact and gain valuable insights for funding your marine conservation projects. Andrew Thaler's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Andrew_Thaler/posts Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program. Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube Crowdfunding platforms like Patreon and Experiment.com have been recognized as valuable tools for funding side projects in marine science and conservation, as discussed in a podcast episode featuring Dr. Andrew Thaler, a deep-sea biologist. Dr. Thaler shared his successful experience using Patreon to fund various projects, including the OpenCTD, research papers, and aid missions to countries affected by natural disasters. Dr. Thaler stressed the importance of cultivating a dedicated audience and engaging with them through platforms like Twitter and Patreon. He noted that Patreon enabled him to raise funds for projects that traditional sources might overlook, such as high-risk pilot studies and creative media endeavors. The benefits of Experiment.com were also highlighted as a platform that combines foundation support with crowdfunding, making it easier for researchers to secure funding for their scientific projects. The podcast episode also addressed the challenges of using social media platforms for crowdfunding, noting the evolving landscape. While platforms like Twitter were once effective for promoting campaigns, their effectiveness has diminished in recent years. Dr. Thaler emphasized the importance of direct outreach to potential supporters, engaging with communities, and utilizing traditional platforms like email to promote crowdfunding efforts. In summary, the episode showcased how crowdfunding platforms like Patreon and Experiment.com offer researchers and conservationists an alternative funding source for their marine science and conservation side projects. Maintaining support on crowdfunding platforms like Patreon requires engaging with your audience and providing regular updates on your projects. Dr. Andrew Thaler, a deep-sea ecologist and conservation technologist, shared his experience with Patreon, emphasizing the importance of transparency and communication with supporters. Dr. Thaler keeps his patrons informed through his blog, Southern Fried Science, rather than posting private content on Patreon. By sharing updates on his projects, research findings, and activities, he ensures his supporters are aware of how their contributions are being utilized, building trust and keeping patrons engaged. Additionally, Dr. Thaler highlighted the significance of providing value to patrons through perks like custom stickers. Introducing a sticker campaign on Patreon significantly increased his funding and engagement levels. By offering tangible rewards and involving other artists in creating unique stickers, he enhanced the overall experience for his supporters. Furthermore, Dr. Thaler stressed the importance of personal interactions and one-on-one conversations in securing support for crowdfunding projects. Many of his donations came from in-person conversations and direct outreach efforts, establishing connections with potential supporters and leading to long-term commitments. In conclusion, maintaining a strong relationship with your audience, providing regular updates, offering valuable perks, and engaging in personal interactions are key strategies for sustaining support on crowdfunding platforms like Patreon. By fostering a sense of community and transparency, creators can cultivate a loyal and supportive fan base for their projects. Building partnerships and engaging with other creators on platforms like Patreon can be a valuable strategy to connect with communities interested in supporting your work. Dr. Andrew Thaler, a deep-sea ecologist and conservation technologist, highlighted the importance of interacting with other Patreon creators who produce similar creative media. Subscribing to other creators and engaging with their content can establish connections within communities sharing an interest in your work. Dr. Thaler emphasized utilizing Patreon as a social network to connect with like-minded creators. While some campaigns may not yield significant financial returns, engaging with other creators can lead to valuable partnerships and collaborations. By interacting with fellow creators on Patreon, you can tap into existing communities interested in supporting your projects. Moreover, Dr. Thaler mentioned that in-person conversations have been instrumental in securing donations for his projects, underscoring the importance of building personal connections and engaging directly with individuals to garner support for your work. Actively reaching out to potential supporters, whether online or in person, can expand your network and connect with communities aligned with your goals and interests. Overall, building partnerships and engaging with other creators on platforms like Patreon can not only help access funding but also foster a sense of community and collaboration within your niche. By actively participating in the Patreon community and forming connections with other creators, you can enhance visibility, attract supporters, and establish meaningful relationships contributing to the success of your projects.
How do you handle a conflict between honoring in-laws and honoring your own parents? Are there times that married children need to listen to input from in-laws? Are there halachos about what to call your in-laws? What does a mother-in-law do when she sees deficiencies in her daughter-in-law? Are there typically father-in-law issues, and if so, what? What are healthy boundaries, and how do you establish them? Hosted by: Ari Wasserman with Rabbi Moshe Elefant – COO OU Kosher, renowned Daf Yomi Maggid Shiur and Rov – 13:53 with Rebbetzin Feige Twerski – noted teacher and prolific author – 45:32 with Dr. Michael Tobin – marriage and family psychologist for 50 years – 1:06:12 Conclusion and Takeaways – 1:35:05 מראי מקומות
Electronics activated through brainwaves is it permissible to use them on Shabbos? Electronics activated through voice is it permissible to use them on Shabbos? with Rabbi Aharon Sorscher – Rov in Waterbury, Maggid Shiur for Oraysa – 13:33 Using a whoop strap or a Fitbit What is the issur of electricity? Is there an Issur of increasing current to exisitng electricity? What's called a מעשה regarding מלאכת שבת? Binyan in Keilim with Rabbi Tzvi Ortner – Head of Shabbos technology Dept for the OU, Rov of Linas Hatzedek in Boro Park – 44:39 מראי מקומות
For One Week Only (FOWO) Originally post of Patreon on July 14, 2023 "In this episode, we discuss the archaeological and scientific work that has been done at the RMS Titanic wreck site, from its discovery in 1985 to the more recent and unfortunate expedition undertaken by OceanGate. We strive to remain sensitive and respectful, while also giving the most up-to-date and factual information about these expeditions."
Yeshiva Bochurim in the IDF | Is it possible to be Frum in the IDF? Don't we have an Achrayus הַאַחֵיכֶם יָבֹאוּ לַמִּלְחָמָה וְאַתֶּם תֵּשְׁבוּ פֹה? What difficulties – if any – do Frum soldiers face in the army? What would a Frum army look like? When a majority of Eretz Yisroel is Frum what will become of the army? with Rabbi..... – Rov, Talmid of Tifrach, Reb Shmuel Auerbach, Chevron, 20 Years in the army – 17:46 with Rabbi Pinchas Friedman – Rosh Hakollel of Belz Kollelim, Mechaber Shvilei Pinchos – 42:47 with Naftoli Pudell – Solider – 55:04 with Rabbi Yehosua Pfeffer – Rav in Yerushalayim, Head of Netzach Yisrael – Nachal Chareidi – 1:01:47 והגית בו יומם ולילה – All day and night? Are you obligated to learn every spare second you have? Does it depend on someone's health, wealth or stamina? with Rabbi Moshe Aharon Friedman – Maggid Shiur in the Mir – 1:26:58 מראי מקומות
Abortion of a fetus conceived through rape Women tying tzitzis Sheva brachos without the chosson or kallah Returning home before Shabbos if one knows they will be called up on Shabbos Returning home while one's wife is niddah if he doesn't think he'll be able to withstand the temptation to hug A hug before a spouse leaves for battle if the wife is Niddah Burying blood-soaked cars Pidyon Haben when the father or kohen is not present Shortening the taharah process for a Niddah during wartime Saying shehecheyanu when one will not light or even see Chanukah candles Eating homemade foods sent to the front Matzah bakery that ran ti a shelter in middle of making Matzos Running to a shelter in middle of Shemone Esrei or Krias HaTorah Yichud in a shelter Rewriting Kesubos for people in the North or South who evacuated their homes A Kohein entering an Ohel Hameis for shelter during a siren with Rabbi Chaim Jachter – Rav of Sha'arei Orah in Teaneck, Dayan on the Elizabeth Beis Din, Mechaber Seforim – 23:25 with Rabbi Elli Fisher – Talmud of Reb Osher Weiss – 36:10 with Rabbi Moshe Bransdorfer – Av Beis Din and Rov of Heichal Ho'raah in Yerushalayim, M'Gedolei Haposkim in Eretz Yisroel – 1:01:30 מראי מקומות
In headline news, we discuss Kara Eaker's retirement from gymnastics and her statement alleging abuse at Utah, as well as the definition of verbal and emotional abuse, and the importance of personal accounts like this Plus, Jessica Gadirova's ACL tear and the history of ACL recovery timelines in top elite women, as well as an injury update on Josc Roberson. Pan Am Games All-around finals are complete at the Pan Am Games and we know the Olympic qualifiers! We discuss the highlights of the finals, which gymnasts are made of OOB magic, and bestow an ROV award. From Antwerp to Paris What we learned from worlds and how that shapes our outlook for the Paris Olympics, including the historic era of unpredictability in the women's team competition, the men's all-around dynamic, and necessarily rules adjustments and clarifications regarding—say—the reserve athlete list for event finals. Plus, moments to remember from worlds, the latest gymternet news, and some of your feedback. JOIN CLUB GYM NERD Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!) for access to weekly Behind the Scenes episodes. Club Gym Nerd members get access to all of our exclusive extended interviews, Behind The Scenes and College & Cocktails episodes. Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here and even "tapestries" (banners perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast here. RELATED EPISODES 2023 Worlds Beam and Floor Vault and Bars Women's AA Men's AA Women's Team Men's Team Tom Farden Investigation episode Inside the FIG: Steve Butcher RESOURCES & CITATIONS Al Fong Under Investigation by US Center for SafeSport Valeri Liukin to Coach Team USA while under Investigation by SafeSport Utah gymnastics under outside review after emotional abuse allegations - Former gymnasts and parents allege coach Tom Farden verbally and emotionally abused athletes, others defend coach - Desert News Investigation Independent Final Report - University of Utah Gymnastics Program Culture under Tom Farden Self interview with Suni Lee on kidney condition Bias in gymnastics studies Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim To follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti The Highest D and E scores from The Gymternet Men's Gymnastics coverage from Kensley Neutral Deductions MORE WAYS TO LISTEN HERE