Podcasts about Seabed

For our World Ocean Day June 2026 extra-length episode, Seabed 2030 Head of Partnerships Steve Hall interviews Dr Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist of the Environmental Systems Research Institute, better known as ESRI, and a leading exponent of how we understand data and share our discoveries for the greater good. Dawn is a member of the Strategic Advisory Group for Seabed 2030 and holds many other honours - see here for her 'about us' page on the Seabed 2030 site and click here for her detailed cv. Many other links out there for Dawn, search for 'Deep Sea Dawn' and you'll find many links! Here's one from her page at ESRI Her dive with Victor Vescovo to the Challenger Deep marked a career highlight in a long story of achievement that started modestly as a sea-going technician on board the JOIDES Resolution as part of the Ocean Drilling Programme in the 1980s. In the episode Dawn talks about her long career, which has encompassed being a sea-going technician, 17 years as a professor of geography and oceanography at Oregon State University, authoring more than 180 articles and 12 books on marine geographical information systems and more. Her latest book "Mapping the Deep" is available through ESRI and your regular bookseller. Dawn is a keen cyclist, a fan of Charles Schulz's 'Snoopy', and an inspirational role model. Other links - YouTube 'Making the Limiting Factor' click hereLaura Trethewey's book The Deepest Map as mentioned by Dawn. YouTube Lego Stop Motion Diving Challenger Deep click here Link to the story about Dawn's 'Snoopy' being archived by the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich here Episode recorded and edited by Steve Hall, click here to email. Find out more about Seabed 2030 here. Music and extra narration by Emily Boddy. Copyright Seabed 2030, 2026. Revealing Hidden Depths - the Seabed 2030 Podcast Find out more about our project at www.seabed2030.org Brought to you by the Nippon Foundation and GEBCO 

Tainui leader Tukoroirangi Morgan has claimed at the Waitangi Tribunal that Christopher Luxon's National-led government is the most racist New Zealand has ever seen. Duncan Garner says it is time to call this out and hold Tuku's feet to the fire because the claim simply doesn't survive contact with reality. To call this political landscape the most discriminatory in our history means completely forgetting the past. We look back at the Foreshore and Seabed legislation under Helen Clark's Labour government, which actually stripped Māori of their legal rights to have customary claims tested in court. That was real discrimination that fractured relationships and birthed the Māori Party. This current government continues to fund Māori language education, kura kaupapa schools, Te Māngai Pāho, housing projects, and fully protects the budget for Te Matatini while other departments face massive cuts. Disagree with co-governance debates all you want, but calling this racial persecution is ridiculous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marianne Hagen is the former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Norway.She is currently leading UArctic - Seabed Curtain project, together with Professor John Moore of the Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland, who also leads the UArctic Thematic Network behind the seabed curtain project.Read more about Marianne Hagen: https://businessabc.net/wiki/marianne-hagenMarianne Hagen Interview Questions00:00 - Intro02:13 - The Norwegian Background06:35 - Career11:12 - Working for Sustainable Goals27:40 - What makes Norway successful in climate conservation36:22 - uArctic Seabed Curtain Project40:03 - How can you slow glacier melting49:57 - Not doing anything will cost trillions of dollars01:01:40 - technology as solution01:06:29 - How can we all make a difference?01:11:11 - ClosureAbout the UArctic Seabed Curtain ProjectThe Seabed Curtain Project, an initiative of The University of the Arctic (UArctic), is a collaborative effort to address the global sea level rise caused by glacier melt caused by warm, salty bottom waters eroding the glacier from beneath.  The project is funded by Shipowner Tom Wilhelmsen Foundation (which supports innovative environmental solutions), Outlier Projects (a silicon valley foundation)  and supported by The Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA ) and AIAC,( AIAC) American Industrial Acquisition Corp.Read more about the UArctic Seabed Curtain Project: https://citiesabc.com/can-we-create-a-sea-curtain-to-shield-the-doomsday-glacier-from-meltingUseful Links and Resourceshttps://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Hagen https://www.wto.org/english/forums_e/public_forum18_e/pf18_bios_e.htm?bio=marianne_hagen https://sdgs.un.org/statements/he-marianne-hagen-state-secretary-ministry-foreign-affairs-norway-16474 https://seabedcurtain.org/https://www.uarctic.org/news/2024/2/seabed-curtain-project-featured-in-the-guardian/https://seabedcurtain.org/meet-the-team/https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-hagen-sustainability/About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaBusiness Inquiries- info@ztudium.comSupport the show

Meet the "barbie pig," "gummy squirrel," and "headless chicken monster": These fantastical-sounding nicknames belong to real creatures living in the deep sea—one of the most extreme environments on Earth. And taxonomists, the scientists who discover and name new species, are finding new life in the ocean with every expedition to its depths. In fact, the deep sea makes up 90% of the marine environment, yet recent science suggests we've seen less than 1% of it. But in the same place where a creature such as the barbie pig can survive, there's growing interest in deep-sea mining. Mineral-rich nodules that grow on the seafloor could one day help manufacture products such as cell phones and electric vehicle batteries. But scientists warn that mining could damage critical ecosystems before we fully understand them. In this episode of "After the Fact," Pew expert Julian Jackson explains what seabed mining is and what its consequences could be. We also hear from filmmakers Eleanor Mortimer and Jacob Thomas, whose documentary "How Deep Is Your Love" follows taxonomists as they discover and name new species living at the bottom of the ocean. Disclaimer: Last year, a private mining company sought U.S. approval to commercially recover deep-sea minerals in areas of the deep ocean cited in this episode. The mining application was submitted to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), outside the framework of the International Seabed Authority—the entity responsible for overseeing future deep-sea mining in areas beyond national jurisdiction. The application continues to advance under NOAA's application and review process. Also, the documentary, "How Deep Is Your Love," is fully independent and did not receive funding or support from Pew. 

Chesapeake Technology is one of our newest MoU partners and in Episode 22 of the Seabed 2030 Podcast, Head of Partnerships Stephen Hall interviews company President Evan Reinsberg who you can contact directly via the link here Chesapeake Technology is a leader in ocean geophysical and seafloor mapping software, serving defense, government, academic, and commercial marine survey customers worldwide. Their flagship product, SonarWiz 8, is the industry-standard desktop platform for hydrographic data acquisition, processing, and mapping. SonarWiz unifies multi-sensor data — sidescan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, bathymetry, and magnetometers — into a single GIS environment, and has set the standard for quality, simplicity, and workflow efficiency across the marine survey industry.SonarWiz Fathom extends the platform to the cloud, bringing the same trusted processing capabilities into a modern, collaborative environment. Fathom enables distributed teams to ingest, process, review, and deliver survey data from anywhere, with scalable cloud compute, role-based access, and streamlined deliverable generation — purpose-built for today's larger datasets, faster turnarounds, and distributed survey operations.Chesapeake Technology's customers include the world's leading navies, academic and research institutions, commercial survey companies, government agencies, and defence contractors worldwide.Private sector companies like Chesapeake Technology are key parts of our seabed mapping community, providing the software solutions essential for delivering the global map of the ocean, and we're delighted to welcome Evan and his colleagues as Seabed 2030 Partners. We'll be back in June with a special World Ocean Day episode featuring Dr Dawn Wright. Find out more about us at www.seabed2030.org, contact Steve via the link above with any questions, feedback, or to ask to be featured in a future episode.With thanks to Emily Boddy for music and intro/outro narration.Copyright 2026 Seabed 2030 #hydrospatial Revealing Hidden Depths - the Seabed 2030 Podcast Find out more about our project at www.seabed2030.org Brought to you by the Nippon Foundation and GEBCO 

This interview is disseminated on behalf of Deepsea Minerals Corp.Is the seabed mining sector moving from the conceptual stage toward commercial reality? In this discussion, Deepsea Minerals (CSE: SEAS | OTCQB: DSEAF | FSE: X450) CEO James Deckelman explores the company's early-stage efforts to develop polymetallic resources and build a foundation for potential long-term growth within the global critical minerals supply chain.Learn more about their mission: https://deepseamineralscorp.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/Bx1xHTkNm9MAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/GlobalOneMedia 

We talk to Cindy Baxter from Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) about the history of seabed mining applications over the last decade, the lobbying by the extractive industry and the ways that activists are trying to fight back.https://www.kasm.org.nz/This episode's co-hostsKyleTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:58 Background on Seabed Mining14:22 Extractive Industries17:27 Rhetoric Push Back20:40 Direct Impacts and Policies34:22 Activism 40:00 ClosingIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

"Superblocks" Hosts: Darren Weeks, Vicky Davis Website for the show: https://governamerica.com Vicky's website: https://thetechnocratictyranny.com COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AND CREDITS AT: https://governamerica.com/radio/radio-archives/22661-govern-america-april-18-2026-superblocks Listen LIVE every Saturday at 11AM Eastern or 8AM Pacific at http://governamerica.net or on your favorite app. DISCLOSURE: AI used for top-of-the-hour newscasts and break bumper music.Top U.S. scientists are mysteriously dying and disappearing. Seabed 2030 project. Weather control? Drought impacts many U.S. farmlands as floods impact the Midwest. Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress in disgrace. CIA freely admits to using Hollywood to propagandize the American people. Trump closes the Strait of Hormuz. Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress in disgrace, and more. In the final hour, freelance journalist and former California Eagle Forum president Orlean Koehle joins us to talk about 15-minute and smart cities.

Guest: Oliver Gunasekara, CEO & Co-Founder, Impossible Metals Website: impossiblemetals.com Eureka Collection System animation: https://impossiblemetals.com/blog/next-generation-eureka-collection-system-animation-now-available/ Context & Further Reading: ISA (International Seabed Authority): isa.int DISCOL experiment — long-term seafloor disturbance study: https://www.discol.de/index.html IEA Critical Minerals Report (recycling projections): https://www.iea.org/reports/global-critical-minerals-outlook-2025 Our previous episode: Trump Administration Ocean Policy Forum with Dr. Andrew Thaler, Dr. Diva Amon, and Angelo Villagomez Key Terms: Polymetallic nodules: Mineral-rich concretions found on the deep seafloor, taking millions of years to form UNCLOS: United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Common Heritage of Mankind: Legal principle that certain global resources belong to all of humanity ISA: International Seabed Authority — the UN body governing deep seabed mining in international waters AUV: Autonomous Underwater Vehicle BGR: German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe)

You can find a direct link to this podcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/9jOHs9RoNWwThis is the podcast's second instalment of the Blue Earth Summit. In this inspiring episode of For the Love of Weather, meteorologist hosts Gemma and Aisling take listeners to the Blue Earth Summit, where conversations about weather, climate, creativity, and the future of our planet take centre stage. They speak with Laura Tobin, meteorologist and weather presenter for ITV's Good Morning Britain, who shares how weather forecasting is about far more than just predicting rain. It's about making complex science easy to understand, building trust with audiences, and using that platform to help people better understand climate change and the increasing frequency of extreme weather. Laura shares her personal stories—from witnessing the dramatic impacts of warming glaciers in the Arctic, to finding hopeful ways individuals can make positive climate choices in everyday life. Gemma and Aisling loved talking to Laura and wish that they had more time with her! You can find Laura on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/lauratobinweather/?hl=en-gb Next up, Ben Peers from Good Eye . Ben is a creative entrepreneur who is steadily building a community of creatives to use their ideas and experience to make a positive change. When Gemma and Aisling spoke to Ben, it was the beginning of the Good Eye journey. Five months on and Ben is already making a positive change, bringing a community of people together to harness their ideas and skills for good. We are excited to see what is in store for the future of Ben and Good Eye. You can find out more information about Ben and Good Eye here: https://benpeers.com/ https://wemadethis.co.uk/blog/2026/03/good-eye/ The last guests are Pegah Souri and Jennifer Cheveaux from the Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project. They talk us through the aim of mapping the entire ocean floor by 2030, reminding us how much of our planet remains unexplored and the benefits it would bring such as predicting the impacts of Tsunamis. You can find more information on Seabed 2030 here: https://seabed2030.org/ Across every conversation, one theme stands out: the challenges are huge, but solutions exist — and we all have a role to play. We really hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast, and leave loving the weather just a little bit more. This material from this episode was recorded in October 2025. If you want to hear a little more weather and climate chat - please hit subscribe, like and share with a friend. You can follow us on social media - @fortheloveofweather You can subscribe on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ForTheLoveOfWeather You can find a direct link to the podcast https://youtu.be/9jOHs9RoNWw

A multi-year project investigating damage done to the sea floor caused by ship anchors, has found the destruction is more extensive than first thought. 

For our first podcast of 2026 we feature an interview with David Bautista of Tcarta, based out of their St John's Newfoundland office where they work closley with the staff of Memorial University, another valued Seabed 2030 Partner. Contact David at david@tcarta.com and see the Tcarta website here. David is originally from Colombia, and finds the contrast ith Newfoundland quite noticeable! In the interview he taks about how satellite derived bathymetry (SBD) can play an important role in ocean mapping over shallow, clear, waters where the orbiting sensors can see the seabed well enough to make good estimates of bathymetry. It doesn't work much beyond a few tens of metres depth or in turbid waters, but can add valuable data to the global grid where the conditions are right. Their homepage describes TCarta's service as "Remote Satellite-Based Hydrospatial Technologies, leveraging a long history of providing bathymetric data and seafloor mapping for marine applications, TCarta offers inland, coastal and offshore hydrospatial and geospatial mapping systems and solutions for geospatial remote sensing intelligence, coastal engineering, environmental and coastal monitoring, and global mapping applications. Our dedicated team of GIS professionals, hydrographers, imagery analysts, and developers, along with our ecosystem of partner companies, work together to provide full-scope solutions to real world topics in a variety of applications – from engineering and exploration, to navigation and environmental monitoring, and Geospatial Intelligence. We have worked in the coastal waters throughout the globe and with large scale surveying initiatives in the Pacific, Caribbean and Indian Oceans and specific focus on remote island nations and challenging environments in the Middle East and Arctic regions."Find out more about Seabed 2030 here, and contact podast producer Steve Hall as partnerships@seabed2030.org Please note that in March we will be attending Economist World Ocean Summit in Montreal, and Oceanology International in London - with a special set of talks from our partners on 11th March. Hopefully see some of our listeners there! Copyright Seabed 2030 2026, Music by Emily Boddy. Revealing Hidden Depths - the Seabed 2030 Podcast Find out more about our project at www.seabed2030.org Brought to you by the Nippon Foundation and GEBCO

Last Friday was Waitangi Day, with over 35,000 people visiting the Waitangi grounds on the day. The fast-track approvals panel has turned down a bid from Trans-Tasman Resources to mine the Taranaki seabed. And Labour's Camilla Belich has lodged a joint members' bill with National MP Greg Fleming to combat modern slavery.  For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden asked MP Shanan Halbert about all of these topics.

Fears a decision around mining could affect New Zealand's reputation on the world stage. Trans-Tasman Resources' proposal to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed a year for 30 years in South Taranaki has been declined in a draft fast-track decision. The panel found there would be credible risks of harm to Maui dolphins, little penguins and fairy prion birds. Minerals Council Chief Executive Josie Vidal told Mike Hosking that it does New Zealand no favours. She says it comes at a time when we're trying to convince the US that we can be part of a global supply chain for minerals. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Waitangi Day and the end of the official celebrations at Waitangi. Pat gives us his final thoughts on location.An amazing win for the environment with a fast-tracked plan to mine the Taranaki seabed declined by the approvals panel. However, in Wellington Sewage has been draining directly into the Habour.Welsh MPs could lose their seat if caught lying in Parliament or during an election, a rule which could set a precedent which other westminster style governments could follow.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Clarence Ford spoke to Niall Kramer, OPASA’s spokesperson about energy development in SA. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this high-impact episode of Yachting USA from Yachting International Radio (YIR), host Rick Thomas sits down with world-renowned maritime attorney Michael Moore, Founding Partner of Moore & Company, to dissect the real state of the U.S. and Canadian yachting industry — legally, historically, economically, and environmentally. Together, they unpack why North America lost more than 75–80% of its yacht-building infrastructure, how global competition reshaped the market, and why shipyards like Westport, Delta Marine, Burger Boat Company, and Crescent Custom Yachts remain crucial to the continent's maritime future. They dive into the big questions driving searches worldwide: Can North American yacht building rebound? How does the Jones Act impact superyacht ownership and construction? What role do owners, crew, brokers, and shipyards really play in a healthy industry? Why are class rules, surveys, and maritime law more important than ever? How will American and Canadian yards compete with Turkey, Italy, the Netherlands, and Taiwan? Michael also gives rare insight into his decades-long career — from maritime cases in New York and Saudi Arabia to major work on the Exxon Valdez litigation. His perspective connects global shipping, commercial maritime law, yacht building, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the real-world economics behind superyachts. You'll also discover how yachts are becoming powerful tools for ocean science through organizations like the International SeaKeepers Society, Project Baseline, and Seabed 2030 — with actionable ways owners, captains, and crew can contribute to ocean data, conservation, and citizen science. KEY TOPICS COVERED Decline of U.S. shipyards (Christensen, Trinity, Palmer Johnson, Northern Marine & more) The resurgence of American builders and refit yards Jones Act realities for large yachts The risks of poor brokerage, bad surveys & misrepresented vessels How maritime law, class, and flag states shape yacht value Why Fort Lauderdale remains the true capital of global yachting How SeaKeepers & Project Baseline are changing ocean science U.S. & Canadian yachting trends in 2025 and beyond ABOUT THE GUEST Michael Moore Founding Partner, Moore & Company Maritime Law Advisor to yacht owners, captains & shipyards worldwide SeaKeepers Board Member • Maritime Industry Leader ABOUT THE HOST Rick Thomas Host of Yachting USA Veteran of 37+ years in North American yacht building, equipment manufacturing & maritime innovation

In Pacific Waves today: US govt shutdown reaches the Pacific; Seabed research ongoing amidst mining decision; Tonga needed to secure a win following brutal loss. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The government's controversial changes to its Foreshore and Seabed legislation have passed in Parliament. Political reporter Russell Palmer reports.

The Treaty Negotiations Minister's standing by amendments to foreshore and seabed legislation, which has passed its third reading. The aim of the Government's Marine and Coastal Areas Act amendments was to restore the legislation to its original intent. But it's been criticised for making it harder for Māori to gain customary marine titles. Treaty Negotiations Minister and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking most New Zealanders recognise balance is needed in accessing these resources. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frustrations are growing around the fast-track process in Taranaki, which has grounded to a halt due to bureaucracy. 215 parties are now having their say in the ‘VTM' seabed mining project. Resource Minister Shane Jones told Mike Hosking that the discourse around the project is responsible for hindering its progress. ‘We're dealing with a substantial reduction in earnings, not only from manufacturing, but from oil and gas.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Redefining Energy Tech Michael Barnard sat down with Lyle Trytten, who many in the industry know as the nickel nerd. He has spent decades working in mining and mineral processing and has become a trusted voice for organizations like Natural Resources Canada and the International Energy Agency. Our conversation turned to the techno-economic realities of seabed mining, a topic made timely by American executive orders on resource leasing and the ongoing debates around the Clarion Clipperton Zone in the Pacific.Lyle laid out the three categories of undersea mineralization that matter: manganese-rich crusts closer to shore, sulfide deposits around black smokers, and the polymetallic nodules that dominate the abyssal plains. It is those nodules that attract the most attention, given their mix of manganese, nickel, copper, cobalt and iron. The percentages matter here. Manganese makes up 20 to 30% of nodules, feeding a steel market of about 20 million tons annually. Copper mirrors manganese in demand at similar volumes. Nickel sits above copper in value, with nodules carrying over 1% grades. Cobalt is the prize, worth two and a half times nickel and largely controlled today by the Democratic Republic of Congo with annual output of 250,000 to 300,000 tons. Compared to terrestrial deposits, those grades are very competitive, often better than what current copper and nickel mines deliver onshore.Of course, the challenge is not what lies within the nodules but where they are. Four kilometers down is a different game than an open pit in Chile. Lyle framed it with a simple multiplier: one times for onshore, ten times for offshore, a hundred times underwater, and a thousand times when you hit the seabed. The Clarion Clipperton Zone lies thousands of kilometers from shore, making costs and logistics daunting. Even compared to offshore oil, with rigs like Deepwater Horizon working at 1.5 kilometers depth, this is an order of magnitude harder. That reality explains why seabed mining remains more a promise than a practice.We also dug into the credibility problem the sector faces. The history of mining is littered with scams, from Bre-X to pump-and-dump juniors, which is why Canada now requires transparent disclosures under NI 43-101. Without strict governance and independent validation, seabed mining risks repeating those mistakes. The resource base is not the issue. Just as with oil, the minerals are there. The question is whether reserves—economically viable, technically accessible deposits—will come online in time to meet surging demand, especially for copper, which looks tight in the next 15 years.Substitutability plays a role too. Aluminum can stand in for copper in transmission lines. Stainless steel has shifted chemistries in response to nickel price spikes. Battery makers tweak their chemistries—NMC ratios change with market conditions, and lithium iron phosphate has taken half the electric vehicle market without using nickel, manganese, or cobalt at all. Recycling will matter increasingly, but with service lives of decades for stainless and 20 years for batteries, secondary supply will not relieve near-term shortages. Companies like Redwood Materials and Moment Energy are building the bridge to a circular system, but the lag time is real.The conversation left me with a clear takeaway. Seabed mining is not an easy fix. The minerals are there in attractive grades, but the depth, cost, and governance challenges are immense. At the same time, demand for copper, nickel, and cobalt will keep rising, and prices will eventually force new sources to market. The industry has opportunities in recycling, substitution, and responsible development, but the old habits of hype and over-promising will have to be broken if it is to have a role in the critical minerals future.

America's next mining venture could be deep below the sea's surface, removing nodules on the seabed full of the metals vital for the green energy transition. Polymetallic nodules are like golf balls which sit more than four kilometres deep and haven't been touched for millions of years. An Australian-born businessman is leading the push to extract potentially trillions of dollars-worth of the material and he has the support of US President Donald Trump. Today, Four Corners reporter Mark Willacy on the potential and risks around seabed mining and what it could mean for Pacific nations. Featured: Mark Willacy, Four Corners reporter

Some environments are simply too harsh for traditional power sources. Solar panels fail in darkness, batteries die quickly, and diesel can't reach. That's where Zeno Power comes in. The company is pioneering nuclear batteries, compact systems that recycle radioactive waste into safe, reliable power for years at a time.On this episode of Valley of Depth, I'm joined by Tyler Bernstein, co-founder and CEO of Zeno Power. We trace the journey from a Vanderbilt classroom project to a venture-backed company with $70M in private capital, $60M+ in NASA and DoD contracts, and a working nuclear prototype. Tyler shares how Zeno is positioning itself to power critical frontier operations: autonomous systems on the seabed, satellites in orbit, and landers on the Moon.We also discuss:How a nuclear battery works and why Strontium-90 is Zeno's starting fuelWhat it takes to safely turn nuclear waste into usable powerThe use cases that only nuclear batteries can unlockThe business model: selling units vs. power-as-a-service vs. revenue sharingNavigating the unique regulatory path for radioisotope systemsThe risks of scaling a nuclear startup…and much more.This episode is brought to you by World Space Business Week, taking place September 15–19 in Paris. WSBW is one of the leading annual gatherings for the global space industry, bringing together executives, investors, government officials, and innovators from across commercial, defense, and satellite sectors. Learn more at wsbw.com. • Chapters •00:00 – Intro & WSBW Ad01:26 – Tyler's background and how he came to co-found Zeno Power04:13 – Is it normal for Vanderbilt to support their students' ideas and startups?05:11 – Key mentors/validators of Tyler's business07:06 – Zeno's products and $70M fundraising09:12 – What is a nuclear battery and how does it work?12:40 – How Zeno is carefully handling Strontium-9014:39 – Future use cases for Strontium-9015:53 – Advantages of nuclear battery18:09 – Energy limits and stacking19:30 – DoD and commercial customers21:20 – Future business model22:52 – How does Tyler think about pricing?24:31 – How does regulation look for nuclear batteries?27:00 – Will there be meaningful change coming out of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)?29:03 – Competition31:25 – Turning nuclear waste into valuable power34:12 – The future of nuclear waste disposal37:47 – Biggest technical risks Zeno is combating40:46 – Scaling the Stirling generator41:49 – Zeno's testing infrastructure43:08 – What keeps Tyler up at night47:16 – Is Tyler optimistic about the future of energy in the US?48:41 – Zeno's legacy in 20 years • Show notes •Zeno Power's website — https://www.zenopower.com/Mo's socials — https://twitter.com/itsmoislamPayload's socials — https://twitter.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspaceIgnition's socials — https://twitter.com/ignitionnuclear / https://www.linkedin.com/company/ignition-nuclear/Tectonic's socials  — https://twitter.com/tectonicdefense / https://www.linkedin.com/company/tectonicdefense/Valley of Depth archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/ • About us •Valley of Depth is a podcast about the technologies that matter — and the people building them. Brought to you by Arkaea Media, the team behind Payload (space), Ignition (nuclear energy), and Tectonic (defense tech), this show goes beyond headlines and hype. We talk to founders, investors, government officials, and military leaders shaping the future of national security and deep tech. From breakthrough science to strategic policy, we dive into the high-stakes decisions behind the world's hardest technologies.Payload: www.payloadspace.comIgnition: www.ignition-news.comTectonic: www.tectonicdefense.com

Controversial new foreshore and seabed legislation is expected to pass within months. The Government has confirmed it'll go ahead with changing the Marine and Coastal Areas Act. It follows a Supreme Court ruling, opposing an original Court of Appeal decision that could've made it easier for iwi to have ownership rights over coastlines. Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says there will be a reasonable hurdle to get over if a group wants a customary marine title. "The Supreme Court dealt with some of the issues that we were concerned about, but not all." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's unsure if foreshore and seabed changes will spark major backlash. It's going ahead with plans to make it more difficult for iwi to get customary marine titles, giving them rights over certain coastline activity. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper weighed in on the changes - and speculated about the possible reactions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bulk of district councillors in New Plymouth have voted to draw a line in the sand and oppose seabed mining in the South Taranaki Bight. Amanda Clinton-Gohdes is the councillor who tabled the motion, and she spoke to Corin Dann.

Aotearoa will soon have a big decision to make - and on an issue where emotions run high. Governments around the world are weighing up whether to allow mining of the ocean floor for metal ores and minerals, and that includes New Zealand. Senior Lecturer in Law at Auckland University of Technology Myra Williamson believes seabed mining could become one of the defining environmental battles of 2025. She joins Jesse to discuss the issue.

Up to three hundred people braved icy waters off the New Plymouth coast on Sunday to protest against the Pātea seabed mining project in South Taranaki. Māori News Journalist Emma Andrews reports.

Tariffs on steel and aluminum going into the U.S. are now up to 50 per cent. Canada is the largest supplier of both – accounting for half of aluminum imports and 25 per cent of steel. Canadian industry leaders, business leaders, and politicians at all levels want the Carney government to retaliate – now. The prime minister says his team needs time to make a decision amid ongoing discussions with the U.S. that he says are going in a positive direction.And: Dry, windy conditions are fueling fires in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. We talk to evacuees who have left their possessions behind – and are now sleeping in their cars. And Saskatchewan's premier says there will likely be thousands more evacuations soon.Also: A group of climate scientists say seabed mining could irrevocably disturb the world's largest carbon sink – the oceans.Plus: Game one of the Stanley Cup finals, Russia-Ukraine tensions, Gaza aid security, and more.

On this episode Samantha Rowe, partner in the London office of Debevoise and Plimpton, joins the podcast to discuss the recent Trump executive order aimed at jumpstarting deep seabed mining, the role of the International Seabed Authority, and evolving custom in the law of the sea.

Send us a textMay 16's Daily Drop is here, and it's a clinic in chaos. Jared dives headfirst into a flaming pile of Air Force mismanagement, with everything from canceled retention bonuses to space-based missile defense initiatives nobody budgeted for.We're talking about the Pentagon quietly prepping to boot transgender service members, the DoD admitting it can't staff enough school counselors, and the Air Force building new ICBM silos because fixing the old ones would just be too easy.Meanwhile, Space Force is trying to juggle in-orbit refueling, satellite sensors, a “Golden Dome,” and stealing 600 Guardsmen — all while Airmen are out here getting ghosted on their bonuses.Oh, and Trump wants to build the “F-55.” Whatever that is.

Welcome to the PRESSURISED version of episode 58, just the science, none of the waffle   We are still talking about Antarctica, the continent that keeps on giving!   For this month's interview, we speak with Devin Harrison - Marine Geoscientist/Postdoctoral Researcher at Kelpie Geoscience - Devin is a postdoctoral research fellow at Kelpie Geoscience. His research utilises high-resolution topographic models of the seafloor and complementary geophysical and geospatial datasets to understand the geomorphic evolution and process landform relationship of the deep sea and the continental shelves. Devin is particularly interested in the glacial geomorphological record and the evolution of glacial environments from the last glacial maximum (~20-25 thousand years ago) to the present day.   We're really trying to make this project self-sustaining, so we have started looking for ways to support the podcast. 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: Elena Thanks again for tuning in; we'll deep-see you next time!   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!   We are also on  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 Dowdeswell, J.A., Canals, M., Jakobsson, M., Todd, B.J., Dowdeswell, E.K. and Hogan, K. (eds.), 2016. Atlas of Submarine Glacial Landforms: Modern, Quaternary and Ancient, The Geological Society of London, London. vol. 46, 618pp. doi:10.1144/M46.   Batchelor, C.L., Christie, F.D.W., Ottesen, D., Montelli, A., Evans, J., Dowdeswell, E.K., Bjarnadóttir, L.R. and Dowdeswell, J.A., 2023. Rapid, buoyancy-driven ice-sheet retreat of hundreds of metres per day. Nature, vol. 617, issue 7959, p.105-110. Doi:10.1038/s41586-023-05876-1.     Smith, J.A., Graham, A.G.C., Post, A.L. et al. The marine geological imprint of Antarctic ice shelves. Nat Commun 10, 5635 (2019).   Seafloor surficial sediment variability across the abyssal plains of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean   Credits Theme: Hadal Zone Express by Märvel Logo image: Lance Wordsworth (Inkfish Media)

We are still talking about Antarctica, the continent that keeps on giving! Alan and Thom discuss trying to stop working momentarily, constructing a treehouse, and acquiring a shark. In the news, we rattle off a list of newly discovered species with some very cool (but hard to pronounce) names. There has been a lot of squiddy news. Footage of divers swimming with a giant squid has resurfaced; in an exclusive for the podcast, Alan has recorded more amazing Magnapinna (bigfin or elbow squid) footage. And the biggest bit of news: the colossal squid has been seen alive in its natural habitat for the first time! Thom and Kat were part of the press conference. Megalodon (the not-deep-sea and very extinct shark) has been reassessed based on what we do know. It was likely longer and slimmer than we thought, and we have estimations for their speed and size at birth. We also have a new coelacanth population and a classic car found in the deep.   For this month's interview, we speak with Devin Harrison - Marine Geoscientist/Postdoctoral Researcher at Kelpie Geoscience - Devin is a postdoctoral research fellow at Kelpie Geoscience. His research utilises high-resolution topographic models of the seafloor and complementary geophysical and geospatial datasets to understand the geomorphic evolution and process landform relationship of the deep sea and the continental shelves. Devin is particularly interested in the glacial geomorphological record and the evolution of glacial environments from the last glacial maximum (~20-25 thousand years ago) to the present day.   We're really trying to make this project self-sustaining, so we have started looking for ways to support the podcast. 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: Elena Thanks again for tuning in; we'll deep-see you next time!   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!   We are also on  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   Follow Kat on  Bluesky: @autsquidsquad.bsky.social Twitter: @ALCESonline   Reference list News New Species A new species of hound shark from the northern Indian ocean, Iago goplakrishnani   New genus and species of feather duster worm from the hydrocarbon seeps in the Gulf of Mexico. – Seepicola viridiplumi Five new trench isopods in the Haploniscus belyaevi complex. And a new dumbo octopis, Grimpoteuthis feitiana   Megalodon New paper on the meg Tyler Greenfield's blog   Divers swim with giant squid Divers Encounter a Live Giant Squid Swimming on the Ocean Surface https://youtu.be/gZxGGQc_hRI?si=ZmRhwaIF2T9RV-Lk – original video   The colossal squid has been seen! Original video with Kat's voiceover Kat's piece in The Conversation   Deep-sea classic car   Interview Dowdeswell, J.A., Canals, M., Jakobsson, M., Todd, B.J., Dowdeswell, E.K. and Hogan, K. (eds.), 2016. Atlas of Submarine Glacial Landforms: Modern, Quaternary and Ancient, The Geological Society of London, London. vol. 46, 618pp. doi:10.1144/M46.   Batchelor, C.L., Christie, F.D.W., Ottesen, D., Montelli, A., Evans, J., Dowdeswell, E.K., Bjarnadóttir, L.R. and Dowdeswell, J.A., 2023. Rapid, buoyancy-driven ice-sheet retreat of hundreds of metres per day. Nature, vol. 617, issue 7959, p.105-110. Doi:10.1038/s41586-023-05876-1.     Smith, J.A., Graham, A.G.C., Post, A.L. et al. The marine geological imprint of Antarctic ice shelves. Nat Commun 10, 5635 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-13496-5   Seafloor surficial sediment variability across the abyssal plains of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/earth-science/articles/10.3389/feart.2025.1527469/full   Credits Theme: Hadal Zone Express by Märvel Logo image: Lance Wordsworth (Inkfish Media) Song of the month: The Midnight Zone by SLADE

Mining critical minerals has been called the new gold rush. Nickel, copper and other critical minerals are highly sought after in the drive to manufacture new technologies. And some mining companies want to extract these minerals from the deep sea. The Metals Company, a Vancouver-based mining firm, has spent years promoting the idea that mining in the deep ocean has a relatively low environmental impact. Now they want to sidestep an international regulatory body called the International Seabed Authority. We're joined by Catherine Coumins, Research Coordinator and Asia-Pacific Program Coordinator at MiningWatch Canada.

The whistle is blowing. The ship is leaving. The crowd waves farewell as one journey ends, and endless possibilities open before us. Though your beloved cohosts may be split by an indelible line drawn between us by fate, we will never truly be apart. Life continues, love continues, and podcast, continues. And may we meet again one day, perhaps in some distant digital sea.Next time, we'll be covering the first chapter of Subarashiki Hibi (Wonderful Everyday), Down the Rabbit Hole. We will also be returning to Type-Moon with Fate Apocrypha! We're covering the prequel story Unbirth, as well as Volume 1's Prologue, Chapter 1, and Chapter 2. We'll also discuss episode 1 & 2 of the anime.featuring co-hosts Benn Ends (@bennends.itch.io) and fen (@fenic.moe).support the show and get access to bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/cryingruleslink to moon archive schedule masterlist: http://moonarchive.art/schedulesection timestamps:intro - 0:00yuri teatime - 1:35lilya and natsuka painting lies - 4:12hoshigawa ginza yonchoume - 1:34:09seabed - 2:59:00outro - 4:21:20list of non type-moon works referencedlilja and natsuka: painting lieshoshigawa ginza yonchoumethis episode carries content warnings for discussions of death, suicide, grief, predatory relationships, age gap fiction, sexual assault, stalking, child abuse, terminal illness, physical disability, ableism, and funny little twists.email us at cryingrulesactually@gmail.com with questions, comments, and compliments.cover art by Benn Ends, intro music by Benn Ends, remaining music from works covered.

each morning i wake up, do my morning exercises, and eat breakfast. each evening i eat dinner and lay down to sleep. i don't mind this simple routine. or, didn't. i had the time between to fill with work, chatting with friends, flirting with the nurse, and reading. but now... ever since i started reading her journal... i feel myself ever more trapped by routine. stifled by the world that has been constructed for me. lonely. i want to see them again. i want to see my cohost one last time. to say goodbye? to settle my feelings. to confirm that there's no way that i could be happy in a world that lacks their warmth, in a world that was so clearly created by their imagination that i can feel it in every hallway, in every tree, in every person i talk to, but that is lacking their presence even so. it's almost time to say goodbye, dear listener. but not quite yet. let us play in this world a little longer.next time, we'll be covering the remainder of seabed. for yuri teatime we'll be doing the the 2023 visual novel lilja and natsuka: painting lies.featuring co-hosts Benn Ends (@bennends.itch.io) and fen (@fenic.moe).support the show and get access to bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/cryingruleslink to moon archive schedule masterlist: http://moonarchive.art/schedulesection timestamps:intro - 0:00yuri teatime - 1:21usonatsu ~the summer romance bloomed from a lie~ - 12:17seabed - 2:02:50outro - 2:53:39list of non type-moon works referencedusonatsu ~the summer romance bloomed from a lie~this episode carries content warnings for discussions of child abuse, grooming, heteropatriarchy, age gap relationships, and goodbyes.email us at cryingrulesactually@gmail.com with questions, comments, and compliments.cover art by Benn Ends, intro music by Benn Ends, remaining music from works covered.

VLOG Feb 14: Eric Adams, from Sassoon to Podolsky, waiting for next shoe to drop. City of Maybe book: https://amazon.com/dp/B0DPCKZYSWDOGE access to Treasury argument 2 pm today, Q&A: https://patreon.com/posts/treasure-access-122204519…UN corruption in Colombia and Int'l Seabed Authority

having watched fen recovering from the death of faer partner, and helped where i could, i think it's time for me to say goodbye. it's been fun being around for the first time in many years, since Benn and fen were kids playing with dolls, but fen doesn't need my help anymore. i'll miss the friends i've made. i'll miss chatting with fen. but, my mind is made up. i hope, dear listener, that what little time we've spent together has made an impact on you, and that in some small way you will carry it with you for the rest of your life. just remember, there are lots of things you can do, even after you become ash.next time, we'll be covering seabed chapters 7 & 8. for yuri teatime we'll be covering the 2022 yuri visual novel usonatsu ~the summer romance bloomed from a lie~.featuring co-hosts Benn Ends (@bennends.itch.io) and fen (@fenic.moe).support the show and get access to bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/cryingruleslink to moon archive schedule masterlist: http://moonarchive.art/schedulesection timestamps:intro - 0:00yuri teatime - 1:20manga minute - 6:44gacha corner - 38:20spy intrigue - 59:18seabed - 1:39:30outro - 3:58:48list of non type-moon works referencedmai no mushigurashi (bug facts)buying a classmate for 5000 yenbokura no ai wa kimochiwaruithe veranda of madokaano koro no aoi hoshi100gfskono koi wo hoshi ni wa negawanai (koinega)how to break a triangleheavenly delusionherami sistersgreen tea bitchtakopii no genzainaraku no hanazonofalse marigoldblue archiveheaven burns redarknightsgatcha game navel gazingthis episode carries content warnings for discussions of gacha, parental abuse, parental death, plurality, grief, etc.email us at cryingrulesactually@gmail.com with questions, comments, and compliments.cover art by Benn Ends, intro music by Benn Ends, remaining music from works covered.

Hello dear listeners. I know you're here to hear about the rest of Seabed. It's just. Lately I find myself thinking about my old cohost and partner, from whom I've been separated for several years now. To be honest, I don't clearly remember what lead to the breakup. But I feel a strange longing in my heart, and pain in my skull, when I think back on the face fae made on that day. Ah. I'm sorry, I'm tearing up a bit. But it will be okay. I've moved on. Seabed is going to take a few more episodes, but we'll be covering chapters 1-3 and all the unlocked Tips today, as well Everlasting Flowers for Yuri Teatime. It may be difficult at times, but I have my wonderful guest hosts to help me get through the coming episodes.If only each of them didn't remind me of faer in their own way, more and more each day…Next time we'll be covering Seabed chapters 4-6, as well as SPY INTRIGUE (available on IFDB) for Yuri Teatime.Featuring co-hosts Benn Ends (@bennends.itch.io) and fen (@fenic.moe).Support the show and get access to bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/cryingrulesLink to Moon Archive Schedule Masterlist: http://moonarchive.art/scheduleSECTION TIMESTAMPS:intro - 0:00yuri teatime - 1:35everlasting flowers - 10:10seabed - 1:28:05outro - 3:52:15LIST OF NON TYPE-MOON WORKS REFERENCEDEverlasting FlowersThis episode carries content warnings for discussions of gaslighting, bullying, parental abuse, memory loss, mental health, hot nurses, and death.Email us at cryingrulesactually@gmail.com with questions, comments, and compliments.Cover art by Benn Ends, Intro music by Benn Ends, remaining music from works covered.

Perils to the Deep Sea From Bottom Trawling, Climate Change and Mining and the Need to Protect Its Stunning BiodiversityDiscussion with Matt Gianni from the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition on the critical importance of the deep sea to our air, climate, the marine food web, our food security and health. We discuss the biodiversity of the deep sea and our continual discovery of new extremophiles. We discuss the threat of bottom trawling, which indiscriminately catches a multitude of bycatch and disrupts nutrient flow. We discuss the looming threat of deep sea mining for critical minerals for the energy transition and the International Seabed Authority's conflicting mandate to establish the industry while protecting the deep sea. We also discuss how mining companies are exploiting Pacific Island nations, which are the most vulnerable to climate change. Additionally, we discuss the growing schism between climate mitigation and biodiversity protection and the need to view these as one problem that demands an integrated, holistic solution.For More Info: http://thegravity.fm/#/episode/63

Perils to the Deep Sea From Bottom Trawling, Climate Change and Mining and the Need to Protect Its Stunning BiodiversityDiscussion with Matt Gianni from the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition on the critical importance of the deep sea to our air, climate, the marine food web, our food security and health. We discuss the biodiversity of the deep sea and our continual discovery of new extremophiles. We discuss the threat of bottom trawling, which indiscriminately catches a multitude of bycatch and disrupts nutrient flow. We discuss the looming threat of deep sea mining for critical minerals for the energy transition and the International Seabed Authority's conflicting mandate to establish the industry while protecting the deep sea. We also discuss how mining companies are exploiting Pacific Island nations, which are the most vulnerable to climate change. Additionally, we discuss the growing schism between climate mitigation and biodiversity protection and the need to view these as one problem that demands an integrated, holistic solution.For More Info: https://thegravity.fm/#/episode/63

our main writer, who was also the most important person in my life, has been dead for a couple of years. the podcasts we recorded together, the feeling of their presence in this apartment, the sound of their voice as we walked together. i've come to terms with the fact that it's all been a hallucination, a way to deal with the grief of losing someone so close to me so suddenly. even knowing she's a hallucination though, something my own mind has made up, i don't want to say goodbye. not quite yet. so please indulge me dear reader if the podcast continues a bit longer.next time, we'll be covering the remainder of seabed; just the main game, not the audio novels.featuring co-hosts Benn Ends (@bennends.itch.io) and fen (@fenic.moe).support the show and get access to bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/cryingruleslink to moon archive schedule masterlist: http://moonarchive.art/scheduleSECTION TIMESTAMPS:intro - 0:00yuri teatime - 2:13seabed - 23:10outro - 2:45:54LIST OF NON TYPE-MOON WORKS REFERENCEDseabedthis episode carries content warnings for discussions of death, grief, and psychoanalysis.email us at cryingrulesactually@gmail.com with questions, comments, and compliments.cover art by Benn Ends, intro music by Benn Ends, remaining music from works covered.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Finland finds marks on the Baltic seabed following cable damage on Christmas day.

There's a clash of wills going on between central and local government in Taranaki when it comes to plans for seabed mining…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Howard Wood was born in 1954 and has lived on the Isle of Arran since the age of 14 and he's been diving the seas around Arran Island Scotland since 1973. In 1995, he and fellow diver Don MacNeish set up the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST).Since 2003, Howard has spent the majority of his time volunteering with COAST. He has an extensive knowledge of the marine environment in the Clyde, has created a photographic and video archive of Arran marine life, and was COAST Chair for ten years before stepping down in 2018. Howard was involved in writing marine management proposals to the Scottish Government, including the final Arran Marine Regeneration trial proposal of February 2005. These led to the creation of a no take zone in Lamlash Bay, designated in 2008. He was also a key primary source of marine survey records supporting the South Arran Marine Protected Area proposal designated in 2014. Since designation, he has led baseline surveys of the area. Howard has attended many meetings with the Scottish government, Scottish Natural Heritage, Marine Scotland and Fishermen Associations and has also appeared before parliamentary committees on a number of occasions.Howard received the Goldman Environmental Prize in April 2015 for his work with COAST and was awarded an OBE for services to the Marine Environment in 2015.  Howard and COAST were recently part of the epic PBS documentary Hope in the Water.In this episode, Mark and Howard discuss working with community to save what they love, methods of preserving aquaculture and the current methods that people use to save marine environments and what it was like to work on the production of Hope in the Water.Save What You Love with Mark Titus:⁣Produced: Emilie FirnEdited: Patrick Troll⁣Music: Whiskey Class⁣Instagram: @savewhatyoulovepodcastWebsite: savewhatyoulove.evaswild.comSupport wild salmon at evaswild.com

How can geo-data become a game-changer in our fight against climate change? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Robert Hoddenbach, Global Director for Climate and Nature at Fugro, the world's leading geo-data specialist. With over 20 years of experience in geospatial and marine environments, Robert offers a deep dive into the critical role geo-data plays in understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate change, particularly in our oceans. Despite covering 70% of the Earth's surface, only 25% of the ocean has been mapped, leaving a vast knowledge gap in one of the planet's most crucial ecosystems. Robert explains how Fugro is at the forefront of addressing this challenge, using advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning to collect and analyze oceanic data. This data is not just vital for scientific research but also has practical applications, from laying underwater cables to understanding the ecosystem impacts on climate. We also explore how public-private partnerships and the sharing of ocean science data are essential for tackling global environmental challenges. Robert shares insights from Fugro's involvement in initiatives like Seabed 2030 and UNESCO's Ocean Decade for Ocean Science, highlighting the importance of collaboration in driving large-scale impact. But it's not just about data collection; it's about creating shared value. Robert discusses how Fugro balances commercial objectives with environmental preservation, emphasizing the need for long-term engagement with stakeholders to redefine value beyond shareholder returns. Join us as we uncover the future of ocean health, the technological innovations shaping the field, and the critical need for comprehensive geo-data to ensure a sustainable future for our planet. Could geo-data be the key to unlocking the mysteries of our oceans and safeguarding our environment? Tune in to find out, and share your thoughts on how technology can help us navigate these uncharted waters.

Andrew Lewin discusses the recent election of Brazilian oceanographer Leticia Carvalho as the next Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority. Carvalho's victory could potentially impact the future of deep sea mining. Tune in to learn more about what this means for the ocean and how you can take action to support ocean conservation. Link to article: https://news.mongabay.com/2024/08/brazils-carvalho-to-lead-isa-following-predecessors-controversial-term/ 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 Leticia Carvalho, a Brazilian oceanographer, has been elected as the next Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), marking a significant shift in leadership for the organization. Carvalho's election brings a new era of transparency and accountability to the ISA, as she has emphasized the importance of these values in her campaign. With a background in oceanography and experience as an international civil servant for the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Carvalho is well-positioned to lead the ISA in a sustainable and responsible manner. As the first woman, first oceanographer, and first representative from Latin America to hold this position, Carvalho's election is a historic moment for the ISA. Under the previous leadership of Michael Lodge, concerns arose regarding transparency and neutrality within the ISA, particularly in relation to deep-sea mining activities. Lodge's tenure saw efforts to finalize the mining code for deep-sea exploration, but this was not achieved during his term. Allegations of advocating for mining companies and misusing agency funds further raised doubts about the ISA's commitment to marine environment protection. Carvalho's election signifies a move towards a more balanced approach to deep-sea mining, focusing on transparency, sustainability, and marine habitat preservation. Her dedication to upholding the ISA's mandate and promoting sound ocean governance, prioritizing the precautionary principle, sets a positive tone for future deep-sea mining regulation. As the ISA progresses under Carvalho's leadership, there is an opportunity to advocate for a new direction in deep-sea mining that considers the long-term health of the ocean and its benefits for future generations. Carvalho's election is a victory for those supporting responsible ocean management and establishes a foundation for a more inclusive and transparent decision-making process within the ISA. The push for deep-sea mining has raised significant concerns about transparency, environmental impacts, and the necessity for sustainable practices. Leticia Carvalho's recent election as the next Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) underscores the importance of addressing these issues. Carvalho's victory over the previous Secretary General, Michael Lodge, who faced accusations of supporting mining companies and lacking transparency, signals a shift towards more accountable and environmentally conscious leadership within the ISA. Deep-sea mining is a contentious issue involving the extraction of seabed minerals for various purposes, including addressing metal shortages and providing materials for renewable energy technologies like electric car batteries. While proponents argue for the essential nature of these minerals for technological progress, critics warn of potential irreparable damage to the seabed and marine environment. The lack of understanding regarding the impacts of deep-sea mining, such as disruption to oxygen production and biodiversity in deep-sea habitats, underscores the need for caution and comprehensive regulation. The ISA, as the governing body overseeing deep-sea mining activities, plays a crucial role in ensuring that mining operations are conducted sustainably and transparently. Carvalho's focus on transparency and commitment to upholding the ISA's mandate to protect the ocean and marine habitats signal a positive step towards responsible deep-sea mining practices. The ISA's role in balancing the interests of mining companies, environmental conservation, and the well-being of future generations underscores the complexity of the issue and the importance of thorough deliberation and regulation before granting exploitation licenses. The concerns surrounding deep-sea mining echo past environmental challenges, such as the negative impacts of fossil fuel extraction and land-based mining activities. The rush for short-term economic gains has often led to long-term environmental degradation and social consequences. By prioritizing transparency, environmental protection, and sustainable practices, the ISA under Carvalho's leadership has the opportunity to champion a new approach to deep-sea mining governance that safeguards the health of the deep sea and its benefits for future generations. Overall, the episode highlights the critical need for transparency, environmental stewardship, and sustainable practices in the context of deep-sea mining. Leticia Carvalho's appointment as the new Secretary General of the ISA represents a significant step towards addressing these concerns and ensuring that deep-sea mining is conducted responsibly and in the best interest of the ocean and its ecosystems. One of the key takeaways from the episode is the significance of Leticia Carvalho's appointment as the next Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). Her election marks a pivotal shift towards prioritizing sound ocean governance, the precautionary principle, and the protection of deep-sea ecosystems for future generations. Carvalho's victory over her predecessor, Michael Lodge, by a significant margin reflects a clear mandate for change within the ISA. Lodge's tenure was marked by accusations of favoring mining companies and lacking transparency in the ISA's processes. In contrast, Carvalho's campaign emphasized the importance of transparency in decision-making within the ISA, signaling a commitment to open and accountable governance. The appointment of Carvalho, as the first woman, first oceanographer, and first representative from Latin America to serve as the ISA Secretary General, brings a fresh perspective to the leadership role. Her background as an oceanographer and experience working with the United Nations Environment Program positions her well to advocate for the protection of deep-sea ecosystems and the sustainable management of seabed resources. The episode highlights the potential risks associated with deep-sea mining, including irreparable damage to the seabed and marine environment. Carvalho's stance against granting exploitation licenses before robust regulations are in place underscores her commitment to upholding the precautionary principle. By prioritizing environmental protection and sustainable practices, Carvalho aims to secure the health of the deep sea and its benefits for future generations. Overall, Carvalho's appointment represents a significant step towards fostering responsible ocean governance and ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of deep-sea ecosystems. As she takes on her new role in January 2025, there is optimism that under her leadership, the ISA will champion a new way forward that balances the needs of industry with the protection of the marine environment for the benefit of present and future generations.