News tagged with deeper waters

Oil safety weak two years after BP spill: studies

Offshore drilling safety and oversight is still lacking two years after the massive BP oil spill sullied the US Gulf Coast, two reports released Tuesday have found.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Deep-sea fish in deep trouble

A team of leading marine scientists from around the world is recommending an end to most commercial fishing in the deep sea, the Earth's largest ecosystem. Instead, they recommend fishing in more productive waters nearer ...

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 07, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Aquatic robot audits health of seabed

The watery depths of Western Australia's Ningaloo coast will be audited by marine engineers and scientists this week using an aquatic robot and technology developed by University of Sydney mechatronic experts.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Mar 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0