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Partnership/CRADA with Viking Cruises
Full text linkTimestamp: 44862.4435587269 Email Address: [email protected] Name: Jennifer Day Affiliation: Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Team Program Office/Division: Regional Collaboration Network/OAR-GLERL Position Title: Regional Coordinator Title of use case: Partnership/CRADA with Viking Cruises Authors or Creators: Lee, D; Day, J; Mroczka, B; Zuccarino-Crowe, C; Viking Expeditions Affiliations of Authors or Creators: NOAA, Viking Expeditions Contributors: Affiliation of Contributors: Description: The CRADA with Viking Expeditions provides NOAA access to technology platforms (remote vehicles, small boats and instrumentation) to collect data during Great Lakes cruises and bring global attention to NOAA’s work serving the Great Lakes. Keywords: Great Lakes, data collection, cruise ship, platform Start date of use case: End date of this use case: Is this use case ongoing? : Yes Use case URL : Data source URL: Image: Ocean Region: Great Lakes Sea: Large Marine Ecosystem Area: Country: United States Other Geography: Format Type: Narrative description Data Type:Tabular Data Primary Use: Research, Resource Management, Weather/Climate User Type: Government Professional Data Type: Chemical, Biological Ocean Observing System (OOS) Variable: Sea surface temperature, Subsurface temperature, Phytoplankton biomass and diversity, Weather Data Information Type: In situ data Other Format Data:NOAA submitted multiple initial research proposal concepts for evaluation of feasibility by the Viking Research Advisory Group (VRAG). NOAA scientists have been working with Viking leadership and Viking’s Great Lakes expeditions Field Research Coordinators to refine proposals best suited for implementation this field season. As of April 2022, the active projects in development include: Accessing the inorganic carbonate system and ocean acidification in the Great Lakes (Status: Equipment being installed during 2022 season) On-Board meteorological data collection for operational use / Weather Balloon launches (Status: Equipment is installed and functioning on Octantis) Passive sampling of water parameters with a FerryBox Flow-Through System (Status: Equipment is installed and functioning on Octantis) Deployment of drifters and track Great Lakes currents (Status: Equipment ready to deploy; Logistics of drifter retrieval to minimize potential marine debris holding up progress.) Ozone study in collaboration with the Wisconsin DNR / University of Wisconsin (Status: Equipment to be installed later in May while the ship is docked in Milwaukee.) Exploration and Documentation within Thunder Bay NMS of marine archaeological sites and geological features (Status: Logistics regarding tendering of ROV and multi-beam sonar still require clarification. Questions: Will NOAA vessels be deployed for this purpose? Will scientific exemptions to marine laws be allowed?) Investigating the Structure and Variability of Over-Lake Atmospheric Temperature and Moisture Profiles Associated with Great Lakes Lake Breeze Circulations (Status: Final approvals for project came too late for deployment in the 2022 season, but expect to install equipment in May 2023 and be active for the 2023 season and beyond). Published Date: Publisher Name: Publisher City: Publisher State : Publisher Country: Publisher/Distributor URL: Publication URL: DOI: Industries which benefit: Marine Research and Education Benefits to ecosystems: Ecosystem Health Ecosystem Services: Cultural Values, Ecosystem Services: Provisioning Ecosystem Regulation and Maintenance Services: Cultural Ecosystem Services: Direct, in-situ and outdoor interactions with living systems that depend on presence in the environmental setting, Spiritual, symbolic and other interactions with natural environment, Other biotic characteristics that have a non-use value Are benefits documented?: Yes Are the benefits documented by: Both Are the benefits quantified?: Yes Are the quantified benefits reported as monetary values?: No Other Benefits: Tabular Dat
The Sea Ice for Walrus Outlook—A Network for Weather and Sea-Ice Information Sharing in the Bering Strait, Alaska
Full text linkThe Sea Ice for Walrus Outlook (SIWO) is a collaborative information-sharing network that delivers weekly springtime updates on sea ice and weather conditions relevant to walrus habitat in the Bering Strait region of Alaska. Launched in 2010, SIWO shares Indigenous Knowledge from Alaska Native sea-ice experts alongside custom forecasts and imagery from the National Weather Service Alaska, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the Alaska Ocean Observing System. Weekly reports incorporate community-based observations, satellite imagery, 7-day forecasts, and animated current and ice movement models to inform subsistence hunters and support maritime safety. This hybrid approach facilitates real-time communication and mutual validation between local observers and scientists, transforming diverse data into actionable insights. The network fosters a two-way flow of knowledge that enhances situational awareness, maritime safety, and cultural continuity in Alaska\u27s remote coastal communities
Real-time HABs Early Warning System and Alerts for Coastal Communities
Full text linkThe early warning system (EWS) and alerts for HABs and related water quality events were developed at the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) to help coastal community members including water treatment plant managers, business owners, and recreators, have the most up-to-date information for their decision making needs. Since initially being developed, the system has expanded to allow alerts from any near real-time platform. The system is designed to allow users to identify the most important parameters for their needs, the threshold that triggers an alert, and how they want it delivered. The system is built into GLOS’ data platform Seagull (seagull.glos.org)
The Impact of Blue Economy Factors on Morocco\u27s Economic Growth
Full text linkPurpose - This study examines the influence of blue economy factors on Morocco\u27s economic growth.
Design/methodology/ approach - Using secondary data from 1980 to 2022, the analysis focuses on fishery production and its various sectors as contributing factors to economic growth. The study employs the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) method and aims to highlight the impact of deep-sea fishing and coastal fishing in the context of a transition to a sustainable and inclusive blue economy.
Findings - The results suggest that coastal fishing has more potential for creating inclusive economic value within the development of the blue economy, thus promoting food security and local job creation in coastal communities in Morocco.Haut du formulaire
Originality and value -The originality of this study lies in its comparative analysis of the distinct contributions of deep-sea fishing and coastal fishing to Morocco\u27s economic growth within the framework of the blue economy. It particularly highlights the importance of coastal fishing for inclusive development, poverty reduction, and local job creation, while addressing the sustainability challenges faced by the sector. By incorporating data spanning over 40 years, the study provides a long-term perspective that informs future policies to maximize the sustainability and economic impact of fisheries
Marine Microplastics Database
Full text linkGlobal data about microplastics (less than 5 millimeters in length) have been provided by contributors from various research cruises and fieldwork around the globe for integration into this database. These data are difficult and expensive to obtain. All sources of data and information are needed in order to complete a comprehensive understanding of the challenges going forward
The Reliability of Sportfishing Demand and Value Estimates: Evidence from the Gulf of Mexico
Full text linkEstimates of the value of recreational fishing are widely used in policy analysis. For example, NOAA Fisheries calculates the change in economic value anticipated with proposed changes in saltwater fishing regulations. Studies to generate new estimates of economic value are costly and time consuming. It is, therefore, important to understand the reliability of value estimates over time in order to know when a study needs to be replicated to remain relevant for policy analysis. We replicated a sportfishing demand study in the Gulf of Mexico during 2020 and 2022 and compared the demand model parameters and related measures of willingness to pay. Our results suggest that the demand for and value of recreational fishing were relatively stable over the study period
Global Historical Tsunami Database
Full text linkThe Historical Tsunami Database contains information on tsunami sources and locations where tsunami waves were observed by eyewitnesses, field reconnaissance surveys, tide gauges or deep-ocean sensors
Perspectives of the Blue Economy Development in the Russian Sector of the Black Sea
Full text linkThe paper discusses the current state and perspectives for the development of various sectors of the Blue Economy in the Russian sector of the Black Sea. This analysis is based on the research done in the framework of the EU DOORS (Developing Optimal and Open Research Support for the Black Sea) research project (2021-2024), reports by the World Bank and the European Commission, as well as scientific literature of the Russian and international researchers. The main Blue Economy sectors in the Russian sector of the Black Sea basin are maritime transport, port activities, and coastal tourism. The authors also provide specific recommendations for development of the discussed sectors of the Blue Economy in the Russian sector of the Black Sea
Charting the History of Social and Economic Analyses in the North-East Atlantic, OSPAR, region: Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities
Full text linkOver the past decade, the North-East Atlantic region has witnessed a substantial increase in social and economic analyses related to ocean and coastal management. This article offers a comprehensive overview of this progress, focusing on the work of the International Cooperation Group - Economics and Social Analysis (ICG-ESA) within the OSPAR Commission. While highlighting ICG-ESA\u27s contributions to the OSPAR Quality Status Report 2023, the paper underscores the necessity of integrating social analyses into OSPAR\u27s decision-making processes. It calls for sustained efforts to prevent regression in the achieved progress, stressing the importance of accountability and collaboration among OSPAR and its contracting parties. The article advocates for the integration of economic and social analyses across all OSPAR activities, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to sustainable management. It further underscores the ongoing efforts required for the full incorporation of these analyses into OSPAR\u27s decision-making processes
Terminology Related to Ocean and Coastal Economic Activity
Full text linkThis communication paper considers the definition and usage of terms describing ocean and coastal economic activity and the provision of the ocean data, information and knowledge needed to support its evolution and development