Oceanography

From filmmaker Richard Theiss: On Tuesday, January 6 th , the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in beautiful La Jolla , CA hosted a screening of Island of the Great White Shark . At the conclusion of the film I had the opportunity to discuss the film with the standing room only audience. The pressing issue of conservation and the value eco -tourism was discussed along with the importance of understanding the shark's role in maintaining a balanced marine ecology. My...Read Full Story

If you've ever used a wet suit, you owe something to the late Hugh Bradner . Hugh Bradner, renowned physicist and professor emeritus at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, died 5 May 2008, in San Diego, Calif. after a prolonged illness. He was 92 years old. Bradner's scientific career incorporated both science and ocean exploration to design many notable ocean technologies, including the first neoprene wetsuit. He has been affiliated with Scripps since 1961 and was professor...Read Full Story

In 2008 OSIL (Ocean Scientific International Limited) supplied the Countryside Council for Wales with a data collection system, the platform for which is an OSIL Shearwater Data Buoy. Since 2008, the Buoy and YSI 6600 Sonde have been regularly withstanding 75mph winds and 4m waves to collect temperature, salinity, DO, Chlorophyll and turbidity data on an hourly basis. Dr Richard Wiliams, Managing director of OSIL, comments ‘The Shearwater Buoy is a solid basis for our Data Buoy programme, and...Read Full Story

In 2008 OSIL (Ocean Scientific International Limited) supplied the Countryside Council for Wales with a data collection system, the platform for which is an OSIL Shearwater Data Buoy. Since 2008, the Buoy and YSI 6600 Sonde have been regularly withstanding 75mph winds and 4m waves to collect temperature, salinity, DO, Chlorophyll and turbidity data on an hourly basis. Dr Richard Wiliams, Managing director of OSIL, comments ‘The Shearwater Buoy is a solid basis for our Data Buoy programme, and...Read Full Story

OSIL (Ocean Scientific International Ltd.) and InterOcean Systems, Inc. launched a new oil spill detection system, the Slick Sleuth SS300-EX, for use in ATEX Zone 1 / Class 1 Division 1 locations. SlickRead Full Story

On 2nd January 2008 OSIL (Ocean Scientific International Ltd.) welcomed a new Sales Executive, Dr. Hannah Flint, to their Havant based offices. Hannah joins OSIL directly after completing her PhD at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), Southampton. Working within the deep sea group at NOC provided plenty of sea going and operational experience which will prove valuable in her new role. Prior to receiving her PhD, Hannah received an MSc from NOC in Oceanography and a BSc (hons) in Marine...Read Full Story

OSIL (Ocean Scientific International Ltd.) are seeing increased demand for their pool of specialist rental equipment. Although OSIL is not a dedicated hire company, enquiries for highly specialised rentalRead Full Story

OSIL (Ocean Scientific International Ltd.) have recently supplied the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) with a data collection system for background monitoring at Skomer Marine Nature Reserve. The system consists of an OSIL Shearwater Data Buoy, fitted with a Campbell CR200 Data Logger and a VHF Omi-directional Antenna.   When deployed the 1.2 diameter buoy will be attached via a data cable to a customised OSIL Seabed Mounting Frame.Read Full Story

OSIL (Ocean Scientific International Ltd) placed an order for three Sea-Bird SBE 911 CTD instruments and associated equipment for its client, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). The instruments replaceRead Full Story

In an earlier post , we wrote about President Bush’s proposal to create the largest protected marine area in the world in the Pacific Ocean. A group of scientists, environmental groups, and former members of Australia’s navy are now calling for the creation of another reserve that would ban fishing in a whopping 400,000 square mile area off Australia ’s northeast coast. Coral at the Great barrier reef, Australia It will sure be interesting to see if these two suggestions will become a...Read Full Story