Woods Hole Group, Inc.

🌊 Exciting News from Woods Hole Group! 🌊 We’re proud to announce our DeepCLiDAR buoy system is ready to support offshore wind development in the Gulf of Maine. With three buoys deployed for wind resource assessments and marine measurements, Woods Hole Group and CLS are leading the way in this crucial area. Find Rafael Ramos and David Walsh this week at the American Clean Power Association (ACP) Offshore WindPower event at booth #221 to learn more! 👉 Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eEC-jG9t #OffshoreWind #DeepCLiDAR #WoodsHoleGroup #RenewableEnergy #ACP2024 Recharge reNEWS - Renewable Energy News Oceantic Network Sea Technology Offshore Wind Offshore magazine Windpower Monthly Canary Media Inc. Offshore Engineer Magazine Marine Technology Society (MTS)

🌊🐢 Exciting advancements in tracking juvenile sea turtles using #Argos data! Understanding the life of hatchlings after they leave the nesting beach has long been a mystery, often referred to as the "lost years." The Lost Years Initiative, led by #Upwell, aims to change that by using micro-satellite tags (in partnership with Lotek Wireless, Inc.) that weigh just 100 grams. These tags allow researchers to follow these vulnerable creatures out to sea. With unique features like a whip antenna and a saltwater switch, these tags optimize satellite transmission, crucial for monitoring the turtles' movements and habitat use. To maximize efficiency, Upwell researchers estimated satellite coverage hours from #Argos data and tailored the transmission schedule accordingly. This optimization enables the use of smaller batteries—typically the heaviest part of satellite transmitters—allowing for even lighter and more effective tags. Moreover, the upcoming launch of 25 nanosatellites by Kinéis will enhance Argos services, improving data efficiency and location accuracy. This is a game changer for Upwell's biologging efforts, enabling better insights into the lives of juvenile sea turtles. 🌍💚 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAz4k6Te #MarineConservation #SeaTurtles #WildlifeResearch #Innovation #Kineis #Argos

🌊 Our team had an incredible experience at this year's Restore America's Estuaries Summit last week with over 1,200 attendees and 56 exhibitors! ✨The networking opportunities were invaluable, from connecting with colleagues and students at the welcome and poster receptions to a fun night of bowling and games. ✨Matt Shultz, PE, D.CE, Adam Finkle, PWS, CERP, and Grace Medley had the chance to dive into new initiatives from NOAA and EPA, including updated tidal datums, an innovative sea level rise calculator, and the CoastWatch program. Participating in the Advancing Resilience within the Coastal Inundation Community of Practice Workshop was particularly enlightening. ✨Our team was able to engage in meaningful discussions with many of our partners at the event, including The Nature Conservancy, NCRS, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). ✨The team explored important topics such as the beneficial reuse of dredged material, marsh hydrology restoration techniques, advances in nature-based solutions, and living shoreline projects. It's inspiring to see how these initiatives are being implemented across the U.S.! 🔗 More on our environment and climate team: https://lnkd.in/gQwMibdC 🌍💧 #CoastalResilience #Networking #Sustainability #EnvironmentalScience

🌊 **Benthic Survey at Vineyard Wind - 1 Year Post-Construction!** 🌬️ Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to be on Northstar Marine Inc's Atlantic Surveyor, as part of a benthic survey for Vineyard Wind and Geo SubSea LLC. We were assessing the impacts on the seafloor ecosystem one year after construction of VW 01. Leading the night shift with Lindsay Pisapio, EIT and Alex Carbone, we got to see firsthand how the wind farm interacts with its underwater environment, collecting crucial data to support long-term sustainability and compliance with BOEM permits. From sediment sampling to monitoring benthic species like sand lance, it was a rewarding experience contributing to this pioneer offshore wind project. It’s exciting to witness how renewable energy and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand! ⚡🔬 Thank you to the amazing crew at Northstar Marine Inc, Geo SubSea LLC, and Woods Hole Group, Inc. for all their support along the way! #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #Sustainability #MarineScience #BenthicSurvey #VineyardWind #NightShiftScience #CleanEnergy

♨️ At Woods Hole Group we have a team of meteorologists and oceanographers. Today, we are giving an update on #HurricaneMilton. 🌀 Hurricanes thrive off warm ocean water. With #ClimateChange, sea surface temperatures and ocean heat content are increasing. Think of ocean heat content as the amount of thermal energy in the ocean from the surface to the ocean floor (fuel for hurricanes)/ 🔥 We receive the ocean heat content product courtesy of Dr. Nick Shay team at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Sciences. This video showcases our exclusive loop current model: WHG-TOPS. TOPS stands for Tendral Ocean Prediction System.   Learn more about our Energy and Infrastructure team and Environment and Climate team by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/ez_g6MXN

🌊 Come by and say hi! Our team is at the Restore America's Estuaries Summit, happening now in Alexandria, VA. 🥼 Our experts will be sharing insights on critical topics such as coastal resiliency, environmental permitting, and innovative sustainability practices. 🌡️ With a focus on addressing climate risks and enhancing environmental compliance, this event brings together industry leaders to discuss the future of environmental stewardship. We’re proud to contribute to the conversation! Matt Shultz, PE, D.CE will be presenting on his Coastwise Sizing Criteria Study. This presentation will cover the objectives of the study including modeling to assess road crossing performance criteria under both current and future sea level rise scenarios. Participants will gain insights into the study sites, the results of modeled performance criteria, and the sensitivity to various modeling parameters and natural system features. The presentation will highlight best practices for designing road crossings that balance ecological resilience, flood risk management, and adaptation to climate change, offering practical guidance for infrastructure development in coastal areas. Adam Finkle, PWS, CERP will be presenting on The Mattapoisett Neck Salt Marsh Restoration Project. The Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT) and the Town of Mattapoisett recognized the urgent need to address the ongoing degradation of the Mattapoisett Neck marsh system, which was identified as one of the most vulnerable marshes in the Buzzards Bay region in the 2023 Buzzards Bay Coalition report. In response, MLT and the Town have initiated a comprehensive salt marsh habitat restoration plan. This presentation will cover the documentation of existing conditions, identification of key stressors, and the development of targeted restoration actions aimed at enhancing the long-term resilience and ecological health of the Mattapoisett Neck marsh system. Grace Medley will be presenting on the hydrologic and hydraulic modeling approach used to assess the culvert structure at Wilders Dike on Truro Center Road, Truro, Massachusetts. The project aims to improve drainage, enhance flood resilience, and support ecological restoration by evaluating alternative culvert designs. Key components include site-specific data collection for elevation, tidal, and salinity levels, and a 2d hydrodynamic model that simulates flow and salinity under a series of tidal, storm and sea level rise scenarios. The model's output will guide the selection of the most effective culvert design to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience against future storm events. 🔗Info on the event: https://lnkd.in/edhAngWV 🔗 More on our environment and climate team: https://lnkd.in/gQwMibdC #CoastalResiliency #ClimateAction #Sustainability

🌊 🗺️ Our Metocean Mapper – the backbone to Woods Hole Group’s operational metocean forecast service offerings – provides 24/7 access to asset tracking, data visualization, and mapping tools that our energy industry customers need to track meteorological and oceanographic (metocean) hazards such as tropical storms and Loop Current eddies relative to their assets in the Gulf of Mexico. 🌀 When a tropical system is projected to develop in or enter the Gulf of Mexico, our RouteWatch team prepares to issue eXtreme Weather Evasion (XWE) reports to help captains, offshore installation managers, rig managers, and marine managers plan, execute, and communicate their evasion strategy within the company and to the client. Plans to return to a well location after the storm can be developed utilizing the Metocean Mapper with additional support from our experts. More on our Asset Tracking and Emergency Response Services: https://lnkd.in/edzjubmG #HurricanePreparedness #ExtremeWeatherEvasion #LoopCurrent

💡 Woods Hole Group is showcasing our cutting-edge DeepCLiDAR buoy at the Offshore WINDPOWER 2024 conference (October 28-30, 2024)! Visit us at booth #221 to see how this innovative technology is revolutionizing offshore wind energy development. The DeepCLiDAR buoy provides real-time oceanographic and atmospheric data, supporting sustainable energy solutions. 🌊 Hosted by the American Clean Power Association (ACP), the Offshore WINDPOWER 2024 conference is a premier event bringing together leaders in the wind energy sector to discuss the future of offshore wind development, industry innovations, and sustainable energy practices. It's a great opportunity to explore the latest advancements in the field and connect with key players in renewable energy. 🪫 Join us at the forefront of offshore wind power! Don't miss this opportunity to connect and learn more about how we're driving innovation in renewable energy. 🌬️ Reach out to our Rafael Ramos and David Walsh to schedule a time to meet during the conference. #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #DeepCLiDAR #CleanPower #Innovation #WoodsHoleGroup #WINDPOWER2024 #SustainableEnergy

♨️ The exchange of heat, moisture, and momentum between the ocean's surface and the atmosphere is essential in the formation and intensification of tropical cyclones and hurricanes. Warm ocean waters provide the energy needed for these storms to form and intensify, while atmospheric circulation patterns guide their movement and development. 🔄 New for our EddyWatch® – Northern Gulf of Mexico clients this year is the Ocean Heat Content (OHC) product developed by the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science. OHC is a parameter that estimates the amount of thermal energy in the upper ocean (relative to the 26°C isotherm) available for tropical cyclogenesis. 🔗 More on our energy and infrastructure team: https://lnkd.in/eJBm8ghE 🔗 More on the Upper Ocean Dynamics Laboratory: https://lnkd.in/e9aRhf57 #HurricaneHelene #OceanHeatContent #ClimateChange

🌊 The team at Woods Hole Group is excited to be participating in the upcoming Restore America's Estuaries Coastal & Estuarine Summit, happening from October 6-10 in Alexandria, VA. 🥼 Our experts will be sharing insights on critical topics such as coastal resiliency, environmental permitting, and innovative sustainability practices. 🌡️ With a focus on addressing climate risks and enhancing environmental compliance, this event brings together industry leaders to discuss the future of environmental stewardship. We’re proud to contribute to the conversation! Matt Shultz, PE, D.CE will be presenting on his Coastwise Sizing Criteria Study. This presentation will cover the objectives of the study including modeling to assess road crossing performance criteria under both current and future sea level rise scenarios. Participants will gain insights into the study sites, the results of modeled performance criteria, and the sensitivity to various modeling parameters and natural system features. The presentation will highlight best practices for designing road crossings that balance ecological resilience, flood risk management, and adaptation to climate change, offering practical guidance for infrastructure development in coastal areas. Adam Finkle, PWS, CERP will be presenting on The Mattapoisett Neck Salt Marsh Restoration Project. The Mattapoisett Land Trust (MLT) and the Town of Mattapoisett recognized the urgent need to address the ongoing degradation of the Mattapoisett Neck marsh system, which was identified as one of the most vulnerable marshes in the Buzzards Bay region in the 2023 Buzzards Bay Coalition report. In response, MLT and the Town have initiated a comprehensive salt marsh habitat restoration plan. This presentation will cover the documentation of existing conditions, identification of key stressors, and the development of targeted restoration actions aimed at enhancing the long-term resilience and ecological health of the Mattapoisett Neck marsh system. Grace Medley will be presenting on the hydrologic and hydraulic modeling approach used to assess the culvert structure at Wilders Dike on Truro Center Road, Truro, Massachusetts. The project aims to improve drainage, enhance flood resilience, and support ecological restoration by evaluating alternative culvert designs. Key components include site-specific data collection for elevation, tidal, and salinity levels, and a 2d hydrodynamic model that simulates flow and salinity under a series of tidal, storm and sea level rise scenarios. The model's output will guide the selection of the most effective culvert design to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience against future storm events. 🔗Info on the event: https://lnkd.in/edhAngWV 🔗 More on our environment and climate team: https://lnkd.in/gQwMibdC #CoastalResiliency #ClimateAction #Sustainability