The ocean is central to the functioning of the planet and human well-being, but ongoing depletion, disruption, and pollution threaten its future. From 2021-2030, the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development will focus scientific initiatives across the globe on the science needed to ensure sustainable use of ocean resources and long-term ocean health. The U.S. National Committee for the Decade will encourage participation and serve as a communication channel for the U.S. ocean science community throughout this international effort. Find out more.
Krista Kemper and Bart Kemper were part of the kick off for OCEAN DECADE U.S., part of the world wide kickoff of the UN Decade of the Ocean. The event showcased the first round of “Ocean Shots”, which are “ambitious, transformational research concepts that draw inspiration and expertise from multiple disciplines and fundamentally advances ocean science for sustainable development.” Examples are shown below, including the exciting “International Space Station, Underwater” project, PROTEUS. KES has been active in ocean engineering and related efforts since our founding. As part of the Ocean Decade U.S. Nexus, we will continue to support this effort to increase our collective understanding of the ocean, the majority of our planet and a key driver in the planet’s climate mechanisms as part of our outreach program. #oceandecadeus
PROTEUS is an ambitious permanent underwater habitat, championed by Fabien Cousteau as an International Space Station, Underwater
Example of one of the “Ocean Shot” briefing sessions
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