NOC News Round Up - 10 February 2017

Long-term impacts of deep-sea mineral mining A new international study has demonstrated that deep-sea nodule mining will cause long-lasting damage to deep-sea life. This study, led by scientists at the NOC, was the first to review all the available information on the impacts of small-scale sea-floor disturbances simulating mining activity. It found clear impacts on marine ecosystems from deep-sea nodule mining activities, which lasted at least for decades. To read more click here Pressure Tolerant Battery Project Update On Thursday our partners Steatite hosted a workshop in the innovation centre to discuss the latest developments of the pressure tolerant lithium sulfur battery, which is being developed in partnership with the NOC, Oxis Energy Ltd and MSubs. The project is now well over half way through, and the workshop was an opportunity for potential end users to provide input. Details of the project can be found on the NOC website.  NOC Ocean Business Programme Announced The NOC will again run a series of workshops and seminars during Ocean Business. Delegates will need to register for the show, via the Ocean Business website, and then register for the NOC events here.      This year's programme includes: NOC Sensor and Instrumentation Development Unlocking the power of X-Band as a coastal development and management tool Decommissioning of oil and gas installations Lithium Sulfur Pressure Tolerant Batteries for Marine Autonomous Systems Marine Data  - translating research models into applications Happy Birthday RRS James Cook Monday was the 10 year anniversary of the official naming of RRS James Cook by HRH The Princess Royal. To watch a video report about life on the RRS James Cook from That's Solent TV, click here.   This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Oceanography Centre · Waterfront Campus · European Way · Southampton · SO14 3ZH · United Kingdom