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Congrats to Joe Gradone!

Each year, the Marine Technology Society proudly supports the growth and development of emerging professionals in the field of marine technology through their EMERGE Program. The Marine Technology Society were excited to introduce this year’s participants, who have exhibited outstanding dedication and a strong commitment to advancing marine technology.  Our...

Congrats to Alex Lopez as a 2025 MTS Awardee

Recipient: Dr. Alexander López: Alexander López is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Rutgers University, where he leads the MS in Operational Oceanography (MOO) graduate program in the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences (DMCS) and serves as faculty in the Center for Ocean Observing Leadership (RUCOOL). He teaches courses in Python...

Rutgers Researcher Attends NY Harbor Bulk Liquid Movement Subcommittee Meeting

Bayonne, NJ August 20, 2025 – Rutgers University researcher Dr. Hugh Roarty attended the NY Harbor Bulk Liquid Movement Subcommittee meeting held this week at International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT) in Bayonne, New Jersey.   The subcommittee, part of the Harbor Safety, Navigation, and Operations Committee, brings together industry leaders, regulators, and...

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The Sentinel Mission: A global mission of community and exploration

The Sentinel Mission will try to circumnavigate the global ocean following nautical rules by an underwater robot. The goal is to demonstrate new technology developed by Teledyne Marine Inc and promote curiosity of the ocean planet. The mission will use the newly developed Teledyne Marine’s Sentinel autonomous underwater vehicle. Our our goal is to build global unity, contribute scientific discoveries, and inspire a sustainable relationship with our world’s oceans.

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