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Every other month or so, support vessels have to test their firefighting (aka FiFi) equipment. The ship I was on for The Ocean Cleanup, called the Maersk Tender, had the capacity of pumping an impressive amount of water—for those who like stats, that’s two pumps, each spraying 1,200 cubic meters of water each hour with a throw length of 120 meters and a height of 60 meters!
Near the end of our trip, the Chief Engineer warned me he was going to do the test and of course, I made sure I had the drone up and ready to capture this moment. I didn’t expect to get such amazing rainbows at the same time, but I am definitely not complaining. What a beautiful test!
A week after the FiFi test, when we arrived back onshore in Victoria, BC to do a crew change so we could head right back out and keep our operation going, the world had different plans for us. There was an emergency with a nearby container ship that had sailed through rough weather entering the Strait of Juan de Fuca, losing 109 containers before anchoring several kilometers off the southern coast of Vancouver Island. After anchoring, a fire started in the containers.
Maersk offered support to the Canadian Coast Guard, and it turned out that the Maersk Tender and Maersk Trader (both contracted by The Ocean Cleanup) were the only vessels with firefighting capabilities for hundreds of miles. With all parties agreeing, The Ocean Cleanup crew ended up departing the vessel to a nearby hotel while the amazing Maersk crew went to assist and help cool the hull of the ship until the fire was put off. After a few days and a much-needed break on land for me personally, we headed back out to continue removing floating plastics from the ocean.
Maersk Supply Service
#TheOceanCleanup #GreatPacificGarbagePatch #PlasticFreeOceans #CleanOceans
Every other month or so, support vessels have to test their firefighting (aka FiFi) equipment. The ship I was on for The Ocean Cleanup, called the Maersk Tender, had the capacity of pumping an impressive amount of water—for those who like stats, that’s two pumps, each spraying 1,200 cubic meters of water each hour with a throw length of 120 meters and a height of 60 meters!
Near the end of our trip, the Chief Engineer warned me he was going to do the test and of course, I made sure I had the drone up and ready to capture this moment. I didn’t expect to get such amazing rainbows at the same time, but I am definitely not complaining. What a beautiful test!
A week after the FiFi test, when we arrived back onshore in Victoria, BC to do a crew change so we could head right back out and keep our operation going, the world had different plans for us. There was an emergency with a nearby container ship that had sailed through rough weather entering the Strait of Juan de Fuca, losing 109 containers before anchoring several kilometers off the southern coast of Vancouver Island. After anchoring, a fire started in the containers.
Maersk offered support to the Canadian Coast Guard, and it turned out that the Maersk Tender and Maersk Trader (both contracted by The Ocean Cleanup) were the only vessels with firefighting capabilities for hundreds of miles. With all parties agreeing, The Ocean Cleanup crew ended up departing the vessel to a nearby hotel while the amazing Maersk crew went to assist and help cool the hull of the ship until the fire was put off. After a few days and a much-needed break on land for me personally, we headed back out to continue removing floating plastics from the ocean.
Maersk Supply Service
#TheOceanCleanup #GreatPacificGarbagePatch #PlasticFreeOceans #CleanOceans
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Each shift at sea with The Ocean Cleanup is 6 weeks long. The commute to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch from Victoria, BC, takes 5-7 days, and then it’s another 5-7 days back. How fast we go depends on the weather. The bulk of the trip is spent in the garbage patch collecting plastic. While out there, my main assignment is to make photos and videos of everything going on. But being the camera guy, I also help with various inspections.
This allows me to multitask because the content I capture can not only be used in project updates, documentaries, and social media, but also for scientific research, daily inspections to see how the system is working or where it needs improvement, and many other uses. The imagery also helps the team gauge how full of plastic the system is getting, which gives us a better idea of how long until we need to extract it, and can even let us know if we need to find an area of water more densely polluted with plastic.
Each day consists of multiple aerial inspections with drones as well as underwater inspections with a GoPro mounted to a long pole. We usually like doing this at first light, throughout the day and in the evening before the sun goes down. The system itself has multiple cameras and sensors in the retention zone—the area plastic is held before extraction—but getting eyes from above and below allows us to really see everything that is going on. And for me, the ability to capture some really cool imagery!
These underwater shots show the retention zone starting to fill up, with fish swimming freely around it.
Maersk Supply Service
#TheOceanCleanup #GreatPacificGarbagePatch #PlasticFreeOceans #CleanOceans
Every other month or so, support vessels have to test their firefighting (aka FiFi) equipment. The ship I was on for The Ocean Cleanup, called the Maersk Tender, had the capacity of pumping an impressive amount of water—for those who like stats, that’s two pumps, each spraying 1,200 cubic meters of water each hour with a throw length of 120 meters and a height of 60 meters!
Near the end of our trip, the Chief Engineer warned me he was going to do the test and of course, I made sure I had the drone up and ready to capture this moment. I didn’t expect to get such amazing rainbows at the same time, but I am definitely not complaining. What a beautiful test!
A week after the FiFi test, when we arrived back onshore in Victoria, BC to do a crew change so we could head right back out and keep our operation going, the world had different plans for us. There was an emergency with a nearby container ship that had sailed through rough weather entering the Strait of Juan de Fuca, losing 109 containers before anchoring several kilometers off the southern coast of Vancouver Island. After anchoring, a fire started in the containers.
Maersk offered support to the Canadian Coast Guard, and it turned out that the Maersk Tender and Maersk Trader (both contracted by The Ocean Cleanup) were the only vessels with firefighting capabilities for hundreds of miles. With all parties agreeing, The Ocean Cleanup crew ended up departing the vessel to a nearby hotel while the amazing Maersk crew went to assist and help cool the hull of the ship until the fire was put off. After a few days and a much-needed break on land for me personally, we headed back out to continue removing floating plastics from the ocean.
Maersk Supply Service
#TheOceanCleanup #GreatPacificGarbagePatch #PlasticFreeOceans #CleanOceans
A split level view of dolphins diving under a wave at Pupukea on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. seandavey.com, Sean Davey
Each shift at sea with The Ocean Cleanup is 6 weeks long. The commute to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch from Victoria, BC, takes 5-7 days, and then it’s another 5-7 days back. How fast we go depends on the weather. The bulk of the trip is spent in the garbage patch collecting plastic. While out there, my main assignment is to make photos and videos of everything going on. But being the camera guy, I also help with various inspections.
This allows me to multitask because the content I capture can not only be used in project updates, documentaries, and social media, but also for scientific research, daily inspections to see how the system is working or where it needs improvement, and many other uses. The imagery also helps the team gauge how full of plastic the system is getting, which gives us a better idea of how long until we need to extract it, and can even let us know if we need to find an area of water more densely polluted with plastic.
Each day consists of multiple aerial inspections with drones as well as underwater inspections with a GoPro mounted to a long pole. We usually like doing this at first light, throughout the day and in the evening before the sun goes down. The system itself has multiple cameras and sensors in the retention zone—the area plastic is held before extraction—but getting eyes from above and below allows us to really see everything that is going on. And for me, the ability to capture some really cool imagery!
This picture shows ocean plastic gathering in the retention zone. This is one of my favorites because you can see the system working as intended.
Maersk Supply Service
#TheOceanCleanup #GreatPacificGarbagePatch #PlasticFreeOceans #CleanOceans
Each shift at sea with The Ocean Cleanup is 6 weeks long. The commute to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch from Victoria, BC, takes 5-7 days, and then it’s another 5-7 days back. How fast we go depends on the weather. The bulk of the trip is spent in the garbage patch collecting plastic. While out there, my main assignment is to make photos and videos of everything going on. But being the camera guy, I also help with various inspections.
This allows me to multitask because the content I capture can not only be used in project updates, documentaries, and social media, but also for scientific research, daily inspections to see how the system is working or where it needs improvement, and many other uses. The imagery also helps the team gauge how full of plastic the system is getting, which gives us a better idea of how long until we need to extract it, and can even let us know if we need to find an area of water more densely polluted with plastic.
Each day consists of multiple aerial inspections with drones as well as underwater inspections with a GoPro mounted to a long pole. We usually like doing this at first light, throughout the day and in the evening before the sun goes down. The system itself has multiple cameras and sensors in the retention zone—the area plastic is held before extraction—but getting eyes from above and below allows us to really see everything that is going on. And for me, the ability to capture some really cool imagery!
These underwater shots show the retention zone starting to fill up, with fish swimming freely around it.
Maersk Supply Service
#TheOceanCleanup #GreatPacificGarbagePatch #PlasticFreeOceans #CleanOceans
Every other month or so, support vessels have to test their firefighting (aka FiFi) equipment. The ship I was on for The Ocean Cleanup, called the Maersk Tender, had the capacity of pumping an impressive amount of water—for those who like stats, that’s two pumps, each spraying 1,200 cubic meters of water each hour with a throw length of 120 meters and a height of 60 meters!
Near the end of our trip, the Chief Engineer warned me he was going to do the test and of course, I made sure I had the drone up and ready to capture this moment. I didn’t expect to get such amazing rainbows at the same time, but I am definitely not complaining. What a beautiful test!
A week after the FiFi test, when we arrived back onshore in Victoria, BC to do a crew change so we could head right back out and keep our operation going, the world had different plans for us. There was an emergency with a nearby container ship that had sailed through rough weather entering the Strait of Juan de Fuca, losing 109 containers before anchoring several kilometers off the southern coast of Vancouver Island. After anchoring, a fire started in the containers.
Maersk offered support to the Canadian Coast Guard, and it turned out that the Maersk Tender and Maersk Trader (both contracted by The Ocean Cleanup) were the only vessels with firefighting capabilities for hundreds of miles. With all parties agreeing, The Ocean Cleanup crew ended up departing the vessel to a nearby hotel while the amazing Maersk crew went to assist and help cool the hull of the ship until the fire was put off. After a few days and a much-needed break on land for me personally, we headed back out to continue removing floating plastics from the ocean.
Maersk Supply Service
#TheOceanCleanup #GreatPacificGarbagePatch #PlasticFreeOceans #CleanOceans
Every other month or so, support vessels have to test their firefighting (aka FiFi) equipment. The ship I was on for The Ocean Cleanup, called the Maersk Tender, had the capacity of pumping an impressive amount of water—for those who like stats, that’s two pumps, each spraying 1,200 cubic meters of water each hour with a throw length of 120 meters and a height of 60 meters!
Near the end of our trip, the Chief Engineer warned me he was going to do the test and of course, I made sure I had the drone up and ready to capture this moment. I didn’t expect to get such amazing rainbows at the same time, but I am definitely not complaining. What a beautiful test!
A week after the FiFi test, when we arrived back onshore in Victoria, BC to do a crew change so we could head right back out and keep our operation going, the world had different plans for us. There was an emergency with a nearby container ship that had sailed through rough weather entering the Strait of Juan de Fuca, losing 109 containers before anchoring several kilometers off the southern coast of Vancouver Island. After anchoring, a fire started in the containers.
Maersk offered support to the Canadian Coast Guard, and it turned out that the Maersk Tender and Maersk Trader (both contracted by The Ocean Cleanup) were the only vessels with firefighting capabilities for hundreds of miles. With all parties agreeing, The Ocean Cleanup crew ended up departing the vessel to a nearby hotel while the amazing Maersk crew went to assist and help cool the hull of the ship until the fire was put off. After a few days and a much-needed break on land for me personally, we headed back out to continue removing floating plastics from the ocean.
Maersk Supply Service
#TheOceanCleanup #GreatPacificGarbagePatch #PlasticFreeOceans #CleanOceans
Kailua, Hawaii and a Hawaiian Sunset lights up the sky in shades of pink and purple with a teal blue ocean in contrast. #Ilovehawaii.
Every other month or so, support vessels have to test their firefighting (aka FiFi) equipment. The ship I was on for The Ocean Cleanup, called the Maersk Tender, had the capacity of pumping an impressive amount of water—for those who like stats, that’s two pumps, each spraying 1,200 cubic meters of water each hour with a throw length of 120 meters and a height of 60 meters!
Near the end of our trip, the Chief Engineer warned me he was going to do the test and of course, I made sure I had the drone up and ready to capture this moment. I didn’t expect to get such amazing rainbows at the same time, but I am definitely not complaining. What a beautiful test!
A week after the FiFi test, when we arrived back onshore in Victoria, BC to do a crew change so we could head right back out and keep our operation going, the world had different plans for us. There was an emergency with a nearby container ship that had sailed through rough weather entering the Strait of Juan de Fuca, losing 109 containers before anchoring several kilometers off the southern coast of Vancouver Island. After anchoring, a fire started in the containers.
Maersk offered support to the Canadian Coast Guard, and it turned out that the Maersk Tender and Maersk Trader (both contracted by The Ocean Cleanup) were the only vessels with firefighting capabilities for hundreds of miles. With all parties agreeing, The Ocean Cleanup crew ended up departing the vessel to a nearby hotel while the amazing Maersk crew went to assist and help cool the hull of the ship until the fire was put off. After a few days and a much-needed break on land for me personally, we headed back out to continue removing floating plastics from the ocean.
Maersk Supply Service
#TheOceanCleanup #GreatPacificGarbagePatch #PlasticFreeOceans #CleanOceans
Feb 2011 NON Profit show for a cause close to my heart. please come out and support.
WE NEED CLEAN OCEANS !www.oacollabo.com
This was just a small sample of what was collected at one site during the 2014 International Coastal Cleanup.
This year in 2015, celebrate the 30th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup on September 19.
For more information on the 2015 International Coastal Cleanup, visit the National Ocean Service Website.
Fishing couple at sunset in Kailua, Hawaii on the Island of Oahu. We even saw a whale off in the distance. Pinks, Purples, Blues, Teals - love the colors.
As its cloudy today, this ones from yesterday. Finally some rain today, perfect for a coffee and breakfast. #fairfoodforager #fairfoodnearyou #fairfoodcommunity #plasticfreeforthesea #coffeetime #cleanoceans #ethicalfood #fairtrade
Two thirds of the sea and ocean water (half of the planet in absolute terms) are international waters in which, surprisingly, there is no regulation on the protection for the biodiversity. Including these creatures. ⠀ ⠀ #dolphin #biodiversity #seas #oceans #creatures #oceanprotection #love #cleanoceans #nature #naturephotography
In recognition of EarthDay 2019, three local artists partnered with Neiman Marcus Honolulu on May 2, for a three-day celebration-fundraising event, "Three for the Sea." Well-known for causes near and dear to his heart, Senator Gabbard was invited to be a guest of honor at their VIP Cocktail Reception/Art Show to raise awareness of the importance of environmental conservation, clean oceans, and sustainability. The goal was to partner with three local organizations and ultimately donate a portion of the artists' sales to: Kokua Hawaii Foundation, Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii and HNL Tool Library. Each of these organizations specializes in unique ways of engaging, educating, and empowering others on environmental issues. The artists pictured are Jenna Wellein, a painter whose works include oil, acrylic, heavy gel and other mixed media applied with a palette knife; Sarah Caudle Art, a seascape artist who uses acrylics and multiple layers of resin on wood panels; and Kelly Rice, a nature photographer.
#environmentalconservation
#cleanoceans
#sustainability
The underwater view of the reef at Pipe with surfers above, waiting for waves. seandavey.com, Sean Davey
Global plastics production has skyrocketed in the last 50 years. These activists are fighting to put protecting our oceans at the G20 Conference on Plastic Rubbish in Bremen. Are you with them?⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #NoPlastic #plasticfreejuly #cleanoceans #healthyplanet #plasticbag #banthebag
The plastic being dumped into our oceans is a major environmental disaster that is being ignored by political leaders. It threatens food security and quality of life. It must be addressed with great urgency through unified co-ordinated global co-operation.
An underwater view of a Hawaiian sea turtle at Waimea Bay, on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. seandavey.com, Sean Davey
Incredible: Dolphins in the Alboran Sea 🌊 #nature #naturephotography #oceanprotection #cleanoceans #dolphin #love
A black and white picture of Hawaiian spinner dolphins at Waimea Bay, north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. seandavey.com, Sean Davey
Anton from the Clean Ocean Foundation highlights the amount of water wasted in Melbourne from the Eastern Treatment Plant and Gunnamatta outfall and from stormwater runoff. Rally opposing the Desalination plant near Wonthaggi on Saturday May 9, 2009.
Video Report: Desal plant for Melbourne what a Waste
In recognition of EarthDay 2019, three local artists partnered with Neiman Marcus Honolulu on May 2, for a three-day celebration-fundraising event, "Three for the Sea." Well-known for causes near and dear to his heart, Senator Gabbard was invited to be a guest of honor at their VIP Cocktail Reception/Art Show to raise awareness of the importance of environmental conservation, clean oceans, and sustainability. The goal was to partner with three local organizations and ultimately donate a portion of the artists' sales to: Kokua Hawaii Foundation, Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii and HNL Tool Library. Each of these organizations specializes in unique ways of engaging, educating, and empowering others on environmental issues. The artists pictured are Jenna Wellein, a painter whose works include oil, acrylic, heavy gel and other mixed media applied with a palette knife; Sarah Caudle Art, a seascape artist who uses acrylics and multiple layers of resin on wood panels; and Kelly Rice, a nature photographer.
#environmentalconservation
#cleanoceans
#sustainability
#plasticfreejuly might almost be over, but the campaign continues! 💪 💪 💪 ⠀ ⠀ #plastics #plasticfree #noplastics #cleanoceans #planetearth
TAKE ACTION: sign and share our #banthebag petition, link in the bio ✌️ #greenpeace #protectouroceans #noplastic #waronwaste #cleanocean
Her ser du bilder fra en øvelse utenfor Stavanger, der et havarert fartøy skulle entres og tømmes for olje, uten at forurensning eller personskader oppstår. Det krever en innsats og et godt samarbeid mellom Kystverket, Sjøfartsdirektoratet, bergingsfartøy og bergingsselskap.
Foto: Tor Åge Thomassen/Kystverket
Change Agent Tom is always bringing us the latest news on the environmental happenings around the globe. This is a great cartoon he found from the Cartoonist Group and the Center for American Progress.
It raises a great point about what we should and shouldn't be putting in our oceans.
Tell Tom what you think: changents.com/tom-schueneman