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ABPmer's E-zine: Issue 29
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To colour, or not to colour, that is the question
Potential problems arise from the poor use of colour when creating maps, including misinterpretation of data, and difficulties for people with colour vision deficiencies. As these issues have become more widely recognised, approaches and tools have been developed to avoid them. However, before considering any of these tools, it is important to ask the... more
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Jack-up survivability: the airgap question
Jack-ups are often required to remain on location for many weeks and in places where the distance to shore may mean that they cannot quickly or easily move to shelter during adverse conditions. In such situations, they are elevated for safety... more
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ABPmer's weather downtime calculator supports ocean management
To create a resilient ocean and a stable planet, scientific consensus calls for the protection of 30% of the world’s ocean by 2030. Achieving this goal means gathering broad yet... more
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Numerical modelling all starts with 'why?'
Using the right tools at the right time: Numerical models of marine physical processes are sophisticated decision-support tools that help gain an understanding on a range of topics, from effects of short-term construction activities to geomorphological and ... more
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Nature still surprises, even the ecologists!
Last summer, ABPmer made a surprising discovery whilst undertaking surveys on behalf of Welsh Government. The Sustainable Management of Marine Natural Resources project, funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund aims to expand the environmental evidence base with which decisions will be made relating to tidal stream, wave energy and aquaculture... more
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Report published: Climate change impacts on UK transport and infrastructure
With towns and cities flooding from Sheffield to Venice, Durban to Jakarta, and Australia on fire, the newly declared climate emergency is hard to ignore. In its wake, it is important to ... more |
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How much do you want (for) your saltmarsh?
All of us working in coastal habitat restoration are now acutely aware of the many environmental and social benefits provided by marine wetlands. There is also a widespread recognition... more
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White Paper: UK offshore wind expansion - meeting the challenges of Article 6(4)
Offshore wind expansion in UK waters is facing constraints by the EU Birds & Habitats Directives, which set acceptability standards for impacts to Special Protection Areas and Special Areas ... more |
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Still open for business
In view of the escalation of COVID-19, we would like to assure clients of our business continuity actions during this unprecedented time. The health and well-being of our staff and clients are of utmost importance. The actions outlined... more
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Join the conversation: ABPmer LinkedIn groups
Whether you are looking at managing, developing, protecting or operating in the marine environment it’s complex and challenging. ABPmer’s topic-led LinkedIn groups provide a... more
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