How to Unlock the Ocean's Climate Solution
In this episode, senior tech correspondent and host Samantha Murphy-Kelly explores how uncrewed survey vessels could unlock the secret to combatting the climate crisis. XOCEAN is an Irish marine data company that is leading the way in how scientists collect ocean data, a notoriously difficult task. Their chief technology officer, Shepard Smith, shares how the company’s climate-friendly and innovative uncrewed vessels and survey designs empower scientists and mariners to better understand the seabed and other aspects of the ocean. Plus, Dr. Art Trembanis, professor of oceanography and geology at the University of Delaware, shares why ocean mapping and studying the ocean’s seabed is crucial for enhancing climate mitigation.