Marine mammals of Scotland
On 22nd and 23rd March we attended Dunbar SciFest (http://dunbarscifest.org.uk/). Our stall, located inside the marquee, focused on marine mammals of Scotland. More specifically, what you can see and where. We had information leaflets, colouring in, a quiz, and a life size model of a harbour porpoise. Thanks to everyone who visited us and gave […]
New Zealand marine mammals & the code of conduct
The waters around New Zealand are home to a diverse range of marine mammals. Some of the most common cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) include Hector’s dolphins (Cephalorhynchus hectori hectori) Maui’s dolphins (C. h. maui), killer whales (Orcinus orca), bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), dusky dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus), common dolphins (Delphinus delphis), humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae), […]
OSC attend The Australasian Oil and Gas Exhibition & Conference (AOG)
OSC directors Ian and Victoria Todd are in Perth, Australia this week attending The Australasian Oil and Gas Exhibition & Conference (AOG). OSC are located at stand O2; view our exhibitor profile here http://bit.ly/Ndio62. OSC’s attendance have featured in an article entitled ‘UK forms largest foreign delegation at AOG 2014’, which is available to read […]
A busy start to 2014
Life has not slowed down after a surprisingly hectic Christmas period. Last minute requirements for PAM systems saw directors Ian and Victoria Todd in our Spott Road warehouse preparing PAM systems for mobilisation on Christmas Day, prior to heading offshore on Boxing Day. All staff are back on land now after a very exciting and […]
2013 Duncan Mercer prize awarded
We are pleased to announce that the 2013 Duncan Mercer prize for outstanding contribution to OSC has been awarded to our intern Edward Lavallin for achievement above and beyond what is expected for an intern. Edward’s enthusiasm, intelligence, hard work and business-mindedness, in concert with his contribution to our work, were all completed to an […]
Ocean Science Consulting achieves New Zealand Government Department of Conservation (DOC) Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) course provider accreditation
Ocean Science Consulting (OSC) Ltd provides marine industries worldwide with, inter alia, Marine Mammal Observers (MMO), Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Operators and PAM equipment. Recently, OSC assisted the New Zealand Government Department of Conservation (DOC) in the production and development of their new Code of Conduct, that aims to reduce acoustic disturbance to marine mammals […]
OSC to attend oil and gas conference in Australia
OSC directors Victoria and Ian Todd are registered to attend The Australasian Oil and Gas Exhibition & Conference (AOG) taking place in Perth next month.
OSC to attend All Energy conference
Staff from Ocean Science Consulting will be attending the All Energy conference for the third year running. The conference will take place in Aberdeen on the 21-22nd May.
OSC directors arrive on gas production platform
After a cancelled flight and a full Day Of Waiting at the airport, OSC directors Ian and Victoria Todd are safely aboard a gas production platform. We commenced setting up the POD moorings successfully. Force 7-8, bitterly cold, howling gales, but we are both very happy to be here.
New Years Eve on an offshore gas prodution platform
The cook prepared a spectacular dinner (photo below), and we were waited on hand and foot. New Year’s eve was spent configuring moorings and PODs, but we got them all in the water just before midnight. They made an announcement on the tannoy outside, as we were the only crew working. Finished at just after […]