Latest research
As we wait to hear if one of our recently submitted papers is accepted for publication in Mammal Review, it seems like the perfect opportunity to explore the latest research. At OSC, our research focuses mainly on marine mammal acoustics. With concern growing about how anthropogenic noise has the potential to affect marine mammals, the […]
Spott Road renovations: the boundary wall & electricity supply
Stonemasons discovered an old gateway from the main road whilst rebuilding our boundary wall. Although currently overgrown with bushes and ivy, it will be restored, and remain as a point of access to the office. Next on our to do list is electricity; Trenching for the new supply cables commenced this week, and ducting has […]
Passive Acoustic Monitoring
Passive Acoustic Monitoring is an important part of the work carried out by OSC Ltd. Currently we have a number of operators working in the field to put mitigation measures in to practice on board seismic vessels. Hydrophones towed behind the vessel are used to detect the sounds of marine mammals; this week our observers […]
Spott Road renovations – the boundary wall
After months of planning and many design discussions, we are all happy to see that renovations have started at our new premises on Spott Road, Dunbar. First off is the rebuilding of the stone wall.
A place for nature
It has been another busy week in the OSC office, with new contracts coming in, tenders going out and plenty of admin to keep us busy. Plans for Dunbar SciFest are now in the final stages; it looks set to be a good weekend. Meetings with landscapers mean work on our reserve could be starting […]
OSC head out into the community for Dunbar SciFest
As Dunbar SciFest approaches, preparations are well underway for our stall ‘Whales, dolphins, porpoise & man-made sound’. It is set to be a great event, for which we have plenty planned. Amongst life sized models of harbour porpoise, whale sound clips, quizzes and information for all ages, our Managing Director is going to be doing […]
Plans progress for the new premises
We are all thrilled to hear that planning permission has been granted for our new office. Though, plenty of meetings need to be arranged and decisions made before we can really set about transforming the old into the new. Meanwhile, work is flooding into the office, our book deadline is approaching and keeping everyone busy […]
Whales cause excitement in the office..
An excitable buzz is floating around the OSC office at the moment as news of blue whale sightings come in from our PAM operators. Photo opportunities were limited due to poor weather conditions, but of course, just as the camera was put down to rest, the whales came in nice and close ready for a […]
February and the start of a busy field season..
After a busy winter in the OSC office, work is really kicking off in the field, I think we have an exciting year ahead of us! Reports of grey seal sightings are filtering into the office from our field supervisor who has been enduring the winter weather as a Marine Mammal Observer since January, but […]
PAM operators head to Southern hemisphere…
Two of our lucky PAM operators embarked on the long journey to the Southern hemisphere last weekend, arriving tired, jet lagged but ready to bask in the sunshine before boarding. Keeping a close eye on the ocean during a coastal walk proved to be a good idea and resulted in the first marine mammal sighting […]