2022 MATE International Competition
Join MATE as they dive in and celebrate our 20th World Championship of the MATE ROV Competition! For twenty years, MATE has inspired future generations to believe in our ocean. It is time, once again, to bring together the global community and challenge participants to become the blue tech heroes of tomorrow. This year, the MATE …
Shark Awareness Day
Like top predators in any ecosystem, sharks play an essential role in keeping the seas healthy and productive, and yet various threats make these ocean oligarchs a persecuted and vulnerable species. While no one is suggesting we go out and hug a great white on Shark Awareness Day, it’s the least we can do to …
International Whale Shark Day
We love these gentle giants of the ocean and are sad to say Whale Sharks are listed as Endangered and are at risk of extinction in the wild. International Whale Shark Day is used to highlight their wonder, their role in keeping our ocean ecosystems healthy and balanced – and the threats they face so that …
World Octopus Day
Octopuses are worthy of appreciation for a number of reasons. First of all, they are one of the earth’s great survivors. Indeed, despite their relatively short lifespan, octopus fossils date back more than 300 million years, meaning that they pre-date even dinosaurs. Octopus are also highly intelligent. With around 500 million neurons located in their …
World Jellyfish Day
Jellyfish are in the phylum Cnidarians an ancient group of animals with a history of more than 650 million years. The word Cnidarian comes from the Ancient Greek: knide = nettle, named after a type of plant with stinging hairs. They have soft, hollow bodies, live in water and generally have tentacles. Fun Fact: Moon Jelly can age backwards! …