19 Worst Case Scenarios Archive

14. June 201822. June 2018

Worst Case Scenarios: Introduction

(Update 22.06.2018: Expanded list of proposed scenarios) In this category we would like to list potential “Worst Case Scenarios”, their prevention and handling. The results of each scenario naturally link to two different applications:

structural measures of the habitat (to be considered during planning and construction of the habitat)
emergency procedures (to be considered before accommodation)

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17. May 201817. May 2018

Bioversal Fire Extinguishers

The kind of fire extinguishers for an underwater habitat is an important issue. It should be effective, but must not contaminate the entire atmosphere. A considerable solution might be the Bioversal technology represented by Gröschl Brandschutz GmbH (former Bioversal Umwelttechnik und Handels GmbH) in Austria. Continue reading “Bioversal Fire Extinguishers”

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31. December 2017

Worst Case: Lightning

This chapter aims to find preventions and handling to reduce risks of a lightning strike. All proposals that may help to improve it are welcome. Continue reading “Worst Case: Lightning”

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11. December 201711. December 2017

Worst Case: Habitat Flooding

In this category we would like to list potential “Worst Case Scenarios”, their prevention and handling. “Habitat Flooding” is the first of this series. Others are about to follow.

This chapter aims to find preventions and handling to reduce risks for the case of a habitat flooding. All proposals that may help to improve it are welcome. Continue reading “Worst Case: Habitat Flooding”

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Within this scope we are convinced that this is the best approach to attract attention for the marine habitat and increase interest to its environmental issues.

Sea Shepherd UK calls on cruise ship companies to postpone future voyages to the Faroe Islands
Sea Shepherd is calling on cruise companies visiting the Faroe Islands to show their opposition to the hunting of hundreds of pilot whales and dolphins each year by removing the Faroe Islands from their future cruise ship itineraries. Sea Shepherd has been leading the opposition to the grindadráp (or ‘grind’ as these hunts are commonly […]
SDI and Sea Shepherd UK launch the first accredited ‘GHOSTNET RECOVERY’ speciality course
Scuba Diving International (SDI) and Sea Shepherd team up to develop and launch the first accredited ‘GHOSTNET RECOVERY’ speciality course PRESS RELEASE – 16th August 2019 Scuba Diving international are very proud to work with Sea Shepherd UK to develop a’ Ghostnet Recovery’ speciality course. Ghostnets are a huge problem in our oceans. Fishing nets, […]
Forest Green Rovers launches a Sea Shepherd-inspired third kit
Forest Green Rovers have unveiled a striking new third kit for their cup games, inspired by Sea Shepherd – and to help raise vital funds for our work. Omar Todd, Global Director of Special Operations and Rob Read, Chief Operating Officer of Sea Shepherd UK visited the club this week to meet Dale Vince, the […]
Victory for Whales as Iceland Delays Whaling Permit
Over 150 Fin Whales Spared from Slaughter in 2019. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vIuC7b9laI] Reykjavik, Iceland – June 8th, 2019 – In a significant win for cetaceans, the government of Iceland has not issued a permit to allow Hvalur Hf to hunt fin whales this year, sparing over 150 whales from slaughter. The Fisheries Minister published regulations setting […]