APPG launches second inquiry into the Future of Ocean Technology
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Ocean has today launched an inquiry into the Future of Ocean Technology. This will be the APPG’s second inquiry since its formation in May 2022.
This inquiry will look at the innovative and modern approaches to sustainable ocean technology and infrastructure. This includes aspects such as mapping and monitoring marine protected areas, dealing with disused oil and gas fields, offshore wind, and protection of submarine cables. In all these cases, technology holds the key to success, and so the APPG is interested in the future of ocean technology. This could include AI tools, underwater vehicles, sensors, research platforms, and ocean-based energy generation solutions, including tidal, wave and offshore wind.
The inquiry will close at 17:00 on Wednesday 12 July. Respondents are asked to submit evidence and any questions to: contact@oceanappg.org. Please can you keep all responses limited to 500 words per question. This inquiry will cover Great Britain, Northern Ireland and British Overseas Territories.
Questions:
Are we currently experiencing an ocean technology revolution?
What role can new ocean technologies play in mitigating and adapting to climate change?
Assess the effectiveness of emerging sustainable ocean technologies.
Outline key methods for sustainable ocean technologies.
If there is enough funding and support for research to develop new technologies?
What are the current barriers for emerging ocean technologies, including those which enable marine science research, as well as marine and ocean-based renewable energy technologies?
What is the impact of AI and software on future ocean technologies?
How can the new Departments for Science, Innovation and Technology, and for Energy Security and Net Zero, best support growth into the future of ocean technology?
Do you feel that the Government is doing enough to support future ocean technology projects? What action would you like them to take?
Where can ocean technology go next?