Powering clean oceans
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy monitoring supports offshore wind, wave, and tidal projects by characterizing environmental conditions and impacts. Programs measure waves, currents, turbidity, noise proxies, and ecological indicators to optimize siting and operations. Data ensure minimal ecosystem disturbance and inform permitting and adaptive management.
Offshore renewable energy projects, such as wind and tidal systems, interact with marine environments.
Renewable energy installations rely on accurate ocean data for planning and environmental safety. Measuring temperature, salinity, and currents helps engineers optimize turbine placement and assess ecological impacts. These observations guide compliance, reduce risks to marine habitats, and advance clean energy solutions for a sustainable future.
Sustainable energy data
Sea-Bird Scientific instruments deliver trusted renewable energy data
Nitrate
Monitor nitrate to prevent harmful buildup and maintain water quality for fish.
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Salinity
Monitor dissolved oxygen to prevent stress and ensure optimal growth in aquaculture.
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Temperature
Control temperature for ideal fish growth and prevent harmful thermal fluctuations.
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Turbidity
Indicates sediment and particles reducing water clarity and light. High turbidity limits coral photosynthesis and growth.
Our turbidity solutions
Renewable Energy Risks
Challenges in Offshore Renewable Monitoring and Why Accuracy Matters
Offshore renewable projects face harsh conditions, shifting currents, and sediment plumes that complicate environmental compliance and structural safety. Turbidity and salinity affect foundation stability and corrosion, while temperature and nutrients influence ecosystem health. Reliable met-ocean data is critical for siting, operations, and adaptive management. Sea-Bird Scientific instruments deliver precise, long-term measurements of physical and chemical parameters, ensuring defensible data for sustainable energy development.
HydroCAT-EP V2 Multiparameter CTD Sensor
Factory calibration and streamlined reference checks enable users to generate scientifically...
SBE 37 MicroCAT
The SBE 37 MicroCAT is a high-accuracy conductivity and temperature (pressure optional) recorder...
ECO V2 Optical Sensor
Dive into the next generation of optical monitoring with Sea-Bird Scientific’s cutting-edge ECO V2...
Making an impact
How our solutions are shaping renewable energy implementations
Discover how government, academic, and industry leaders use Sea-Bird Scientific instruments to advance research, monitor ecosystems, and shape global water policy.
Case Study
10.01.25
Revealing the Complex Dynamics of Antarctic Ice Shelf Melting with Sea-Bird Scientific’s SBE 49 FastCAT CTD + PDIM
This highlight was developed in partnership with the British Antarctic Survey. Sea-Bird Scientific interviewed Peter Davis, Ph.D., co-PI of the MELT project as part of the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration at the British Antarctic Survey.
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Technology Guide
10.01.25
Inductive Modem Telemetry
Ocean scientists, researchers, and offshore engineers
are leveraging inductive modem technology to enable
seamless, cable-free data transmission between
subsurface instruments and buoy systems—streamlining
deployment and enhancing long-term monitoring
capabilities.
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Technology Guide
10.01.25
Sensors for AUV-ROV & Autonomous Platforms
Autonomous and remotely operated underwater vehicles
are revolutionizing ocean science by accessing environments
beyond the reach of traditional research methods. These
platforms, equipped with high-precision sensors, enable realtime
data collection while dramatically reducing operational
costs.
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