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www.sea-technology.com May 2016 / st 59 water in the predawn hours when the oceans are most acidic, drawing the gas out of the seawater and trans- ferring it to the atmosphere. If the bubbles have lower concentrations of carbon dioxide than the surround- ing water, the gas will diffuse into the bubbles. Compressors, which could be charged by solar power in the tropics, can create the bubbles. Community-Based Project In Bayou La Batre The City of Bayou La Batre, the Alabama Department of Conserva- tion and Natural Resources, and the NOAA Marine Debris Program have teamed up to remove 21 abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) and oth- er marine debris from the waters of Bayou La Batre, Alabama. They are also actively restoring marsh habitat, approximately 19,300 sq. ft., in the Bayou and leading community out- reach to prevent future derelict ves- sels and marine debris. This project runs through July 2016. ADVs are a problem in Bayou La Batre, mostly due to owners that have abandoned their vessels. They create serious navigational hazards and ecological threats by scarring and damaging the surrounding habi- tat, as well as creating felds of debris as the hulls, riggings, insulation and other materials decay. ADVs can also contain hazardous materials, such as oil, paints and lubricants, which can leak into and pollute the surrounding environment. The ADVs to be removed from the Bayou range from a fberglass skiff to an 80-ft. barge. To prevent future abandonment of vessels and marine litter, the proj- ect partners are also implementing a public awareness and outreach campaign to educate the local com- munity about proper mooring prac- tices and vessel disposal options. Outreach materials also target local high schools and middle schools to educate them on the impacts of ma- rine debris. Mauritius Teen Wins Wetlands Photo Contest Mevish Purmaissur, 17, from Mauritius is the winner of the World Wetlands Day Youth Photo Contest for his photo depicting a fsherman at work, which captured the contest's theme "Wetlands for Our Future: Sustainable Livelihoods." He won a trip to visit a wetland of his choice anywhere in the world, courtesy of Star Alliance Biosphere Connections. "I had decided to look for some pictures of people earning their liv- ing in wetlands," Purmaissur said. "So, one day I went to Mont Choisy, and a man carrying two fsh caught my eye, and I took the photo. My grandfather was a fsherman, and therefore I was motivated to use the example of a fsherman, who earns his living only in wetlands." Over 500 photographs from young people (15-24) were entered into the contest, depicting livelihoods such as fshing, water transport, ecotour- ism and the craft industry. The Ramsar Convention on Wet- lands is the intergovernmental treaty that provides the global framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands. Each member state designates at least one site of high value to the country and the world. There are cur- rently more than 2,200 Wetlands of International Importance, known as Ramsar Sites. ST AVAILABLE ON MOBILE PHONES, TABLETS, & e-READERS • Search option to fnd particular information • Contents and menus for instant viewing of specifc pages • Content can be shared through social network or e-mail capabilities • Hyperlinks for URLs and e-mail addresses in text • Swiping and pinching to enlarge page Arlington, VA 22209-2510 • T 703.524.3136 • F 703.841.0852 • seatechorder@sea-technology.com Go to www.sea-technology.com Free instant online access to extensive listings of the ocean market's various industries.