Oceans in Action workshop nears

BILOXI, Miss. -- The Marine Technology Society's TechSurge Oceans in Action Workshop is scheduled for Aug. 13 and 14 at the IP Casino Resort in Biloxi. Events on the 13th include exhibit set-up, patron check-in and a reception. The next day featured speakers will detail major technologies developed or implemented since the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. There also will be exhibits from agencies and companies involved in marine science and technology projects. To register, click here. Also on the 14th, the Stennis Space Center's Mississippi Enterprise for Technology will host one-on-one business matchmaking sessions. The deadline to schedule meetings is Aug. 6. For a list of participating agencies and to register, click here. (Source: Tcp, 08/01/12)