Technology Opportunities from University Technology http://www.university-technology.com/sectors/Marine Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:58:07 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/novel-method-for-acoustic-deterrence-(nmad)-of-seal-predation-on-fish-farms The NMAD has been developed by members of the Sea Mammals Research Unit at the Gatty Marine Laboratory and undergone fish farm field trials. The sound profiles of the NMAD have been designed to have the maximum effect on specific target species (e.g. seals) and the minimum on species not targeted (e.g. whales, porpoises) and can be tuned to elicit a pronounced and maintained avoidance response. Our wide experience of studying sea mammals allows our providing sound profiles targeted at chosen species without harming them or other marine residents. University Technology Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:42:04 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/novel-cathelicidin-based-anti-infective This novel anti-infective is derived from the cathelicidin protein from rainbow trout. Polypeptides, peptides and nucleic acids based on cathelicidin sequences have antimicrobial and immunostimulatory activity and have application both as a therapeutic and prophylactic to treat and prevent infection both as a pharmaceutical for clinical and veterinary use and also in aquaculture. University Technology Fri, 14 May 2004 14:26:43 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/variable-buoyancy-device-(vbd) Researchers at the University of Aberdeen are developing a novel, low power, variable buoyancy device (VBD) for use as a bolt on component of underwater vehicles. This VBD will be able to operate at greater depth and with a greater buoyancy change than any other device currently available. As such, the VBD has the potential to increase the capability of underwater vehicles over and above current specifications. University Technology Fri, 12 Dec 2003 11:17:26 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/oceanlab The University of Aberdeen Oceanlab is the first purpose-built ocean lander laboratory in the world. Located close to the centre of the North Sea oil industry at Newburgh on the river Ythan, the Oceanlab has direct access to the most sophisticated subsea industry suppliers in Europe. The Oceanlab is a 1100m2 facility with one of the most comprehensive subsea proving and testing suites in Europe. This new facility encourages industry and scientists to work together and provides access to its state of the art facilities on a commercial basis. University Technology Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:20:24 +0100