Maritime archaeology

CITGO Sponsors Four Nautilus Ambassadors to Explore the Ocean Aboard Famed Explorer Dr. Robert Ballard's Exploration Vessel Nautilus

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Friday, May 10, 2019
Maritime archaeology, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, RMS Titanic, Robert Ballard, EV Nautilus, Nautilus, Ships, Oceanography, Maritime history

The Nautilus Ambassador Program, which invites teachers aboard the research vessel E/V Nautilus to learn about ocean science, embarks on a four-day voyage offshore of Los Angeles, California.

Key Points: 
  • The Nautilus Ambassador Program, which invites teachers aboard the research vessel E/V Nautilus to learn about ocean science, embarks on a four-day voyage offshore of Los Angeles, California.
  • The program is co-funded by CITGO and the Ocean Exploration Trust (OET), a non-profit founded by renowned explorer Dr. Robert Ballard to support ocean exploration.
  • The ambassadors will join the Corps of Exploration aboard E/V Nautilus as they explore ancient submerged shorelines and caves on Osborn Bank near the Channel Islands in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
  • The program is operated by OET and Nautilus Ambassadors are chosen for their passion for learning and involvement in STEM education.

HNTB Adds Two Experienced Environmental Planning Professionals, Liz Suh and Lilly AcuñA, in Southern California

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Thursday, November 8, 2018
Environmental law, Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology, Maritime archaeology, Environmental planning, HNTB, Planning, Ramboll Environ, Health

Elisabeth "Liz" Suh joined the firm as director of environmental planning (highway) and Lilly Acua serves as environmental planner.

Key Points: 
  • Elisabeth "Liz" Suh joined the firm as director of environmental planning (highway) and Lilly Acua serves as environmental planner.
  • "We are pleased to welcome both Liz and Lilly to our expanding Southern California environmental planning and sciences team of professionals," said Jack Allen, HNTB national environmental planning practice leader and vice president.
  • Liz Suh brings more than 17 years of experience developing, managing and delivering the environmental aspects of various transportation studies for the most complex highway projects in Southern California.
  • Lilly Acua has more than 12 years of transportation experience, including environmental planning, project coordination and community outreach support.

Ismael Cala on the panel for Amazon's 5th Literary Award

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Friday, June 29, 2018
Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology, Maritime archaeology, CALA

MIAMI, June 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazon has announced the 5th Literary Award for Independent Authors in Spanish.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, June 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazon has announced the 5th Literary Award for Independent Authors in Spanish.
  • Ismael Cala, best-selling author, communicator and conference presenter, will be part of the panel that will judge the authors' works, along with Blanca Miosi, Fernando Gamboa and Isabel Acua.
  • Five finalists will be chosen, with one winner of the 5th Amazon Literary Award.
  • He is President and founder of Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation.

CITGO and Ocean Exploration Trust Bring Award-Winning Teachers Aboard Exploration Vessel

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Maritime archaeology, RMS Titanic, Robert Ballard, Citgo, Maritime history

The program is co-funded by CITGO Petroleum Corporation and the Ocean Exploration Trust (OET), a non-profit founded by renowned explorer Dr. Robert Ballard to support ocean exploration.

Key Points: 
  • The program is co-funded by CITGO Petroleum Corporation and the Ocean Exploration Trust (OET), a non-profit founded by renowned explorer Dr. Robert Ballard to support ocean exploration.
  • They will undoubtedly share their experience in ocean exploration in their communities and incorporate what they learned into their curriculum."
  • We are thrilled to be again working with OET on this innovative program and look forward to seeing how the teachers bring ocean exploration to life in their classrooms."
  • Our international program is launched from aboard the Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus, offering live exploration to participants on shore and the public via live video, audio, and data feeds.