SMART Cables for Climate and Disaster Risk Reduction: One Ocean Science Congress Presentation
At the One Ocean Science Congress 2025, researchers Ceci Rodriguez Cruz and Bruce Howe presented a comprehensive overview of SMART subsea cables for observing the oceans for climate and disaster risk reduction .
Key Benefits Identified:
Climate change monitoring: Ocean circulation and sea level tracking
Tsunami and earthquake early warning: Disaster risk reduction
Seismic monitoring: Earth structure and related hazards
Risk quantification: Informing sustainable development of coastal and offshore infrastructure
Cable protection: Warning of external hazards and improving routing of cable systems
The presentation emphasized that SMART Cables are "perfect examples of the Blue Economy in action," demonstrating how telecommunications infrastructure can serve dual purposes for scientific research and public safety .
