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Smart Satellite Buoys Reducing Ghost Gear and Protecting Oceans
How Blue Ocean Gear’s smart buoys, powered by Ground Control’s Iridium satellite IoT connectivity, help fishermen track and recover gear in real time, reduce “ghost gear”, and unlock valuable ocean data.
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November 19, 2025
Mapping Monsoon Currents to Support Coastal Livelihoods
How NOC used RockBLOCK 9603 and Iridium to track monsoon currents in Tanzania’s Pemba Channel; low cost ocean data that supports fisheries, policy and livelihoods.

November 11, 2025
Charting New Waters: The Impact of Satellite IoT on Oshen’s Ocean Robots
How Oshen’s ocean robots use satellite IoT technology to revolutionize marine research, enhance forecasting, and monitor wildlife globally.

November 25, 2024
Scaling Ocean Data Collection Through Satellite-Enabled Buoy Technology
Discover how Sofar Ocean uses Ground Control’s RockBLOCK 9602 satellite modem to power real-time ocean data collection with reliable connectivity.

November 11, 2024
Transforming Arctic Iceberg Monitoring: Low-Cost, Open-Source Tracking Solutions
How innovative low-cost, open-source technologies like the Cryologger Ice Tracking Beacon are transforming iceberg monitoring in the Arctic.

August 23, 2024
Tech-Driven Conservation: How Hack the Planet is Revolutionizing Anti-Poaching Efforts in Zambia
Discover how cutting-edge sensor and satellite technology is combating illegal poaching in Zambia’s national parks, protecting endangered species and preserving biodiversity.

August 20, 2024
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