Abstract
There is a worldwide shortage of hydrographic personnel (van Wegen, 2021, Hydro International 2008). Calls for action to address this issue include the IHO’s Hydrography at Sea opportunities, while intiatiative such as Seabed 2030 are bringing broader attention to the field and helping to catalyze new discussions and partnerships in hydrography (IHO, 2024). The global sea floor mapping community needs to develop a broader workforce pipeline. We would like to highlight the importance of providing time at sea and leadership opportunities in developing a robust workforce. We start with an overview of a selection of current exchange and training programs that have public calls for applicants, along with a timeline of seagoing opportunities that have open applications to students/ early career scientists. We follow up our timeline of programs, with a poll of community members on awareness of training, and access to and participation in sea-going opportunities across many sectors. This study aims to gather basic metrics about existing training, especially in the present workforce of individuals involved in at sea operations.
Date Created
3/18/2025
Department
Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping
Publication Date
3-18-2025
Series
2025 US Hydro Conference
Language
English
Medium
Conference Abstract
Conference Date
March 16-20, 2025
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Recommended Citation
Kinney, Juliet; Wigley, Rochelle; Cardigos, Sara; Bellabad, Fahima; and Freguette, Larissa Marques, "Raising Awareness about Hydrographic Careers through Sea-Going Opportunities" (2025). Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping. 1755.
https://scholars.unh.edu/ccom/1755
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