Insights
White papers, technical studies and data analysis from our marine geoscience team.
Data Analysis
De-Risking Deepwater Exploration: How Seep Hunting Provides Direct Evidence of Charge and Reduces Dry Holes
A technical paper (co-authored by MGC and Seephunter) demonstrating that seep hunting is a scalable, physics-based method that reduces charge uncertainty and materially lowers the probability of dry holes in deepwater exploration (April 2026)
A First Look at Nova Scotia, Canada Offshore Wind
An initial assessment of the Nova Scotia, Canada Wind Energy Areas show amazing potential for Offshore Wind. (August 2025)
Seabed Stability Assessment
Assessing Seafloor Stability Risks Using a Novel GIS-Based Weight-of-Evidence Tool: Implications for Offshore Asset Management (TBD)
Technology Assessments
AI for Seafloor Characterization
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are transforming how seafloor characterization datasets are processed and understood. Seafloor characterization from geophysical data provides a foundation for integrated assessments of benthic habitats, evaluation of geohazards, and siting and construction plans. (January 2026)
The Truth About HISAS
The Truth About AUV HISAS – “You Can’t Handle the Truth”: Evaluating HISAS Integration on Offshore Survey AUVs for Seabed Characterization and Regulatory Frameworks. (July 2025)
Examining MAS
Examining Multi-Aperture Sonar (MAS): A Cutting-Edge Evolution in Side-Scan Sonar for High-Resolution Geophysical Imaging (Aug. 2025)
