ASA AND NAMEPA ANNOUNCE MARINE SCIENCES PROJECT AWARDS COMPETITION FOR HIGH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND ACADEMIES

News Release American Salvage Association August 8, 2012

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Alexandria, VA – The Education Committees of the
American Salvage Association (ASA) together with the North American Marine
Environmental Protection Association (NAMEPA) announce a special awards
competition for marine science projects conducted at the high school and
undergraduate college levels. This initiative is intended to highlight the
importance of preserving the marine environment through the use of sound
environmental practices, to raise awareness of the art and science of marine
salvage, and to promote careers in the salvage and maritime industries. 
Experimental science or engineering projects involving marine sciences that
were conducted in 2012 at the high school or undergraduate college level are
eligible. Projects should focus on one of the following broad marine science
areas: Marine environmental care, marine engineering, ocean engineering,
meteorology, underwater robotics, air emissions from ships, alternative fuel
supplies for ships, oil and chemical spill remediation, offshore well control,
diving systems, marine biology, marine ecosystems, marine microorganisms, ship
design, ship breaking, recovery of sunken ships, cargo, fuel or pollutants,
other marine salvage related or marine environmental projects. 
Project abstracts of 300 words or less and a technical paper describing the
project will be accepted until September 15, 2012. Winners will be notified on
or before October 15, 2012. 
1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be recognized.
Additional "special recognition" awards may be presented dependent upon
submissions. First prize winners will be invited to receive their awards at an
industry event of the ASA and NAMEPA in the fall of 2012. For additional
information on the competition and to submit an entry, please go to:
http://www.americansalvage.org/science-fair/.

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The American Salvage Association is a trade association promoting
professionalism and improving marine casualty response in North American coastal
and inland waters. Visit www.americansalvage.org. 
The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) is a
maritime industry-led initiative which engages maritime businesses, government
and the public to "Save our Seas" by promoting sound environmental practices.
NAMEPA operates as a nongovernmental organization committed to preserving the
marine environment through educating seafarers, port communities and students
about the need, and strategies, for protecting this important global resource.
For more information, please visit: www.namepa.net. </DIV></BODY></HTML>