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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

It was a pleasure discussing SMART Cables at EarthX’s Brave New Ocean Conference. Pacific Peering’s SMART Cables will have a major impact on the #blueeconomy as we work to build a smarter future. Special thanks to Sid Thurston for coordinating, and Tracy Fanara, for moderating.

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UN Joint Task Force on SMART Cables @un-jtf-smartcables.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Ceci Cruz presented the latest Report of SMART Subsea Cables at the 9th ICG/PTWS-IUGG Joint Tsunami Commission Technical Workshop in Beijing. We are grateful to the IOC/UNESCO Secretariat, and all participating Member States for their support and engagement.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Pacific Peering is attending EarthX2025 Congress of Conferences hosted by @earthxorg.bsky.social ! April 21-25 in Dallas. I’ll be speaking about SMART Cables and the Blue Economy. Let’s shape a smarter more sustainable future together! 🌐 Registration: lnkd.in/gNkByC7M #EarthX2025

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UN Joint Task Force on SMART Cables @un-jtf-smartcables.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Better ocean data leads to better decisions. SMART Cables will provide real-time environmental insights to: 🌊 Predict climate patterns 🌊 Strengthen warning system 🌊 Support sustainable industries 🌊 Accelerate scientific innovation m.youtube.com/watch?v=AqDn...

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Revolutionizing Ocean Monitoring – Joint Task Force SMART Cables

YouTube video by WebsEdge Science

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UN Joint Task Force on SMART Cables @un-jtf-smartcables.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

This past Friday, our Chair - Bruce Howe, discussed SMART Cables at the Impossible Things Workshop hosted by ARDITI. Together, we’re transforming oceanic science and strengthening tsunami and earthquake early warning systems.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Project TamTam between New Caledonia and Vanuatu is the world’s first SMART project. The environmental sensors will combat climate change, protecting our ocean ecosystems and marine wildlife, as well as save the lives of vulnerable people groups through advanced tsunami warnings.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Pacific Peering is attending EarthX2025 Congress of Conferences hosted by @earthxorg.bsky.social! April 21-25 in Dallas. I’ll be speaking about Connecting Humanity and Understanding the Earth. Let’s shape a smarter more sustainable future together! 🌐 Registration: lnkd.in/gNkByC7M #EarthX2025

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Pacific Peering @pacificpeering.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Special thanks to Ingrid Puillat, Director General of EMSO, for organizing the terrific discussions on ocean observation. Pacific Peering’s SMART Cable projects will be a significant addition to ocean observation, and we look forward to working with all our partners in building a SMART future.

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Pacific Peering @pacificpeering.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Pacific Peering was in Rome to participate in EMSO’s Strategic Workshop. Our leadership team – Guillaume Durieux and Noel Buttin were honored to discuss SMART Cables, and the exciting developments of our MISTS project. 🌐 contact@pacific-peering.com Thank you for joining us in this exciting effort

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UN Joint Task Force on SMART Cables @un-jtf-smartcables.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

The TamTam cable is the world’s first #SMARTCable led by France between New Caledonia and Vanuatu. This project will bring unprecedented insights into the New Hebrides Fault, one of the most seismically active ocean regions in the world. This initiative exemplifies the blue economy in action.

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UN Joint Task Force on SMART Cables @un-jtf-smartcables.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Over 50 participants joined the “10TH SMART Cables Workshop” in person, with 90 more online, to delve into the potential of #SMARTCables and foster synergies across communities. A heartfelt thank you to the diverse countries and communities whose engagement made the Workshop a resounding success.

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Subsea Data Systems @susbsea.bsky.social · 11/09/2023

Tracking temperature changes in the deep ocean is difficult. The information provided by SMART cables would complement and provide additional resolution to other data sets that track these water temperature changes. eos.org/articles/tra...

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Tracking Marine Heat Waves - Eos

Heat waves can happen in the depths, invisible at the ocean surface.

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Subsea Data Systems @susbsea.bsky.social · 13/09/2023

STUDY - "A Numerical Study of SMART Cables Potential in Marine Hazard Early Warning for the Sumatra and Java Regions" Published article —> link.springer.com/article/10.1... Open Access —> eartharxiv.org/repository/v...

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A numerical study of SMART Cables potential in marine hazard early warning for the Sumatra and Java ...

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Subsea Data Systems @susbsea.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

This article outlines some of the challenges of monitoring potentially dangerous underwater volcanoes. SMART cables, equipped with sensors to detect both undersea eruptions and tsunamis, could help give advanced warning after a dangerous event. www.washingtonpost.com/science/inte...

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Subsea Data Systems @susbsea.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

"The Deep Ocean Observing Strategy (DOOS) is an international, community-based group that coordinates deep ocean observing to understand the state of the global deep ocean with respect to baseline conditions, response to climate change, and response to human disturbance." www.deepoceanobserving.org

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Deep Ocean Observing Strategy

DOOS is an international, community driven initiative that facilitates collaboration across disciplines and fields, elevates a diverse cohort of early career researchers and connects scientific advanc...

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Subsea Data Systems @susbsea.bsky.social · 24/09/2023

"Sustained ocean observations benefit many users and societal goals but could benefit many more. Such information is critical for using ocean resources responsibly and sustainably as the ocean becomes increasingly important to society..." www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....

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The Challenge of Sustaining Ocean Observations

Sustained ocean observations benefit many users and societal goals but could benefit many more. Such information is critical for using ocean resources responsibly and sustainably as the ocean becomes ...

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Subsea Data Systems @susbsea.bsky.social · 25/09/2023

"Sending sensors deep into the ocean could allow for earlier and more accurate tsunami warnings." www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...

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The Lifesaving Potential of Underwater Earthquake Monitors

Sending sensors deep into the ocean could allow for earlier and more accurate tsunami warnings.

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Subsea Data Systems @susbsea.bsky.social · 12/10/2023

SMART Cables are submarine telecommunications cables equipped with sensor packages inside their repeaters (amplifiers). SMART Cables will provide essential ocean variable data for long-term global climate monitoring. Learn more at www.subseadatasystems.com/what-are-sma...

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Subsea Data Systems @susbsea.bsky.social · 16/10/2023

"This SMART system would not only give more warning if a destructive tsunami was generated, but would give scientists more data on these elusive forces of nature." www.kitv.com/news/local/n...

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New technology could identify tsunami sooner

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- Hawaii is always at risk of a damaging or deadly tsunami. The earlier these destructive waves can be detected, the more warning people would have to get

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Subsea Data Systems @susbsea.bsky.social · 21/11/2023

"Thousands of miles of fiber-optic cable lining the seafloor are vulnerable to sea-level rise, storms and other climate impacts, research shows." 🧪 www.scientificamerican.com/article/glob...

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Global Internet Connectivity Is at Risk from Climate Disasters

Thousands of miles of fiber-optic cable lining the seafloor are vulnerable to sea-level rise, storms and other climate impacts, research shows

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Subsea Data Systems @susbsea.bsky.social · 27/07/2023

“SMART Cables will enable advancements in Tsunami and Earthquake Early Warning monitoring, global climate monitoring, providing substantial societal benefits through enhanced protection of life, property & telecommunications infrastructure.”

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What Are SMART Cables? — Subsea Data Systems

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 26/04/2024

Researchers want to add sensors to underwater cables that keep the internet and other telecommunications online to give them the ability to detect seismic activity. Dr. Bruce Howe joins us to discuss the potential of smart cables. www.sciencefriday.com/segments/int...

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How Underwater Telecom Cables Could Help Detect Tsunamis

Scientists are adding sensors to an underwater cable network to monitor changes in the ocean and quickly detect earthquakes and tsunamis.

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Subsea Data Systems @susbsea.bsky.social · 22/08/2023

Are you interested in learning more about SMART cables? Watch this fascinating and informative talk by Dr. Bruce Howe for the MIT lot Seminar Series entitled "Observing the Ocean and Earth with SMART Subsea Cables". youtu.be/qOL-Ax3_iR8

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Observing the Ocean and Earth with SMART Subsea Cables

SMART Subsea Cables will integrate environmental sensors into commercial submarine telecommunications cables spanning the global oceans supporting observatio...

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Jérôme OLLIER @jeromeollier.bsky.social · 17/12/2021

Actus Mer/Sea News: Big boost for global network of SMART seafloor cables, early warning systems - @SOESTnews dlvr.it/SFbJFw

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Subsea Data Systems @susbsea.bsky.social · 05/09/2023

"Widespread deployment of SMART subsea cables could boost scientific understanding of conditions related to climate change, ocean circulation, sea level monitoring & the structure of the Earth.” www.asce.org/publications...

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Subsea telecom cables could detect earthquakes, tsunamis

The telecommunication cable system could also be used to gather critical natural hazard data on volcanic activity.

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Subsea Data Systems @susbsea.bsky.social · 25/11/2023

"The SMART Subsea Cables initiative seeks to revolutionize deep ocean observing by equipping transoceanic telecommunications cables with sensors to provide essential information of the state of the ocean." oceandecade.org/actions/smar...

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Science Monitoring and Reliable Telecommunications (SMART) Subsea Cables: Observing The Global Ocean...

The Joint Task Force for SMART subsea cables is facilitating the integration of environmental sensors into trans-ocean commercial submarine telecommunications cables.

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Pacific Peering @pacificpeering.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Pacific Peering is kicking off project MISTS at PTC'25. This project is in collaboration with ASN, and funded by the European Union. Thank you for joining us in this exciting effort, as we bring you a SMART future.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Come by our booth #17 to learn about SMART Cables. We’ll be here all week at PTC’25. Pacific Peering’s TamTam cable represents the world’s first SMART Cable, and is a major advancement in ocean science and environmental protection.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Pacific Peering is attending PTC'25. Come talk with our leadership team about SMART Cables. We're leading the development of the world’s first SMART Cable projects, and have decades of telecom project experience.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Healthier oceans improve all aspects of the blue economy, and with SMART Cables, emergency teams will be able to reduce physical and economic damage from disasters, but most importantly – save lives by giving people the time to safely evacuate.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Our SMART Cable between New Caledonia and Vanuatu is the world’s first SMART project. The environmental sensors will combat climate change, protecting our ocean ecosystems and marine wildlife, as well as save the lives of vulnerable people groups through advanced tsunami warnings

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Pacific Peering is working to bring SMART Cables to American shores, and we’re championing the adoption of regulatory frameworks for SMART technology. Thank you to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy for being open to the idea of SMART Cables.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Pacific Peering is leading the SMART development on the Far North Fiber, a SMART Cable through the Northwest Passage along the Arctic Circle, connecting Japan, Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Norway, Finland, and Ireland.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Happy New Year from Pacific Peering! As we come to a close on one of the most consequential years in SMART Cable technology, we’d like to thank everyone who has made SMART Cables possible. Thank you for your work in building a smarter future.

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Pacific Peering @pacificpeering.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Pacific Peering is attending PTC'25. Come talk with our leadership team about SMART Cables. We look forward to meeting with you at one of the many PTC events as well as the UN’s Joint Task Force annual meeting on SMART Cables.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy New Year from Pacific Peering! The data from our SMART Cables will help scientists better understand climate change and extend tsunami warnings. Together, we’re saving lives, and saving the planet. From all of us at Pacific Peering, we wish you a very happy 2025 and a SMART Future!

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

What are SMART Cables? Science Monitoring and Reliable Telecommunications (SMART) cables are ocean data cables that have been upgraded with environmental sensors to measure temperature, pressure, and seismic movement. This will help combat climate change and provide advanced warning of tsunamis.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Pacific Peering’s SMART Cable projects will save hundreds of thousands of lives and empower environmental protection efforts. These sensors will extend tsunami warnings by multiple hours, giving people time to evacuate. We look forward to bringing you a SMART future through SMART Cables.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Science Monitoring and Reliable Telecommunications (SMART) cables are ocean data cables that have been upgraded with environmental sensors. These sensors will measure ocean temperatures, sea-level pressure, and seismic movement - the underwater earthquakes that cause tsunamis

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Why are we so excited about SMART Cables? SMART cables by Pacific Peering will save hundreds of thousands of lives and empower environmental protection. Our SMART Cables will extend tsunami warnings by multiple hours (currently measured in minutes), saving lives by giving people time to evacuate.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

The United Nations Joint Task Force on SMART Cables has been working to develop SMART cables for over a decade, and we are now bringing this idea to reality. Pacific Peering has three of the world’s first SMART projects. These projects will help protect our oceans and save lives

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

99% of the world’s internet travels on underwater data cables on the ocean floor. Our SMART Cables built by ASN are attaching environmental sensors to these cables to measure the health of the ocean, protecting our ocean ecosystems with unprecedented climate change data

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Pacific Peering is leading global deployment of SMART Cables. These projects are supported by the UN Ocean Decade, and will help protect our oceans with unprecedented climate change data, as well as save the lives of vulnerable people groups through advanced tsunami warnings.

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Pacific Peering's SMART Cable projects will protect beaches and save wildlife. Our SMART Cables are attaching environmental sensors to underwater data cables along the ocean floor to measure vital environmental metrics, helping scientists and policymakers protect our oceans

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Josh Richards @joshrichards1.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Pacific Peering's SMART Cable between New Caledonia and Vanuatu is the world’s first SMART project. The environmental sensors will combat climate change, protecting our ocean ecosystems and marine wildlife, as well as save the lives of vulnerable people groups through advanced tsunami warnings

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