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December 12, 2003

October 29, 2003

Dr. Jonathan R. Matias presents to the Society for Protective Coatings’ annual meeting in New Orleans a paper on “Marine Biofouling Testing of Experimental Marine Paints: Technical Considerations on Methods, Site . To view the paper, click here 

August 13, 2003

June 2-4, 2003

Dr. Jonathan R. Matias makes a presentation to the NPCA (National Protective Coatings Association) Marine Offshore Coatings Conference in Virginia Beach on Biofouling Testing of Marine Coatings:  Laboratory Screening, Dynamic Testing and Marine Exposure Observations.

April 21, 2003

Poseidon Ocean Sciences,Inc. holds successful workshop on Nontoxic Antifouling Strategies in Pusan, South Korea. » More about the South Korea Workshop.

February 21, 2003

Poseidon Ocean Sciences, Inc. is sponsoring a one-day workshop in Pusan, South Korea on April 11, 2003. The workshop is entitled "Strategies in the Use of Nontoxic Antifouling Additives and Accelerated Test Methods to Evaluate the Antifouling Performance of Marine Paints." The conference shall focus on the performance of various natural products as antifouling additives to marine paints and laboratory test methods used in the screening of novel compounds and field test systems (static immersion and dynamic tests) that can accelerate the evaluation of new coatings.

February 19, 2003

Sister Dr. Avelin Mary has been conferred two of India's most prestigious national awards for her extensive work in antifouling research.

India's National Environmental Science Academy (NESA) in New Delhi has recognized Sr. Avelin as one of 14 Scientists of the Year for 2002. She will receive the award at the Academy's conference on March 7 in Calcutta.

The NESA is a registered scientific institution working with India's Department of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Environment and Forests.

In January 2003, Sr. Avelin was one of 12 recipients of the Jagruthi Kiran Foundation's 2003 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose National Award for Excellence.

The Chandra Bose award, recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), honors individuals - both foreign and Indian -- who have distinguished themselves in their careers and overcome odds to achieve excellence.

Sr. Avelin received the award in ceremonies held in Nagpur, India on January 23, 2003.

The award is named for Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, described by Mahatma Gandhi as a "Patriot of Patriots." Subhash Chandra Bose was one of India's influential activists who led the Indian National movement during the country's fight for independence from Britain. 

February 11, 2003

Poseidon Ocean Sciences, Inc., a member company of the Poseidon Life Sciences Group, announces the opening of the Poseidon Marine Coating Test Center in Fort Pierce, Florida.

The new regulation against the use of tributyl tin in marine paints and the renewed interest in nontoxic coatings have stimulated active research in many marine paint companies to develop novel marine coatings. Poseidon's facility is located within the Link Port inlet of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution. It is designed to evaluate coated test panels against fouling communities normally found along the eastern seaboard of the United States. The Center currently conducts static immersion tests. A dynamic testing capability is planned by mid-2003. » More about HBOI.

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