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Ocean observing systems

A yellow submarine glider floats on the ocean surface.
Posted inResearch Spotlights

Autonomous Minisubmarine Measures Seawater Conditions

by Terri Cook 23 November 2020

Forecasts of carbonate chemistry in coastal ecosystems determined from seasonal robotic measurements can improve fisheries management and help mitigate short-term ocean acidification events.

An iceberg floats in the Southern Ocean.
Posted inResearch Spotlights

Ship-Based Measurements Overestimate Southern Ocean Carbon Sink

by Kate Wheeling 19 November 201929 September 2021

New research suggests that combining ship- and float-based observations provides a more accurate measure of how much carbon the Southern Ocean absorbs.

Map of the present-day Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network, showing moorings, ships of opportunity, and time series measurements currently in the network
Posted inScience Updates

Progress and Planning in Understanding Ocean Acidification

by J. A. Newton, F. Chai and M. Dai 18 July 2019

The 4th Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network (GOA-ON) International Workshop; Hangzhou, China, 14–17 April 2019

A seal with a radio transmitter on its head surfaces in the ocean
Posted inScience Updates

Designing the Global Observing System for Marine Life

by P. Miloslavich, N. Bax and E. Satterthwaite 26 June 2019

Identifying the Backbone of a Global Observing System for Marine Life and Planning Its Implementation for the Next Decade; Santa Barbara, California, 5–7 March 2019

Macroalgal assemblages on rock substrata
Posted inScience Updates

Keeping a Watch on Seaweeds: The Forests of the World’s Coasts

by P. Miloslavich, C. Johnson and L. Benedetti-Cecchi 9 January 2019

Planning the Implementation of a Global Long-Term Observing and Data Sharing Strategy for Macroalgal Communities; Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 24–26 September 2018

Posted inNews

Christopher N. K. Mooers (1935–2018)

by G. Mellor, M. Bowman and C. Collins 3 October 2018

This passionate physical oceanographer, a leader and catalyst in coastal studies, explored many facets of nearshore circulation and advanced the modeling and forecasting of coastal dynamics.

Western boundary current off Florida
Posted inEditors' Highlights

Energetics of Western Boundary Current Surface Flows Are Similar

by J. Sprintall 31 July 2018

Despite different wind forcing and air-sea heating conditions, the surface layer energetics of two Western Boundary Current systems in different ocean basins are surprisingly similar.

Posted inResearch Spotlights

Satellites Accurately Capture Ocean Salinity in the Arctic

by Sarah Stanley 16 November 2017

On-the-ground measurements are notoriously difficult in the harsh environment of the Arctic, but satellites could help close the gap in measuring sea surface salinity.

Researchers compare Argo float data with modeling to better understand changes in ocean color and biochemistry
Posted inResearch Spotlights

Autonomous Floats Shed New Light on the Ocean’s Many Hues

by Sarah Stanley 11 May 201711 May 2017

Argo float data reveal regional deviations from existing models of the relationship between ocean color and biogeochemistry.

Researchers examine the exchange of carbon dioxide between the air and water in an Arctic region where thick ice has prevented ship passage.
Posted inResearch Spotlights

How Arctic Ice Affects Gas Exchange Between Air and Sea

by Sarah Stanley 14 April 2017

Scientists begin to fill a major data gap by investigating carbon dioxide dynamics in a remote region of the Arctic Ocean.

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