Ship-based studies of ocean physics, chemistry, and biology are being augmented by measurements from undersea robots, moored instruments, satellites, and coastal radar installations. At the same time, ocean research is becoming increasingly collaborative, interdisciplinary, and global. Potential payoffs include better understanding of climate change and better management of fisheries. Rutgers oceanographers Scott Glenn and Oscar Schofield review progress toward a network of 'ocean observatories' that could operate year-round, worldwide.
From Sounds of Science with Patrick Regan Added 05/07/08.

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Medical debris continued to pose problems for the start of Labor Day weekend along some Cape May County beaches. The town of Avalon allowed swimmers back into the ocean at some of its beaches on Friday afternoon, after closing all of its beaches in the morning because six syringes were found. An additional sweep turned up nothing.
Earlier in the week, nearly 200 syringes washed up in Avalon, forcing the town to close some of its beaches throughout the week.
Josh Kohut interview to WHYY radio station Added 08/29/08

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