The Rutgers University Center for Ocean Observing Leadership (RUCOOL) is creating knowledge of our ocean planet by pushing the limits of science and new technologies while inspiring future generations of ocean explorers.

The Sentinel Mission will try to circumnavigate the global ocean following nautical rules by an underwater robot. The goal is to demonstrate new technology developed by Teledyne Marine Inc and promote curiosity of the ocean planet. The mission will use the newly developed Teledyne Marine’s Sentinel autonomous underwater vehicle. Our our goal is to build global unity, contribute scientific discoveries, and inspire a sustainable relationship with our world’s oceans.

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Barbados set to be hub for marine science

BARBADOS IS BEING seen as a future hub for marine innovation, hurricane forecasting and scientific education. Regional and international ocean experts made that announcement at the pre-launch media briefing for the Vetlesen Caribbean Hurricane Ocean Glider at the Barbados Blue Dive Shop in Aquatic Gap, Needham’s Point, St Michael yesterday....

Drones to the Rescue: Tackling Urban Heat Islands and Greening our Cities

July 9, 2025 — New Brunswick, NJ This summer, a group of motivated middle school students from across New Jersey got a hands-on introduction to cutting-edge science through the Rutgers 4-H STEM Ambassador Program. Led by Hugh Roarty, Rick Lathrop, and Jessica Stitt, the students explored topics ranging from remote...

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