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Rutgers University’s Master of Science in Operational Oceanography (MOO) program continues to distinguish itself as a leader in applied oceanographic education, celebrating a series of achievements in 2025 that underscore its academic excellence, student success, and faculty mentorship. Now entering its seventh year, the MOO program has graduated 27 students, each...
Barbara Maurer says sitting under the Ventnor Fishing Pier is her happy place. “I usually go to the beach about three or four times a week, and I go early in the morning,” said Maurer, who lives in Galloway Township. On Tuesday, Maurer spotted something on the shoreline that caught...
Last week, the Vetlesen Caribbean Hurricane Ocean Glider was launched! This is an important step in strengthening Caribbean ocean observing and hurricane forecasting efforts, and crucial support to the GOOS Ocean Observing Co-Design programme’s work on tropical cyclones. 21 July 2025 The RU 29 glider, as part of the OceanGlider network, will dive up to...
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