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A new study led by Rutgers researchers reports long-term warming and shifts in salinity in the Caribbean Through‑Flow (CTF), a major ocean current that connects the tropics to the North Atlantic. The findings, published in Nature Scientific Reports, suggest that ongoing changes in this region may play a role in...
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....
June 19, 2025 Rutgers University’s Center for Ocean Observing Leadership recently welcomed a distinguished delegation from Catalonia, Spain, and industry partners from California for two days of collaboration focused on advancing ocean observing technologies and sustainable fisheries management. The visit, held June 17–18 at the Rutgers Department of Marine Science,...
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The Sentinel Mission: A global mission of community and exploration
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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