COP28: A heated case for sustained ocean observations

GO-BGC’s Dr. Lynne Talley presents at COP28. Marine heatwaves are a significant ecological and socioeconomic threat, worldwide, and have been increasing in both duration and frequency, a trend that is likely to continue. Though heatwaves at the sea surface can...

Eastern South Pacific- Ward-Nitrifiers

December 2023 Four floats were deployed from the R/V Revelle on the Ward-Nitrifiers Expedition in the south Eastern Pacific. All four floats will be taking biogeochmeical measurements for the next 4-5 years. Float status including number of completed profiles to date...

South Atlantic- RR2309

September 2023 One GO-BGC and 5 SOCCOM floats were deployed from the R/V Revelle on the RR2309 Transit from Cape Town, South Africa to Valparaiso, Chile. Float status including number of completed profiles to date is available in the Float Status Table. Associated...

North Pacific- P14

October 2023 The R/V Mirai conducted the P14 cruise starting in Dutch Harbor, Alaska and heading south along 180W to 28N and deployed 7 GO-BGC floats along the way.  The first float, Mr Plank (#21818), was deployed in the Bering Sea, with the remaining floats deployed...

Pacific Ocean- TAO Mooring

August 2023 Six floats were deployed from the R/V Bluefin on the TAO Mooring Expedition in the central tropical Pacific Ocean. All six floats will be taking measurements to help detect early signs of El Niño and Southern Oscillation events.  Taking advantage of ships...