Building the ultimate record of the ocean
Carl Wunsch continues to expand his foundational framework for understanding the behavior of worldwide oceans as a whole.
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Oceanographers produce first-ever images of entire cod shoals
Wide-ranging acoustic images could help researchers identify populations on the brink of collapse.
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Arctic ice sets speed limit for major ocean current
Long-term melting may lead to release of huge volumes of cold, fresh water into the North Atlantic, impacting global climate.
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Beach sand ripples can be fingerprints for ancient weather conditions | MIT News
Experiments show shifting ripple patterns can signal times of environmental flux.
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Collaboration to expand the study of microbial oceanography | MIT News
Simons Foundation-backed CBIOMES brings together researchers in oceanography, statistics, data science, ecology, biogeochemistry, and remote sensing.
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The race to build the Navy’s next fleet of ships | MIT News
Retired Rear Admiral Chuck Goddard OCE ’85, SM ’85 is leading a bid to design the US Navy’s next class of guided-missile frigates.
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Albatross robot takes flight | MIT News
Autonomous glider can fly like an albatross, cruise like a sailboat.
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Fundamental equations guide marine robots to optimal sampling sites | MIT News
New principled approach helps autonomous underwater vehicles explore the ocean in an intelligent, energy-efficient manner.
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Understanding microbial competition for nitrogen | MIT News
Interactions among microorganisms account for nitrite accumulation just below the sunlit zone, with implications for oceanic carbon and nitrogen cycling.
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Soft robotic fish swims alongside real ones in coral reefs | MIT News
Made of silicone rubber, CSAIL’s “SoFi” could enable a closer study of aquatic life.
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