Scientists call for a new strategy for polar ocean observation
Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 14:10
in Earth & Climate
A team of oceanographers has outlined a polar ocean observation strategy they say will revolutionize scientists' understanding of marine ecosystem response to climate change. The approach, which calls for the use of a suite of automated technologies that complement traditional data collection, could serve as a model for marine ecosystems worldwide and help form the foundation for a comprehensive polar ocean observation system.