Posts by Amber Coogan
Sea-Bird Scientific Issues Notice for Certain CDOM Fluorometers
Sea-Bird Scientific has issued a notice regarding certain CDOM fluorometers, which have been reported to produce biased measurements. The source of this bias has been identified as stemming from three distinct root causes:
- Incorrect primary CDOM standard
- In situ bias
- Out-of-tolerance UV LED
Pioneer 21 Cruise Cancellation
Due to unforeseen circumstances requiring shipyard repairs to the R/V Armstrong, it was not possible to conduct the fall service cruise for the Pioneer MAB Array, originally scheduled for December 2024. All array infrastructure remains in place and data are available via telemetry. The moorings will be refreshed during the spring 2025 cruise, currently scheduled for March 2025. Glider and AUV missions will continue to operate as normal.
Read MoreExploring OSU’s Ocean Observatories Initiative Through Virtual Reality
Students and faculty at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) had the opportunity to participate in a 360-degree virtual reality (VR) tour of Oregon State University’s (OSU) U.S. National Science Foundation’s Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Ocean Observing Center in Corvallis. Led by Dr. Jonathan Fram, co-PI and project manager for the OOI Endurance Array, the tour provided an in-depth look at the advanced instruments and systems used to study the ocean’s physical, chemical, geological, and biological processes.
Hosted remotely, the tour allowed participants at OIMB to engage with the facility through live-streamed video, filmed using cutting-edge VR technology by Darryl Lai from OSU Productions. This immersive format enabled attendees to explore the facility virtually and ask real-time questions, making it an accessible and informative experience.
The event was complemented by guest lectures from visiting oceanographers Dr. Léo Mahieu and Dr. Mareike Körner, postdoctoral researchers from OSU’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS). They shared insights about their research and career trajectories, offering inspiration and guidance to students interested in oceanography.
This unique event showcased the innovative tools and collaborative efforts that the OOI is using to advance modern ocean research. Check out the recording of the OSU/OOI tour here.
Read MoreUW Physics Lab Engineer to Speak about Science of Underwater Sound
Eric McRae’s work has taken him to the research vessel Thomas G. Thompson in the northeast Pacific Ocean, as well as the research vessel Atlantis in 2019, for the Ocean Observatories Initiative’s deployments of its Regional Cabled Array Shallow Profilers.
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