Argo Float Program

The Argo Float Program is an international initiative that deploys small, autonomous devices called floats into the world’s oceans. These floats drift with ocean currents, periodically sinking and rising to measure temperature, salinity, and other data at various depths. They transmit this information via satellites, helping scientists monitor changes in ocean conditions globally. This data is vital for understanding climate change, weather patterns, and ocean health, providing continuous, detailed insights that improve weather forecasting and support marine research. The program enhances our ability to observe and protect the world’s oceans on a large scale.