Open Ocean Observing

Open Ocean Observing involves collecting data from the vast, uninhabited parts of the world's oceans to better understand their physical, chemical, and biological properties. Using networks of ships, autonomous vehicles, buoys, and satellites, scientists monitor conditions like temperature, currents, sea level, and marine life. This information helps track climate change, manage fisheries, predict weather, and protect ocean health. By observing the open ocean continuously and on a large scale, researchers gain critical insights into how oceans influence global systems and respond to environmental changes.