July 2018 – Page 2 – Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative

Study author Guillaume Novelli deploys the eco-friendly CARTHE drifters, which are designed to measure shallow-depth surface currents. Photo credit: Cédric Guigand.

Study Describes Design and Testing of an Effective Biodegradable Ocean Drifter

July 10, 2018

Scientists detailed how they designed and tested an ocean drifter that tracks and measures shallow-depth (0.60 m) surface currents. The final version, called the CARTHE drifter, is made from a polymer produced by bacteria fed with corn sugar.

New Sea Grant Publication Describes Underwater Research Technology

July 3, 2018

Have you ever wondered how scientists ‘see’ under water? The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative is pleased to announce a new Sea Grant publication about the technology scientists use to look at and study the deep ocean, specifically manned and unmanned vehicles.