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An ocean first: Underwater drone tracks CO2 in Alaska gulf
Summary by Ground News
The glider is the first configured with a large sensor to measure carbon dioxide levels in the ocean. The autonomous vehicle was deployed in the Gulf of Alaska this spring. The research could be a major step forward in ocean greenhouse gas monitoring. Data collected is being used to study ocean acidification that can harm marine life.