For the last 20 years robotic floats have drifted around our oceans and reported back their measurements every 10 days. Dr Alejandra Shanchez-Franks tells us about how they have revolutionised our understanding of the role of the oceans in climate change.
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The Ocean and Climate Change: What is a CTD?
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Climate Change: Increasing Global Ocean Temperatures
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Ocean Explorers
Dive into the ocean explorer zone with the Marine Conservation Society to find out more about the secrets of our seas and what we can do to protect them.