Study published today in Nature Geoscience led by CIMASRosenstiel NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Lab AWI Media shows that a critical piece of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation #amoc in the North Atlantic has weakened by about 12% over the past two decades. Read more:bit.ly/448qIMr

At AOML, oceanographer Jennifer McWhorter's research investigates the effects of open ocean dynamics on coral reefs and is involved in the Biogeochemical-Argo program. Check out her new study here: bit.ly/4cMzpQH

AOML Acting Deputy Director Chris Kelble, Ph.D. will be a Federal Lead Coordinating Lead Author on first-ever National Natural Assessment (NNA) for the chapter entitled: 'Opportunities for America's Future.'

Learn more here: aoml.noaa.gov/chris-kelble-p…

In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth , we would like to highlight AOML Oceanographer & Chief Scientist for Leg 3 of the PIRATA Northeast Extension cruise: Dr. Renellys Perez. Renellys was the Principal Investigator for the PNE project from 2017-2021 and is now the Co-PI.

Scientists and crew will deploy 5 profiling floats (2 core Argo, 1 BGC Argo, and 2 ALAMO floats) and 5 surface drifters at various locations along the PIRATA Northeast Extension cruise track. The deployments will occur where there are gaps in information about the global ocean.

The CTD (conductivity, temperature, and depth) is a tool used in oceanography, providing important information about physical, chemical, and biological properties of the water column. The PIRATA cruise will collect ~60 CTD profiles during its journey (each taking 1.5-3 hours).

PIRATA buoys measure near-surface and subsurface ocean temperature, salinity, velocity, & atmospheric variables like wind direction and speed, air temperature, humidity, and rainfall. The cruise plans to visit 6 PIRATA moorings (1 French, 1 Brazil, and 4 US).

Stay tuned!

The PIRATA Northeast Extension cruise departed from Mississippi aboard the NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter NOAA Marine/Aviation & will return to the same location after over 100 days at sea! Follow along this week as the cruise travels to the tropical Atlantic to service moorings & collect samples

Meet five #WomenofNOAA who are advancing our knowledge of marine heatwaves, the impacts they have on marine ecosystems, and how we can better prepare for them in the future.

research.noaa.gov/2024/03/21/mee…

#WHM #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM 24

Meet AOML hurricane researchers Shirley Murillo and Kathyrn Sellwood, featured in a new NOAA Research post:

This week we’ll be highlighting the crew and research being performed on the IO8S GO-SHIP as they deploy floats, drifters and collect water samples from the surface to the sea floor beginning in Antarctica.

Stay tuned!

Happy International Women's Day!
On this day, we recognize the AOML women who work to advance our mission and continue to inspire future scientists with their passion and dedication. The Women at AOML prove everyday that science and STEM is for everyone!

AOML leadership and hurricane researchers attended the 2024 Tropical Cyclone Observations and Research Forum (TCORF) this week at NOAA's Aircraft Operations Center, presenting information on the 2023 hurricane season as well as future plans for the 2024 Hurricane season!

The A13.5 GO-SHIP cruise has successfully completed more than 64 stations with the CTD and deployed 1 Deep Argo float, 8 Biogeochemical-Argo floats, 3 EM-Apex floats, and 10 SVP Drifters.

Stay tuned as they continue collecting crucial data on ocean chemistry within the region!

To start off the “AOML-At-Sea” Takeover, we are highlighting the A13.5 GO-SHIP cruise aboard the R/V Marcus G. Langseth.

Join us as we spend the week diving deeper into the research, what they’re seeing and the scientists at AOML currently on board!

Scientists at AOML are gearing up for a busy season at sea with three research cruises that departed in February. We will be sharing an inside look at each cruise, so keep an eye out for more content in the coming weeks!
Learn more about each cruise here: bit.ly/3UCkj9P

In honor of “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day,” we would like to shout out our Physical Oceanography Division’s engineering group who incorporate innovative design techniques for new oceanographic instruments.
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Scientists at AOML are developing a new, low-cost instrument able to remotely collect eDNA in the absence of human activity known as 'SASe' as a means to unlock key information on the biodiversity present in essential marine ecosystems. Learn more here: aoml.noaa.gov/new-edna-sampl…

2023 hurricane season data is now available in DOHRIS (Data for Ocean and Hurricane Research and Intensity Studies)!

DOHRIS is a database that brings together #atmospheric and #ocean data for the study of #hurricanes in the Atlantic basin.

Explore: bit.ly/48oSHrO

AOML is at #OSM24 ! Join us Today at 12:45pm for a special Town hall celebrating 50 years of ocean and atmospheric research at
NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Lab and NOAA PMEL