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To Krill or Not to Krill? That Is the Question

Autonomous Gliders in the Antarctic

Gliders can’t actively search for krill, but that’s the whole idea.
January 29, 2023 - Survey ,
Map showing where glider flies. dark line show gliders fly through Bransfield Straight and the near Cape Shirreff

Emergency Recovery

Autonomous Gliders in the Antarctic

A very un-merry Christmas for one glider.
January 24, 2023 - Survey ,
team of scientists on side of boat holding onto recovered glider.

Not All Who Wander Are Lost

Autonomous Gliders in the Antarctic

Gliders, for example, might just be avoiding obstacles in their paths.
January 16, 2023 - Technology ,
large cruise ship off in distance. Parking lot in fore front.

Glider Piloting with Jen: A Glider Honors a Beloved Friend

Autonomous Gliders in the Antarctic

This year, a special glider is flying in the Southern Ocean.
January 08, 2023 - Survey ,
A bright yellow glider being lowered into the ocean. scientist in Zodiac assisting with deployment. Glider “Adrian” getting deployed from the R/V Laurence M. Gould. Credit: Andrew Titmus

Let the Science Conclude!

Autonomous Gliders in the Antarctic

It was a short, eventful field season after a long, eventful year.
January 24, 2022 - Technology ,
Scientists recover glider Large yellow glider hoisted out of ocean. Two staff guiding glider out of the ocean onto the vessel. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

And the Hits Just Keep on Comin’

Autonomous Gliders in the Antarctic

Greetings from Punta Arenas, Chile! We’re finally here, but our stuff still isn’t.
December 13, 2021 - Survey ,
Checking out the gliders at the port agent’s warehouse in Punta Arenas Checking out the gliders at the port agent’s warehouse in Punta Arenas. Credit: NOAA Fisheries Jen Walsh

No One Said This Was Going To Be Easy Part 1

Autonomous Gliders in the Antarctic

Part 1: The wheels on the bus go ‘round and ‘round…until they don’t.
November 29, 2021 - Survey ,
Antarctic Division staff standing by airplane getting ready to depart for Chile. Campers getting ready to board their flight in Oakland. Credit: NOAA Fisheries