UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

From Space to the Sea: Using Advanced Technology to Understand the AMOC

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), the giant current system often called “the Atlantic Ocean’s conveyor belt,” plays a huge role in regulating Earth’s climate and transporting heat and nutrients throughout the ocean. In this Evening at Skidaway Q&A, Dr. Nicholas Foukal explains how satellites and other advanced tools are helping scientists better understand and track changes to the vital current system.

Evening at Skidaway — July 21

Evening at Skidaway — Robots Below the Surface: How Underwater Gliders help Hurricane Forecasts (and You!)

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Aerial view of a waterfront research facility with several buildings surrounded by trees, a dock with a blue and white boat, and a large grassy area in the background.