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Robotic gliders provide key tool to measure ocean sound levels


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Tue, 12/17/2019
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At a time when ocean noise is receiving increased global attention, researchers at Oregon State University and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have developed an effective method to use an underwater robotic glider to measure sound levels over broad areas of the ocean. Joe Haxel is quoted. 

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