From July 13th to 14th, AOML researchers conducted a hydrographic survey along 27N in the Florida Straits as part of the Western Boundary Time Series project aboard the R/V F.G. Walton Smith. The cruise conducts surveys to quantify Florida Current volume transport and water mass changes.
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- Scientists conduct experiments in the Florida Straits. Image credit: NOAA
- Scientists conduct experiments in the Florida Straits. Image credit: NOAA
- Summer interns gain valuable field work experience. Image credit: NOAA
- Scientists work to analyze data taken on the cruise. Image credit: NOAA
- Scientists get ready to conduct night time surveys in the Florida Strait. Image credit: NOAA
- Scientists sharing a laugh aboard the ship. Image credit: NOAA
- Night time surveys were conducted on this cruise. Image credit: NOAA
- Scientist getting ready to perform their experiment. Image credit: NOAA
- Scientists and crew enjoying their time on the ship. Image credit: NOAA
- View from the Walton Smith on the water. Image credit: NOAA
- View of downtown Miami taken on the ship. Image credit: NOAA
- Deep Orange sunset view of the Florida Straits aboard the R/V Walton Smith, 2017.