Autonomous Gliders in the Antarctic

To Krill or Not to Krill? That Is the Question

Gliders can’t actively search for krill, but that’s the whole idea.

January 29, 2023 - Survey ,

West Coast

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 ,

West Coast

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 ,

West Coast

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 ,

West Coast

bright yellow glider being lowered into the ocean. scientist in Zodiac assisting with deployment.

“Adrian” getting deployed from the R/V Laurence M. Gould. Credit: Andrew Titmus

The U.S. AMLR Program Gliders Are Back With Exciting New Updates!

Autonomous Gliders in the Antarctic

New sensors offer the promise of new insights into Antarctica’s tiniest residents

January 04, 2023 - Survey ,

West Coast

Photo caption: Taking over the conference room at our hotel in Chile to prepare gliders and other instruments for deployment. Photo credit: Jen Walsh

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 ,

West Coast

Large yellow glider hoisted out of ocean. Two staff guiding glider out of the ocean onto the vessel. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

Let the Science Commence!

Autonomous Gliders in the Antarctic

After weeks of delays, campers are campin’ and gliders are glidin’.

January 18, 2022 - Survey ,

West Coast

large vessel off in distance. yellow glider close to surface in forefront of image

The glider AMLR05, finally deployed along the Antarctic Peninsula, with the NSF vessel RVIB Nathaniel B. Palmer in the background. Photo credit: National Science Foundation.

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 ,

West Coast

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 2

Autonomous Gliders in the Antarctic

Part 2: Our field gear is on a slow boat to Chile.

December 06, 2021 - Survey ,

West Coast

Timeline of our 2021 shipment. What is usually a two-month journey for our scientific gear has taken longer than three months this year. 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 ,

West Coast

Antarctic Division staff standing by airplane getting ready to depart for Chile.

Campers getting ready to board their flight in Oakland. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

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