G7 Future of Seas and Ocean Initiative

Biogeochemical Argo

This illustration of the Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Observations and Modeling (SOCCOM) float system depicts trajectories of floats deployed from a ship as well as the communication of float data back to land via satellites. Credit: SOCCOM Project, Princeton University
This illustration of the Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Observations and Modeling (SOCCOM) float system depicts trajectories of floats deployed from a ship as well as the communication of float data back to land via satellites. Credit: SOCCOM Project, Princeton University

A Global Ocean Biogeochemical Observatory Becomes a Reality

Observing System (Action Area 1) / By

Building on the successful Argo network of seafaring temperature and salinity sensors, work is underway to deploy 1,000 floats equipped to study ocean biogeochemistry in greater detail than ever. Beyond serving needs for basic research and science advances, real-time observations from BGC-Argo will also inform a diverse range of stakeholders and facilitate solutions for sustainable ocean management.