Tools of Oceanography and Current Technologies

Current Technology in Oceanographic Research

Oceanographers love their gadgets, especially technologies that explore deep into the ocean waters. Take a few minutes to explore for yourself the Dive and Discover website of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Here, you'll see some of the commonly used oceanographic tools for studying the oceans and the ocean floors.

Wow! Those are some amazing pieces of technology. But what does each study and how is each used for research? In this interactivity, use the previous and next buttons to investigate some of the current technology being utilized in oceanographic research. Click the player button to get started.

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