Satellite-tracked drifter that follows near-surface currents
By Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
2012 (approx.)
![Underwater photo of a floating contraption with sails to help it follow the currents.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/GuamDrifter.jpg?itok=lEasfuwl)
Detailed Description
Underwater view of satellite-tracked drifter following near-surface currents off Guam in 2012. Similar drifters were used to track coral larvae in the Hawaiian Islands during the July 2013 spawning of the reef-building coral Montipora capitata.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.