US scientists tag sharks to help forecast hurricane intensification
Sharks are being used as mobile ocean sensors by University of Delaware researchers in a new study that could help improve hurricane forecasts. Electronic tags attached to sharks collect water temperature, salinity and depth data as the animals move through the Atlantic. Scientists hope the information will improve understanding of ocean conditions that influence hurricane intensity.
Scientists in the United States are exploring a novel approach to gather ocean data that may enhance hurricane forecasts. Researchers from the University of Delaware are attaching small electronic tags, known as CTD tags, to sharks swimming off the US East Coast. These tags record crucial information like water temperature, salinity, and depth as the animals traverse the ocean.
The goal is to utilize sharks to collect measurements from challenging regions of the Atlantic that are typically difficult and costly to monitor. The research, led by marine scientist Aaron Carlisle, aims to augment existing ocean data and improve the understanding of hurricane formation and intensification.
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