The spring bloom appears to have begun. Despite the significant variabilility in pre-bloom conditions, all 4 gliders and the working float show higher chlorophyll, oxygen, scattering and attenuation in the upper ocean. More details are posted on the web site.

Eighteen days after vehicle deployment, one float has died, but will probably be rescued and revived in a few weeks on the Knorr. The other float is fine. Four seagliders are working well, but are having trouble staying close to the floats due to strong and variable currents.

The web site is rolled out today. Welcome to new visitors.

Scientists will begin mobilizing for the Knorr cruise later this week in Reykjavík.