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Long-term ocean observations can be extremely costly and time-consuming. Typical data collection methods include large, manned platforms on or above the water that drive sensors to areas of interest. The operation and maintenance of a research vessel, with equipment and crew, traditionally have been a massive endeavor.

Transmitting instrument data files via satellite directly from anchored sub-surface moorings has just become a reality. The ability to capture data prior to mooring recovery allows traditional subsea remote sensing installations to become near real-time observation systems.

The U.S. Navy and its NATO allies have long viewed the Arctic as a potential battlefield, especially for nuclear powered submarines that can safely and covertly maneuver under the ice for extended periods of time. Operating friendly submarines, and looking for enemy submarines, requires a foundational knowledge of the environment and how the dynamics work.

For centuries, ocean exploration was besieged by the legend of the Kraken, a merciless creature from the deep with an insatiable appetite for intrepid North Atlantic seafarers. In both lore and literature, the fabled sea monster would rise from the abyss to claim its bounty before retreating to its lair, a murky habitat found only at unfathomable depths.

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Coming on the heels of the new tri-service maritime strategy (“Advantage at Sea”), the Department of the Navy has now released an updated framework for the Arctic region—“A Blue Arctic: A Strategic Blueprint for the Arctic.”