August 30, 2024
by Gabrielle Farina
Comments Off on New buoy is detecting meteotsunamis in the Great Lakes
People love the expansive shorelines of the Great Lakes, and will often hit the beach on a warm summer afternoon to swim, play and cool off. But scientists have recently discovered that meteotsunamis – waves caused by sudden atmospheric pressure … Continue reading
August 5, 2024
by Gabrielle Farina
Comments Off on Why NOAA GLERL’s largest vessel is one of its most critical research tools
Throughout 2024, NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary. But in addition to celebrating our own birthday, GLERL shares its anniversary with one of our most important assets – the R/V Laurentian. Added to … Continue reading