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Global BGC-Argo

SOCCOM researchers are actively involved in efforts to develop a global biogeochemical observing system of ~1000 Argo floats equipped with SOCCOM-type biogeochemical sensors.

Global Ocean Biogeochemical (GO-BGC) Array


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Biogeochemical Argo Science & Implementation Plan


Biogeochemical Argo website


MacArthur 100&Change Proposal: An Ocean Health Early Warning System
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EOS Article: Bringing Biogeochemistry Into the Argo Age

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