Uncrewed Vehicle Helps Fill Data Gaps in Northeast’s Difficult-to-Reach Areas

Scientists used a DriX to collect mission-critical data throughout southern New England, which could complement long-term surveys by filling gaps in places NOAA vessels and aircraft can’t reach.

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From nose to dorsal fin, the body of a false killer whale surfaces above the water. Behold the rounded head, dark coloration, and torpedo-like body of the false killer whale. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Marie Hill (Permit #25754)
A black and white Southern Resident killer whale leaping out of the water. The fin of another whale is visible and a boat and mountains are in the background. Southern resident killer whales. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Candice Emmons
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small purple flowers in front of a piece of driftwood on a beach. Volunteers are activated to help with efforts that enhance native beach dune vegetation. Shown here: Baby blue eyes (Nemophila menziesii). (Credit: The Bay Foundation)
A large school of parrotfish swim over a bright coral reef towards the camera. A large school of Pacific slopehead or tan-faced parrotfish, swim over the reef at Wake Atoll in search of food. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Andrew Shantz
Strings of rectangular grey bags float on the surface of a calm bay on a sunny day. Floating bags are one of many ways to grow oysters. Credit: LaDon Swann
A woman with sunglasses smiles as she holds a large red grouper on a boat with a clear blue sky in the background. Anglers in the Gulf of America will have an extended 2025 season and increased catch limit with the publication of a new emergency rule. Credit: Hubbard’s Marina.

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