In-Situ Underwater Surveys
Gather Complete and Accurate Data on Oceans Health
By providing in-situ data collection services with its SEAEXPLORER gliders, ALSEAMAR contributes to informed decision-making by monitoring marine ecosystems.
Data reports delivered by ALSEAMAR feed into international data models, such as Digital Twins of the Ocean.
ALSEAMAR's Scientific Research Department
ALSEAMAR’s scientific research department is made up of experts in underwater monitoring: oceanographers, acousticians and SEAEXPLORER glider specialists.
They gather and analyse the collected data and deliver accurate and complete reports on oceanographic parameters.
Oceanic processes studies : providing scientists with reliable and accurate data to decipher the mechanisms of ocean transformation
Underwater observatory piloting : operating autonomous observatories to guarantee continuous real-time monitoring of ocean health
Wide area assessment : producing rapid maps of vast underwater areas to inform development and investment decisions
Contributing to the Monitoring of Marine Ecosystems
Acoustic Assessments
- Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM)
- Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA)
Environmental and Marine Assessments
- Physical oceanography
- Metocean monitoring
- CO2 cycle monitoring
- Marine food chains
- Anoxic water zones
- Red tides (Nitrate)
- E.coli contamination
- Marine heatwaves
Governmental Studies
- Natural disaster early warning system
- Hurricane / medicane intensity
information - EIA (Environmental impact assessment) & WIA (Wildlife Impact Assessment)
- Marine heatwaves
SEAEXPLORER Glider Fleet
A fleet of 20 gliders is maintained in ALSEAMAR’s workshop and includes the system updates.
With over 40 parameters available, the teams are ready to conduct all kinds of underwater data collection missions.