Scientists turn sharks into real-time ocean observers with sensors

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Researchers at the University of Delaware are leveraging sharks as dynamic mobile data collectors. These tagged sharks collect crucial data on ocean temperature and salinity, which play an essential role in enhancing hurricane intensity forecast models.

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