Plankton nets are used to collect plankton, tiny plants and animals, in order to observe them. Biological oceanographers use plankton nets that are specially designed to collect organisms in high volumes.
Chemical Oceanographer- Nansen bottle
A Nansen bottle is a plastic or metal cylinder that is lowered from a cable into the ocean to obtain samples of seawater. The conditions of the water, such as temperature, can then be measured and tested.
Physical Oceanographer- FLIP
FLIP is an open ocean research vessel that is capable of flipping to a vertical position. It is used for collecting meteorological data and studying wave height, acoustic signals, water temperature, and density. FLIP has no engines or other means of propulsion and must be towed to open water.
Geological Oceanographer- Bathymetric maps
Bathymetric maps are used to give a measurable description and visual presentation of the terrain underwater. A bathymetric map is color-coded to coordinate with different depths of water.
Geophysical Oceanographer- Drilling ship
A drilling ship is a vessel that has been equipped with a drilling apparatus. It is most commonly used for offshore drilling of new gas or oil wells or for scientific drilling.
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