This is an account of the most recent activities concerning the deployment of the NOAA/PMEL-engineered Map-CO2 Buoy, as well as an account of the maintenance activities. This buoy is destined to be moored near the NOAA/AOML-engineered ICON/CREWS pylon (http://lppr1-log.blogspot.com) at La Parguera, Puerto Rico.
Image shows typical bottom substrate where bottom anchor (railroad wheel?) will be positioned, in 16' of water, at the end of the shallow leg of buoy moorings. The material is loose, with no hard bottom within finger-poking distance below the surface. Photo (click to enlarge) by Derek Manzello.
Image shows typical bottom substrate where bottom anchor (railroad wheel?) will be positioned, in 37' of water, at the end of the deep leg of buoy moorings. The material is primarily sandy. Rather hazy photo (click to enlarge) by Derek Manzello.
Dwight Gledgill (left) positions anchor of location float, while Jules Craynock awaits with tape measure and note-board. Photo (click to enlarge) by Derek Manzello.
