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Feb 05, 2009 12:00 AM
Scientists have set up a network of 3,000 “futuristic, 1.5 metre-tall ocean robots” that simultaneously measure all of the world's oceans.
The project known as Argo uses satellites to provide detailed data every 10 days.
Australia has provided 248 of the devices, similar to the contribution of France and the UK.
Argo Australia is also possible because of the contribution of...
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