Sharks becoming storm sensors
Scientists from the University of Delaware are using sharks equipped with sensors to collect data on water temperature, salinity, and depth in the ocean, aiming to improve the accuracy of hurricane strength predictions. The data is transmitted to satellites when the sharks surface, helping to develop more precise weather and climate models. The project focuses on shark species that frequently come to the surface, particularly those that store heat in the upper water layer that fuels hurricanes. The sensors are carefully attached starting from May near the coast, after attracting the sharks with bait, with consideration for the safety of the animals. If successful, the collected data will assist in better estimating hurricane strength before they reach the U.S. East Coast, enhancing weather forecasts and protecting coastal communities.
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