The @SOCCOMproject deploys hundreds of autonomous floats to extend the sparse biogeochemical data available from the Southern Ocean. But what does it take to build this innovative technology? Scientists from University of Washington and MBARI work together to build the floats. In this time-lapse video, MBARI Research Specialist Peter Walz assembles the pH sensor that attaches to the top of the float. After testing, he will send it to UW for final assembly of the entire float. ⠀ ⠀ Don't let this 20-second video fool you, it takes a significant amount of time to assemble hundreds of floats for deployment! This assembly actually took a little over 15 minutes. The entire team is working hard to get ready for the Antarctic field season.⠀ ⠀ #soccom #argofloats #argoarray #southernocean #antarctic #ocean #oceantech #oceanography #biogeochemistry #BGCargo #stem #stemed #stemeducation #engineering #scienceandtechnology #oceanscience #MBARI #timelapse #chemicalsensor #oceanchemistry #marinetech #STEM #STEMed #engineering #oceanscience