On the one hand many sailors want to use their own sea and ocean crossings to contribute to scientific research so there can be much more knowledge about the marine environment and to prompt wider action. And scientists need quality data to understand the ocean.
Ocean and offshore racing skippers have made it possible to make the first steps by taking measurements from their boats. But the sensors deployed are expensive and energy-hungry and scientific protocols require careful implementation. This is why a technological research and development project is underway to simplify data collection under sail.
