Fleet Survey Team (FST) sailors and a civilian conducted five hydrographic surveys of confirmed and unconfirmed submerged World War II era aircraft off the coast of Pensacola, Florida using a multi-beam echo sounder on behalf of Naval History and Heritage Command, Aug. 7, 2022. FST, comprised of approximately 65 military and civilian members, is a rapid-response team with capabilities to conduct quick-turnaround hydrographic surveys anywhere in the world. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command directs and oversees more than 2,500 globally-distributed military and civilian personnel who collect, process and exploit environmental information to assist Fleet and Joint Commanders in all warfare areas to make better decisions faster than the adversary. (Photo by Lt. Cmdr. Bobby Dixon)
Rear Adm. Piret presents the data shown on NOAA’s Science on a Sphere to Prince Albert II of Monaco during the International Hydrographic Organization Assembly 2023 in Monaco. (Credit: LCDR Bobby Dixon, Naval Oceanography Public Affairs Officer)