NEWS
EGIM recovered after nearly three months operation off La Palma Island’s volcanic eruption
On the 21st of January 2022 PLOCAN observatory’s team recovered the EGIM, deployed in 500m depth last October in waters off the volcanic eruption of La Palma island, with the support of Research Vessel IEO Angeles Alvariño. PLOCAN is a member of EMSO ERIC (European Multidiciplinary Seafloor and water column Observatory) and in charge of
PLOCAN facilitates the study of the impact of the La Palma volcano on the marine environment
PLOCAN, the Unique Scientific and Technical Infrastructures (ICTS), is collaborating with the University of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (ULPGC) on a study of the La Palma volcano and its interaction with the marine environment. PLOCAN is uniquely positioned to provide the logistical and technological input to this partnership, enabling a research campaign that operates within
EMSO monitors the impact of La Palma volcano on the ocean with the support of PLOCAN and the UPC
The European Multidisciplinary Seafloor and water column Observatory (EMSO) has deployed the EMSO Generic Instrument Module (EGIM) in waters near La Palma to assess and monitor the impact of the volcano’s activity on the marine ecosystem, with the support of the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya ·
PLOCAN puts into operation an unmanned surface vehicle to observe the waters near the volcano of La Palma
The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) has put into operation in waters off the west coast of La Palma affected by the eruption of the volcano an autonomous surface vehicle (wave glider) equipped with scientific instruments that allow continuous measurement of meteorological atmospheric variables on the surface and water salinity, temperature, dissolved oxygen,
PLOCAN, practicing the ocean we want to have
PLOCAN develops a living-lab which addresses the challenges for restoring the health of our oceans through a new relationship with the environment based on effective protection and sustainable use, in line with the goals of the decade of the oceans and the sustainable development goals of the UN 2030. It is a unique research infrastructure
PLOCAN participates in rescue drills of maritime accidents with the Spanish Air Force
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