Synchro

MBARI houses an effort called Synchro, which utilizes the Monterey Bay and areas in the Pacific Northwest as a technology testbed- where emerging tech can be tested and evaluated in facilities or at-sea for free by potential users. Another track include a collaborative pilot study design involving emerging tech and various marine groups to tell a story on what could be used to monitor potential offshore wind impacts. Our third track purchases and evaluates cost-effective tech to give valuable feedback to the developer and disseminate gear to a broader range of users. Synchro aims to bridge the gap between R&D innovation and widespread adoption of ocean technology by involving the technology users from the outset. "SYNCHRO"nizing technology testing in real-world conditions and user engagement helps accelerate the adoption of essential tools for observing an ever-changing ocean. The project is supported by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Oceankind, and Schmidt Technology Marine Partners.