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Received 23 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTCArchived 11 Nov 2026, 19:05 UTC
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SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) - MONTEREY
General / Miscellaneous
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) will be conducting autonomous, unmanned maritime vehicle operations using two Liquid Robotics, Inc. Wave Gliders in Monterey Bay. The scope of operations includes continuous scientific ocean data collection utilizing Wave Gliders remotely attended from MBARI. Operations are scheduled to take place 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from January 12, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Wave Glider vehicles will be deployed in the vicinity of Moss Landing and will operate continuously between latitudes 36.30000° N and 37.20000° N, extending shoreward from as far west as -122.97650° W. Each Wave Glider is approximately 8 feet by 2 feet (surfboard size), yellow/copper in color, with a contact plaque and a mast extending 1 meter above the water surface supporting a flag. The vehicles are wave-powered, carry no fuel, lubricants, or hydrocarbons, move at speeds of approximately 1 knot, and are designed to give way or part if encountered by a vessel. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. For further information, please contact MBARI at 831-775-1700 or [email protected], or Liquid Robotics 24/7 WGOC Operations at 888-574-4574 or +1 408-636-4205.
USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 44/2026