Pacific Coastal & Marine Science Center
Monterey Bay Studies
The floats, which hold the instruments up off the bed, are normally strung out in a straight line.
On recovery, they may tangle as they return through nearly 2 miles of water after the anchor is released.
The current meters are brought aboard after the floats.
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