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Traditional oceanographic sampling techniques allow scientists to get only "snapshots" of what is taking place in the ocean, rather than a complete continuous picture. In the past, scientists worked independently within their disciplines to answer questions about the ocean. Let's explore how the COOLroom creates a collaborative environment where biologists, physical oceanographers, engineers, and ocean modelers work together to explore the coastal ocean.