Open-source science hardware for an Open Ocean: Reflecting on the Year of the OpenCTD – Southern Fried Science

"At the beginning of 2024, I made a commitment to make it the year of the OpenCTD. A CTD is an oceanographic instrument that measures salinity, temperature, and depth. It is an essential tool in the conduct and marine scientific research. Access to CTDs often present a barrier to communities and knowledge seekers interested in studying their local waterways. The OpenCTD is a low-cost, open-source alternative to conventional CTDs which can be built for a fraction of the cost and maintained by the end user..."