Oceanographic, seismographic and hydrographic surveys were completed after each nuclear blast. She participated in a NATO exercise and conducted oceanographic and hydrographic surveys. In the 1980s, drifting buoys were used in Antarctic waters for oceanographic and climate research. In the field of hydrography, she spent on an oceanographic and fisheries research vessel. Nevertheless, anthropogenic isotopes are also extremely useful for oceanographic measurements. Uses tended to be for nuclear weapons research or oceanographic (sonar) development. The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration maintains a National Weather Service office in Aberdeen. One notable current partnership is with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It is organized for the purpose of obtaining weather and oceanographic observations from transiting ships. They were observed using the deep submergence vehicle ALVIN from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Some function also as oceanographic research ships. Between 1910 and 1914, Nansen participated in several oceanographic voyages. Finally, the ecoregions are divided into ecosections for minor physiographic and macroclimatic or oceanographic variations. The submersible was transported back to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution after the fire. For flexibility, it was outfitted for many types of oceanographic and salvage missions.