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What if researchers could deploy underwater cameras and sensors without costly acoustic release systems, tangled surface lines, or complex vessel logistics?

For #MethodsMonday, Marko Radeta et al. introduce MARS (Multipurpose Auto-Release System), a low-cost, programmable system that uses smartphone-controlled timers and natural ballast to recover aquatic monitoring equipment from depths up to 278 m. The system offers a flexible solution for BRUVS, drop cameras, passive acoustic monitoring, landers, and other aquatic observation platforms.

Swipe through to see how MARS works, from deployment and release to the biodiversity observations it captured.

📄 Read the article in #ASLO_Methods: MARS: Programmable multipurpose auto-release system for aquatic observations: doi.org/10.1002/lom3.1…

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The #ASLO_ECC invites you to attend a special webinar "Interdisciplinary Approaches to Enhance Understanding of Aquatic Systems" as part of the Amplifying Voices series.

🗓️ 9 Nov at 4pm ET (10 Nov at 10 am NZT)

Register at aslo.org/amplifying-voi…

The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as its next Executive Director.

The Executive Director will advance ASLO's mission through its publications, conferences, partnerships, and professional development programs and initiatives to support a global community of aquatic scientists.

Read more here: aslo.org/call-for-appli…

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Last call for 2027 ASLO Awards nominations!

Today is the deadline to recognize outstanding scientists across the #aquaticsciences with a nomination. Your input helps celebrate excellence in our community!

Nominations close Oct. 1, 2026 aslo.org/nominations-op…

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Applications are now open for the 2027 ASLO Emerging Fellows Program! Fellows receive mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities, and support to participate in the 2027 Aquatic Sciences Meeting.

Read more about the program here: aslo.org/call-for-appli…

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