Gliders tracking whale calls, ocean waves

Gliders tracking whale calls, ocean waves: "Gliders tracking whale calls, ocean waves

By Associated Press
TARA GODVIN
Updated: 03/05/06

HONOLULU

Ocean scientists can now plunge into the middle of the sea without leaving their offices. Six-foot, 100-pound underwater gliders are swimming the oceans of the world and dutifully sending data home on everything from whale calls to the massive waves produced by hurricanes."