= Mooring (oceanography)
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In oceanography, "mooring" refers to the process of anchoring a floating platform, buoy, or other oceanographic instruments to the seabed to maintain their position in the water column. Moorings are typically equipped with various sensors and devices for collecting data on oceanographic parameters such as temperature, salinity, currents, and wave heights. A mooring system generally consists of several components: 1. **Anchor**: A weight placed on the seabed to hold the mooring in place.
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