Contenders for Ocean XPrize get a real-world test in Seattle – Sunburst Sensors in Missoula, Montana

Teams from around the world are competing at the Seattle Aquarium to develop new ocean-acidity sensors — and win $2 million in prizes.

Jim Beck, CEO of Sunburst Sensors http://www.sunburstsensors.com/ in Missoula, Mont., was a little more nervous about his entry’s durability. "It’s highly accurate," he said, peering into the tank. "But there are a lot of moving parts."

By Sandi Doughton

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