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Mission Brief The Monk is drifting.On June 23rd, the Monk was at 39.1239°N, 55.4052°W — carried by currents, thermoclines, and the physics of the deep. |
01The Challenge
Somewhere in the North Atlantic, a profiling float named "The Monk" is drifting — guided by currents, thermoclines, and the physics of the ocean. It's one of Seatrec's infiniTE™ floats, powered by thermal energy harvested from the temperature gradient between warm surface waters and the cold deep.
We know its last confirmed position. What we don't know — and what we're asking you to figure out — is exactly where The Monk will surface on July 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM PDT.
No hints. Just your read of the ocean, or your most inspired guess. Use the live tracker to study its trajectory. Dig into Gulf Stream data. Or go with your gut. Closest guess wins — ties broken by earliest submission.
Contest Brief
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📍 Last Confirmed Position ON 6/23/26 39.1239°N, 55.4052°W ⏰ Contest Deadline July 5, 2026 · 11:59 PM PDT |
🔍 Track Live 📅 Position Updates REVEALED Until June 28, 2026 · 11:59 PM PDT |
02What Is the infiniTE™ Float?
The infiniTE™ is Seatrec's flagship ocean profiling float, designed to operate autonomously for years without battery replacement — harvesting energy from the ocean's natural temperature gradient to power itself and collect critical oceanographic data on every dive cycle.
The Monk has been tracing the currents of the Atlantic, and its track tells a story of eddies, meanders, and the Gulf Stream system. Where it ends up next is yours to predict.
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Win the Exclusive Seatrec T-Shirt
The winner receives this exclusive Seatrec "Infinite Energy · Deeper Insights" infiniTE™ T-shirt — limited edition, not for sale.
One Winner · Closest Coordinates Wins
03How to Enter
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STEP 01 Study the trackerWatch The Monk's trajectory at the live tracking link. Positions update through June 28, 2026 · 11:59 PM PDT. |
STEP 02 Make your predictionPick a latitude and longitude for where The Monk will surface on July 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM PDT. |
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STEP 03 Submit coordinatesDrop your numbers into the official entry form before the deadline. |
STEP 04 Win the shirtClosest entry wins. Ties broken by the earliest valid submission. We'll announce the winner shortly after July 5. |
04Coming Soon: Float Modeling Webinars
Seatrec will be hosting webinars on real float-modeling techniques — ocean current analysis, Argo float data, and trajectory prediction with public datasets. Stay tuned for dates.
Drop Your Coordinates
Ready to Outguess the Ocean?
The Monk is waiting to be found. Closest coordinates win.
Submit Prediction →Open Live Tracker
Contest run by Seatrec. No purchase necessary. Open to residents worldwide, ages 13+. Entrants under 18 must have parental permission. Void where prohibited. Winner contacted by email.
