GPS doesn't work underwater, which means that keeping track of a submersible's whereabouts can be difficult. A new ROV (remotely operated vehicle) still manages to show up on Google Maps, however – ...

When it comes to underwater robots, some tasks are easy to automate, while others are best handled by manual remote control. The Cuttlefish offers the best of both worlds, plus it cleverly changes ...

Wireless connections are cool and all, but sometimes you just need a bit of copper. This interesting article on SV Seeker discusses the various ways of making a tether for a remotely operated vehicle ...

This spring, the Schmidt Ocean Institute in Palo Alto developed a robot that’s capable of exploring the ocean floor for weeks at a time without surfacing. The deep-diving ROV is remarkable precisely ...

The ocean’s mysteries have captivated humanity for centuries, and now, with the advent of sophisticated technology, we are closer than ever to unlocking its secrets on a consumer level thanks to help ...

Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF Group has secured a new four-year contract with Petrobras for the remotely operated support ...

Remotely Operated Vehicles, or ROVs, are underwater robots that allow the controller to be located above the water. ROVs are connected to the topside via an umbilical link that houses communications ...

BOSTON – As an international search-and-rescue mission to find the missing OceanGate Titan sub took place this week involving militaries and commercial assets, authorities and subject matter experts ...

Billions of pieces of plastic pollute the ocean, make their way into the bellies of wildlife, and seep into our tap water and soil. While we’re out here cutting plastic straws out of our daily lives, ...

By Elizabeth Devitt They’ve been called “bubble chasers,” and “seep seekers,” though they sometimes call themselves “flare ...