Robotic Marine Vehicles Explore Celtic Sea

Scientists in England are using two autonomous marine vehicles to explore the hydrology and biology of the Celtic Sea, an area off Ireland's southern coast defined by its unique marine life. Primarily, they want to know why marine animals are so attracted to this part of the Atlantic Ocean. Slowly moving just below the surface, a battery-powered submersible glider called Slocum collects data for England's National Oceanography Center in Southampton and the World Wildlife...

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