Sep 17
How a Classic Deep Sea Robot will Sweep 98 Percent of the Ocean Floor [Monster Machines]
Posted in: Today's Chili
Over the course of 4,400 dives, Alvin has done just about everything. Its recovered lost nukes, explored the ruins of the HMS Titanic, and upturned our understanding of the deep sea with the discovery of hydrothermal vents bustling with unimaginable forms of life. But after 48 years of service, the venerable ROV is starting to show its age, and is quickly being eclipsed by newer models. More »
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