Oceanbotics’ newest ROV seeks and destroys sea mines

Oceanbotics’ SRV-8 underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicle) is certainly no slouch, nor is its more capable sibling, the SRV-8X. The latest version of the vehicle, the SRV-8 MDV, takes things even further – it blows up sea mines.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Oceanbotics’ newest ROV seeks and destroys sea mines

Oceanbotics’ newest ROV seeks and destroys sea mines

Oceanbotics’ SRV-8 underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicle) is certainly no slouch, nor is its more capable sibling, the SRV-8X. The latest version of the vehicle, the SRV-8 MDV, takes things even further – it blows up sea mines.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Oceanbotics’ newest ROV seeks and destroys sea mines

Swiss drone takes the perilous plunge so divers don’t have to

Searching for human bodies or other submerged items can be dangerous for divers due to factors such as strong currents, deep waters and low visibility. That’s where the Tethys One underwater drone comes in, as it’s designed to do the job itself.Continu… Continue reading Swiss drone takes the perilous plunge so divers don’t have to

Soggy professor breaks underwater-living record in sea habitat

A professor from the University of South Florida has broken the world record for living in an underwater habitat. Associate Professor Joseph Dituri resided inside Jules’ Undersea Lodge in Key Largo for more than 75 days since March 1, 2023 and intends … Continue reading Soggy professor breaks underwater-living record in sea habitat

Fjordarium to offer amazing views of Norwegian marine life

Haptic Architects and Oslo Works have revealed plans to transform a disused parking lot near central Oslo, Norway, into a sustainable tourist attraction. It will be centered around a “Fjordarium,” which will provide superb views of the marine life in t… Continue reading Fjordarium to offer amazing views of Norwegian marine life

Burly housing lets Insta360 panoramic camera take a deep dive

Last year Insta360 introduced the One RS 1-Inch 360 Edition, a high-end panoramic camera engineered in partnership with Leica. Well, the thing can now be used to shoot deeper underwater than ever before, thanks to Mantis Sub’s RS360 watertight housing…. Continue reading Burly housing lets Insta360 panoramic camera take a deep dive

The top underwater photos of 2022 in the Through Your Lens awards

An ice-diver investigating a sunken whale carcass, a flying fish under the water’s surface, and crab hitch-hiking on a jellyfish are just a few of the stunning highlights from this year’s Through Your Lens photo contest.Continue ReadingCategory: Photog… Continue reading The top underwater photos of 2022 in the Through Your Lens awards

Battery-free MIT underwater camera is powered by sound

While seabed-located cameras are great for tasks such as monitoring wildlife, powering them and retrieving their photos can be challenging. That’s where a new MIT-designed camera comes in, as it requires no battery, plus it wirelessly transmits its pho… Continue reading Battery-free MIT underwater camera is powered by sound