192K views · 2.4K reactions | Check out some of the awesome sights seen from the remotely operated underwater vehicle SuBastian during the Hunting Bubbles expedition! Scientists have been using SuBastian to investigate methane seeps nearly 2000ft underwater in the U.S Pacific Northwest margin, and observing all kinds of stunning marine life at the same time. Credit: Schmidt Ocean Institute | IFLScience | Facebook

In Norway, underwater drones are being deployed to locate and remove ghost fishing nets abandoned in the ocean. These nets continue trapping marine life long after being lost. Key Facts: • Uses remotely operated underwater drones • Locates abandoned fishing nets • Removes nets from deep and dangerous waters • Prevents marine animal entanglement • Reduces long-term ocean pollution • Supports fisheries and biodiversity • Safer than human diving operations Why It Matters: Ghost nets are a silent ki

1.2M views · 981 reactions | A new underwater robot could protect...