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The motion of the ocean is often thought of in horizontal terms, for instance in the powerful currents that sweep around the planet, or...

Underwater robots are regularly used by the oil and gas industry to inspect and maintain offshore structures. The same machines could be adapted to gather environmental information, providing substantial benefits to science and to resource companies in the long-term.

Researchers in Saudi Arabia are developing a system that can concurrently transmit light and energy to underwater energy devices. Self-powered internet of underwater things...

Researchers have created a device that can swiftly analyse microbes in oceans, revealing the health of these organisms - too tiny to be seen by the naked eye - and their response to threats to their ecosystems.

At a time when ocean noise is receiving increased global attention, researchers at Oregon State University and NOAA have developed an effective method to...

Scientists have created "Tunabot" - the first robotic fish which matches the speed and motion of the yellowfin tuna.Tuna are extremely strong swimmers, with...

Blue Planet inspires underwater network of IoT sensors

Renewable energy is generating power using sustainable, environmentally-friendly sources. Research has shown that the effects of climate change, caused by industries such as meat,...

A pioneering system for building artificial reefs is ideal for restoring complex marine environments. One of its most important roles is to help protect vulnerable fish stocks and other marine species whose habitats are at risk.

A pioneering tagging system that monitors the movement and local environment of sea animals now reaches deeper depths.The new version of Marine Skin showed...