Underwater Drones: Exploring Shipwrecks in the “Midnight Zone”
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Much of this underwater world exists in what scientists call the “midnight zone,” where sunlight cannot penetrate and conditions are extreme. For decades, these depths were nearly impossible to explore. Enter the Underwater Drone Modern technology has changed that. Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), commonly known as underwater drones, have revolutionized marine archaeology. These machines are designed to operate in environments that would be dangerous—or impossible—for human divers. Equipped wi