And speaking of autonomous underwater robots…
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By , on September 15th, 2009 Leave a comment   New Research, Vessels and Equipment   , , , , ,  

how about this little gem from (video) the US Office of Naval Research. ONR recently conducted tests with a developmental ship hull grooming robot, called the Robotic Hull Bio-inspired Underwater Grooming (HULL BUG) tool. The HULL BUG is similar in concept to a autonomous robotic home vacuum cleaner or lawn mower and incorporates the use . . . → Read More: And speaking of autonomous underwater robots…

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A Deep Sea Mutualism in Response to Predation
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By , on March 29th, 2008 5 comments   Adaptations, New Research   , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

Sometimes we just need a little help to get by in life. A nudge, some encouragement or a simple pat on the back will suffice. Being stuck to a rock is not a real good way to avoid predators, unless that rock can move. Symbioses between sea anemones and snails have been well known for . . . → Read More: A Deep Sea Mutualism in Response to Predation

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From The Desk of Zelnio: Alviniconcha hessleri
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By , on March 28th, 2007 6 comments   Adaptations   , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

Alviniconcha hessleri (Mollusca: Mesogastropoda: Provannidae) When you think of hydrothermal vents, what comes to mind first? Is it the gushing black smoke out of a chimney? Perhaps you envision the enormous tubeworms with their red velvety plumes sticking out of their white tubes. Some may even be familiar with the dense swarms of blind . . . → Read More: From The Desk of Zelnio: Alviniconcha hessleri

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