ROV
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For deeper exploration, the scientists rely on OceanX's ROV, operated from a futuristic-looking "mission control" where two crew members sit in gamer-style armchairs.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
"When we first observed the vents through the ROV cameras, we were stunned by their diversity and beauty -- from shimmering, boiling fluids to thick microbial mats covering the chimneys."
From Science Daily ● Dec. 30, 2025
Only when the team deployed the ROV Kiel 6000 did the unusual features of the site become clear.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 26, 2025
Built like a bulldozer, the ROV, weighing 9.5 tonnes, is lowered under water from the ship where it is guided down to the ocean floor.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2025
After observing the pair for a bit, the operators started to lift the ROV off the rocks to move on—until they saw something unusual.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 23, 2023
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