Image via Live Science Its name is Bluefin, which holds several meanings from homage to the endangered bluefin tuna that represents all we’re doing wrong in our fishing industry to the fact that it’s going into frigid waters to explore Arctic marine life. The robot, or more appropriately, the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), is central to a unique study to collect samples of the critters living in water too cold for humans to explore in other ways. Researchers are hoping that the specialized tools and techniques used by Bluefin … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Torpedo-Shaped Robot Deployed for Arctic Marine Life Exploration
