Human-occupied, remotely operated, and autonomous underwater vehicles have all proven their usefulness in helping scientists access the depths to study the fate and effects of oil in the marine environment.
Measuring & Analysis
Specialized and high-sensitivity instruments allow researchers in the lab or in the field to examine the details of how oil affects the marine environment and how it changes over time.
Sampling & Collecting
Bringing samples back from the deep ocean or back from the field to the lab often requires a diverse mix of instruments with multiple capabilities.
A wide range of imaging technologies are being used in tools that can bring back visual data of organisms and places in the ocean affected by oil.