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The underwater environment in flooded caves is a relatively difficult and dangerous environment for exploration. There is a lack of natural light, limited line of sight, a general lack of free surface, and often very restricted space. The water can also be quite deep, and may have a strong flow.
Argo is most famous for its role in the discovery of the wreck of the RMS Titanic in 1985. Argo would also play the key role in Ballard's discovery of the wreck of the battleship Bismarck in 1989. The towed sled, capable of operating depths of 6,000 meters (20,000 feet), meant 98% of the ocean floor was within reach.
Remote operated vehicles (ROVs) are also seeing increasing use in underwater exploration. These submersibles are piloted through a cable which connects to the surface ship, and can reach depths of up to 6,000 m (19,685 ft). New developments in robotics have also led to the creation of AUVs, or autonomous underwater vehicles. The robotic ...
This is a listing of researchers who have made discoveries or inventions relating to the science and technology of underwater diving.Divers who have become notable due to their exploits are not listed here, unless they have published research findings or invented an important item of diving related equipment.
E. Lee Spence, pioneer underwater archaeologist, author, editor, and discoverer of the Hunley. David Shaw (1954–2005), Australian cave diver; Jack Sheppard (31 March 1909 – 14 July 2001), pioneer of cave diving in the United Kingdom and a founder of the Cave Diving Group; Wesley C. Skiles (March 6, 1958 – July 21, 2010), documentary filmmaker
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Agnes Milowka. This is a list of underwater divers whose exploits have made them notable. [a] Underwater divers are people who take part in underwater diving activities – Underwater diving is practiced as part of an occupation, or for recreation, where the practitioner submerges below the surface of the water or other liquid for a period which may range between seconds to order of a day at a ...
To celebrate World Oceans Day, which takes place on June 8, Google has released a series of new Street View imagery from the world's oceans.