Deepest Wreck Currently Under Excavation in U.S. Waters

 Arm of Exploration


 Picture of a robotic arm used to help explore one of the Gulf of Mexico shipwrecks

Photograph courtesy NOAA

Since the shipwrecks sit in very deep water, researchers must use remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) as their eyes, ears, and hands underwater. A robotic arm (pictured) enables scientists to turn over rocks and pick up artifacts.


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