ROVs have been used to conduct marine research for years now. Some excellent examples include:
- Teledyne Benthos Stingray ROV for Loggerhead turtle monitoring in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022098115001343
- BlueROV2 for reef health monitoring by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS): https://www.aims.gov.au/advanced-observation-technologies/autonomous-underwater-vehicles
- Saab Seaeye Falcon for rockfish surveys by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: https://www.oedigital.com/news/465065-falcon-rov-helps-endangered-rockfish