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Scientists with with Advancing Knowledge of Methane in the Arctic (AKMA) discovered an underwater mud volcano in Norwegian waters using ROV Aurora from research vessel Kronprins Haakon:

Found at a depth of ~400m (1300ft), this underwater mud volcano erupted from within another older crater, that supports a vibrant ecosystem including anemones, sponges, corals, sea stars, and tube worms. 

Full article at: MentalFloss 11may23

QYSEA has just announced their newest ROV model – the V6-EVO. Expected in Australia around June, the V6-EVO has brighter LEDs (5000 lumens as compared with V6’s 4000 lumens), increase frame rate camera (up to 60fps), and comes in pearl-white colour. This ROV will also be able to use a gripper.

The Phillipine Coast Guard recently announced that the vessel MT Princess Empress has been found at a depth of ~400m off Naujan, Oriental Mindoro. The vessel sank on 28feb23, causing an oil spill, and was found using a Japanese ROV named HOKUYO.

Report from ANC Digital (has audio):

The BlueBoat is a very affordable robotic surface vessel, with an innovative hull design, endless expansion possibilities, and open-source BlueOS software. It is an ideal platform for hydrographic surveys, robotics system development and scientific missions.

It has a weedless hull and propeller design, rugged construction, and compact transport size, making it reliable and convenient to use, while its flexible electronics architecture, ample payload mounting areas, and open-source BlueOS software system make it an ideal platform for integration of sonars and other sensors.

The BlueBoat comes almost fully assembled and only takes a few minutes to get into the water. In addition to the boat, you’ll need:

• Laptop – medium to high-end model with Windows 10, Mac, or Linux operating systems. iOS and Android are not officially supported at this time
• Battery – recommend 14.8v, 15.6Ah lithium-ion battery for the best battery life, which can be shipped here to Australia
• Battery Charger – any lithium-ion battery charger / balancer that can handle your battery
• Gamepad Controller (optional) – If you want to control the boat manually, we recommend a gamepad controller like the Xbox Wireless Controller.

Pre-orders are now open but very limited so act fast! Contact us for more information.