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This interesting application of AI identifies underwater rubbish in marine waterways and uses a robotic manipulator to remove the items for recycling.

The Smart Grapple was developed by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), as part of the EU-funded project SeaClear 2.0

Full article at Yahoo News 24nov25

“The Story of The Day the Tail Was Bitten”, an SBS variety program, aired footage in Episode 200 of the wreck of Korea Coast Guard Patrol Boat No 72, lost in January 1980.

An underwater ROV was used in August and September this year at the site of the sinking and eventually positively sited and identified the hull of No 72.

Full article at: Maeil Business Newspaper 21nov25

Blue Marine Foundation and the Royal Navy recently used an ROV to capture footage confirming the successful reconstruction of a native oyster reef in the River Hamble.

The Solent Seascape Project created the reef in 2023 to bring back native oyster reefs to the Solent area, to reverse the loss of local oyster fisheries due to pollution, invasive species and over-harvesting.

Full article at: BBC News 10nov25

Inhaca Sub Diving Services in Mozambique has launched Smart Hull Sight (SHS), an AI-driven platform to digitize 3D photogrammetry, corrosion detection and CII analytics for underwater hull inspections.

The system is designed to automatically detect corrosion, estimate anode life and create 3D digital visualizations for survey and inspection reports.

Full article at: Marine Technology News 31oct25

When iceberg A-84 broke away from the George VI Ice Shelf, it left exposed a wide area of unexplored seabed. Schidt Ocean Institute’s ROV SuBastian surveyed the area and found at least 30 new species, including a carnivorous, “death ball” sponge.

This species is named for its spherical form (go to link below for photo), and, unusually, uses tiny hooks to trap prey. Perfectly creepy to share today for a Halloween post!

Full article at: Discover Magazine 31oct25