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How does ocean science support national defense?

WHOI’s Oceanographic Systems Lab is behind the unmanned underwater vehicle– Yellow Moray. This upgraded REMUS 600 vehicle can be launched and recovered from a submarine’s torpedo tube—helping Navy submarine crew members find hazards and improve situational awareness with minimal risk.

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