Autonomous underwater explorers (AUEs) will provide new information about the oceans.These innovative AUEs will allow researchers to sample the
environments of coastal regions as well, and to better understand how
small organisms operate in the complex surroundings of the oceans."
The
miniature robots will aid in obtaining information needed for
developing marine protected areas, determining critical nursery habitats
for fish and other animals, tracking harmful algae blooms,
and monitoring oil spills.
