12 ROBOTS THAT COULD MAKE (OR BREAK) THE OCEAN

What technology is being developed to replace human SCUBA divers?

• Humanoid underwater robots

• Autonomous submarines

• Underwater drones

• SCUBA droids

What is the main benefit of underwater cloud computing?

• Faster internet speeds

• Increased data storage

• Enhanced security

• Reduced cooling costs

What does ocean thermal energy conversion technology use to generate electricity?

• The salinity of the ocean

• The pressure at ocean depths

• The movement of waves

• The temperature difference between shallow and deep waters

What challenge is associated with deep sea mining?

• The cost of mining equipment

• Transporting the metals to the surface

• Protecting deep sea ecosystems

• Finding the metals

What is one application of ocean big data?

• Studying marine life migration

• Detecting illegal fishing

• Mapping the ocean floor

• Predicting weather patterns

What is the goal of the PharmaSea project?

• To clean the oceans

• To map the ocean floor

• To study the effects of pollution

• To collect and screen biological samples for pharmaceuticals

What type of sensors are being developed to protect beachgoers?

• Shark-detecting sonar sensors

• Water quality sensors

• Wave height sensors

• Temperature sensors

What is the main challenge in scaling up ocean energy harvest?

• Lack of interest

• Cost-efficiency

• Environmental concerns

• Technical limitations

What is the purpose of coastal sensors?

• To find shipwrecks

• To gather data on ocean conditions

• To monitor coastline erosion

• To detect tsunamis

What is the main focus of the article?

• The dangers of ocean pollution

• Emerging ocean technologies

• The history of ocean exploration

• Marine life conservation