![]() Human-occupied, remotely operated, and autonomous underwater vehicles have all proven their usefulness in helping scientists access the depths to study the fate and effects of oil in the marine environment. ![]() Specialized and high-sensitivity instruments allow researchers in the lab or in the field to examine the details of how oil affects the marine environment and how it changes over time. ![]() Bringing samples back from the deep ocean or back from the field to the lab often requires a diverse mix of instruments with multiple capabilities. ![]() A wide range of imaging technologies are being used in tools that can bring back visual data of organisms and places in the ocean affected by oil. Last updated: July 28, 2014 | |||||||||||
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