Figure 1. The Fetch1 AUV, like other AUVs, is a taxicab for sensors. This free-swimming robot is about 2 m long, weighs about 100 kg, and can go 150 m deep. It can cover 16 km before its batteries need to be recharged. The data from the mission are stored on two computers inside. Image courtesy of Bonaire 2008: Exploring Coral Reef Sustainability with New Technologies expedition.
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