Ocean Robotics Updates Ocean Robotics Updates Facilities People Students Discovering shipwrecks with URI’s new ROV RhodyA crew of eight URI students, scientists, and engineers completed the first survey of known shipwrecks in Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary with NOAA OECI.Exploration in action Deep-sea research on fragile organismsInnovative new research led by URI ocean engineering professor Brennan Phillips may shave years from the process of confirming the discovery of new or rare species in the deep sea.RAD-2 Sampler Studying sharks with baited remote underwater video systems (BRUVs)This innovative tool is making deep-sea shark research more accessible by allowing scientists to collect footage without the need for complex infrastructure.GTKGSO: Tech & tools More robotics stories