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India's deep-sea drone carries out first ever exploration of hydrothermal vents in South Indian Ocean


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Published in Science and Technology on Monday, December 16th 2024 at 6:42 GMT by moneycontrol.com   Print publication without navigation

  • The deep sea field was located at a depth of 4,500 metres in the Central and South West Indian Ridges of the Southern Indian Ocean.

India's deep-sea exploration has reached a new milestone with the deployment of the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) named Ocean Mineral Explorer (OMe 6000) in the South Indian Ocean. This AUV, developed by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), successfully conducted the first-ever exploration of hydrothermal vents in this region. The mission, part of the broader Samudrayaan project, aimed to study the ocean's depths for potential mineral resources and to understand the unique ecosystems around these vents. The exploration not only marks a significant achievement in India's deep-sea research capabilities but also underscores the country's commitment to advancing its blue economy by exploring and potentially exploiting deep-sea resources.

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