Monthly Archives: October 2008

Video of Deepest Living Fish

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Neil Hambleton

The BBC have got a video on their website of what they describe as the “deepest-ever living fish”. Does that description sound like a bit of a fudge? Well in a way it is, because these fish were filmed at … Continue reading →

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Another Diver Dies in Hong Kong

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Neil Hambleton

On Sunday 5 October, a 46 year old man drowned in Sai Kung. There is an article in the Standard. One of the Chinese papers mentioned that he was a beginner. There seem to have been a disturbing number of … Continue reading →

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New Robotic Yellow Submarine

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Neil Hambleton

A new automated submarine is being put through its paces in Cape Code, Massachusetts. Unlike many automated underwater vehicles (UAVs), the Odyssey IV can hover underwater, which allows it to hold station and examine or manipulate objects underwater. It has … Continue reading →

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