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From Tin Cans to AI: How a century of deep-sea filmmaking revolutionized ocean exploration

When Hans Hartman, a civil engineer, attempted to film the ocean depths in 1917, he pioneered what would become the first deep-sea ROV, or remotely operated vehicle. During an era of silent movies and wartime U-boats, Hartman’s ambitious...

Mar 13, 2025

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From Tin Cans to AI: How a century of deep-sea filmmaking revolutionized ocean exploration

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