Published on 29 Mar 2025
• The CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) in Goa recently launched the C-bot, an autonomous underwater vehicle designed for monitoring coral reefs and investigating coral bleaching caused by climate change.
• With a depth capability of up to 200 metres, the C-bot is a groundbreaking advancement in underwater vehicle technology, facilitating exploration of the Indian Ocean’s profound depths.
• By offering real-time data, it becomes a crucial tool for scientists studying climate change’s impact on coral reefs.
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