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INSIDE THE TECHNOLOGY
DEEP RECONNAISSANCE
Petrobras scans the ocean floor
and species living where oil is found.
BEYOND REACH
Remote-controlled underwater robots
equipped with cameras
allow researchers to observe
the seldom-studied deep water coral formations.
CHEMISTRY BETWEEN THEM
Sea water is routinely collected
for analysis of its chemical makeup
and identification of possible contaminants
such as heavy metals or hydrocarbons.
DEEP EXPLORATION
The sediment collector
brings to light animal and plant species
which are often unknown to biologists.
Thus, it is possible to avoid drilling
where there are ecosystems in place.