Science AMA Series: We are engineers and videographers with the Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration and we design, build, and operate underwater robots that explore the deep ocean and the large lakes of the world. Ask Us Anything!

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Hi Reddit! We are a team of over a dozen (young and old) mechanical, electrical, software, and video engineers that design, build, and operate underwater robots. We want to answer your questions about what it takes to build vehicles that explore some of the most inaccessible ecosystems on the planet!

We are currently operating the ROV Deep Discoverer (D2) aboard the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, looking at deep sea mountains and ridges in the waters of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument around Hawaii. We know relatively little about the geology and biology hidden in the cold and dark depths of marine protected areas like this, so we send robots to explore where scuba divers can't.

The HD video streams from the ROV Deep Discoverer are being transmitted via satellite from ship to shore. This means that anyone with an internet connection can tune in LIVE with scientists from around the world, sharing an unprecedented glimpse of never-before-seen deep sea habitats.

Visit the link below during our AUA and you may even hear your question answered LIVE over the air!

We’re available on Reddit from 2:00 pm ET to 4:00 pm ET to answer your questions... Ask Us Anything!

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">Science AMA Series: We are engineers and videographers with the Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration and we design, build, and operate underwater robots that explore the deep ocean and the large lakes of the world. Ask Us Anything!