Underwater Robot to Study Tiger Shark Migrations Along Delmarva Peninsula

Source: Phys.org

Underwater Robot to Study Tiger Shark Migrations Along Delmarva Peninsula - University of Delaware researchers are using an underwater robot to find and follow sand tiger sharks that they previously tagged with transmitters. The innovative project is part of a multi-year partnership with Delaware State University to better understand the behavior and migration patterns of the sharks in real time.

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