Sailing Without a Crew: Saildrone Aiming to Replace Manned Ships on Mapping Expeditions

Date
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Source
The Mercury News
Summary

CCOM director Larry Mayer discusses the development and benefits of Saildrone, a remotely controlled sailboat that maps the ocean floor, collects DNA samples, and transmits real-time data to scientists.

Article Link: 
https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/02/28/sailing-without-a-crew-saildrone-aiming-to-replace-manned-ships-on-mapping-expeditions/