Word on the Reef
Diving into marine science adventures on the Great Barrier Reef and beyond!
Word on the Reef
S3 E7: The Aeroplane that Flies Underwater: A Game Changer for Marine Science?
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Tanya Murphy
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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Critics said it would never work. But after 30 years of surveying reefs the hard way - diving with a slate and pencil - marine ecologist Brett Kettle knew there had to be a better way. So he built one.
In this episode of Word on the Reef, Tanya Murphy sits down with Brett and the team behind Flying Fish Technologies to reveal the Vertigo 3 Glider—an underwater drone that could revolutionise how we monitor and protect the ocean.
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Introducing the Flying Fish Team
What is Vertigo 3 and How Does It Work?
How To Build An Underwater Plane
How to Fly An Underwater Plane
Remarkable Marine Life Discoveries
How will this Glider Benefit Marine Conservation?
Remembering Oceans Past, and Predicting their Future
