Science Common Sense

410 - How do scientists study the deep ocean?

Scientists study the deep ocean using special tools and vehicles. Here are some of the ways:

1. Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs): These are like submarines that can dive down to the ocean floor. They're controlled from a ship on the surface and can collect samples and take pictures.
2. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs): These are like underwater drones that can swim around the ocean on their own, collecting data and taking pictures.
3. Submarines: Scientists can dive down to the ocean floor in special submarines that can withstand the pressure.
4. Satellites: Satellites in space can take pictures of the ocean and measure its temperature, salinity, and other things.
5. Ocean floor sensors: Scientists can leave sensors on the ocean floor to collect data over a long time.
6. Deep-sea cameras: These cameras can take pictures of the ocean floor and the creatures that live there.

By using these tools, scientists can learn about the deep ocean and its inhabitants, even though it's a very difficult place to visit.