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US Sends Hospital Ship to Help Greenland Residents
Community HeroesFeb 23

US Sends Hospital Ship to Help Greenland Residents

A US Navy hospital ship is heading to Greenland to provide medical care after Denmark evacuated an American submarine crew member needing urgent treatment. The mission reflects growing American involvement in the Arctic territory's wellbeing.

Fox News Politics2 min read
Scientists Map 332 Hidden Canyons Under Antarctic Ice
Planet WinsFeb 20

Scientists Map 332 Hidden Canyons Under Antarctic Ice

A massive mapping project just revealed hundreds of submarine canyons beneath Antarctica's ice, some plunging 4,000 meters deep. This discovery rewrites our understanding of how ocean currents and melting ice affect global sea levels.

Google News - Scientists Discover3 min read
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Community HeroesFeb 8

Navy Submariner Bob Croft Set 3 Free Diving World Records

Bob Croft pushed human limits underwater, setting three world records in free diving while helping Navy scientists understand how the human body endures extreme ocean depths. The barrel-chested pioneer lived to 91, leaving behind a legacy of courage and discovery.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Canadian Team Shatters Human-Powered Sub World Record
Community HeroesJan 27

Canadian Team Shatters Human-Powered Sub World Record

A Montreal university team just broke the 10-year-old world speed record for human-powered submarines, hitting 7.682 knots in a custom-built vessel designed around their pilot's body. The victory at Maryland's International Submarine Races marked a full-circle moment for pilot Hugo Breton, whose father won the same competition 30 years ago.

Google News - World Record3 min read
Congo Plans Second Cable to End Internet Outages
InnovationJan 21

Congo Plans Second Cable to End Internet Outages

After months of frustrating internet blackouts, the Republic of Congo is connecting to a backup submarine cable within weeks. The move could finally give millions of people the reliable internet access they desperately need.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
USS Indiana Crew Celebrates Historic Hoosiers Win at Sea
Community HeroesJan 21

USS Indiana Crew Celebrates Historic Hoosiers Win at Sea

Sailors aboard a nuclear submarine broke their silent service tradition to snap a team photo celebrating Indiana University's first perfect championship season in over a century. The crew watched the dramatic victory while underway in the Pacific.

Google: championship win celebration2 min read
Drone Doubles Ocean Patrol Time to Track Submarines
VideosJan 19

Drone Doubles Ocean Patrol Time to Track Submarines

A new drone system can hunt submarines for hours longer than crewed aircraft, freeing up naval crews for critical missions. The MQ-9B SeaGuardian just completed tests using advanced sonar technology to patrol vast ocean areas.

New Atlas2 min read