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utonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and buoyancy-driven gliders have revolutionized the way the subsea industry gathers oceano-

Agraphic data and despite the volatility of oil prices, it is predicted that the demand for this technology will continue to grow over the next ? ve years and beyond.

Although the sustained low oil prices have reduced bud- gets and put a cap on the development of new technology, operators are quickly beginning to realize the cost saving bene? ts of underwater gliders forcing them to rethink their approach to subsea exploration.

Saving Time is Saving Money

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