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Editorial his month, we focus on underwater vehicles across multiple industries and applications. We also dive into Arctic research, subsea communi-

Tcations, plus tools and manipulators.

Starting on page 8, David Strachan explores the role of hydrogen fuel cells in subsea vehicle endurance. On page 12, Wendy Laursen details the companies and unmanned

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