Topic: Saildrone
Cayman’s seafloor reveals its secrets in landmark autonomous survey
Four fishing banks; 60 Mile Bank, Lawford’s Bank, Pickle Bank, and 12 Mile Bank were among the highest-priority mapping targets, given their role in supporting fisheries, tourism, and biodiversity.
Second Saildrone to carry out seabed survey in Cayman
A second Saildrone will soon arrive in the Cayman Islands to conduct the hydrographic survey of Cayman waters.
Sargassum hindering Saildrone survey of Cayman waters
Sargassum seaweed is hindering the autonomous vessel Saildrone, but the survey it is conducting of the waters around the Cayman Islands is still progressing.
Saildrone mapping exercise paused for vessel servicing
The ongoing Saildrone ocean-mapping survey around the Cayman Islands has been paused as the unmanned drone conducting the exercise undergoes servicing in dry dock.
