An underwater drone passes inside the seawater during a demonstration at a marina in the southern resort of Ayia Napa, Cyprus, on Feb 24, 2025. — AP
AYIA NAPA, Cyprus: A swarm of submersibles will be used to monitor and provide data on offshore artificial reefs that are intended to attract marine life in otherwise barren sections of sea, officials said Feb 24.
The autonomous underwater vehicles, or AUVs, will be equipped with sensors and high-definition cameras to give scientists at the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute a clear picture on the effectiveness of their artificial reefs designed and built using 3D printing.
