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MS Robotics Innovation Project

More than 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans. Explorers throughout history have searched and studied the oceans to understand the impact on our lives. Society’s interest in the oceans has led to innovations in technology and a greater appreciation for the complex relationship between life on land and under the sea. There is so much more to learn about marine life, ecosystems, and the effects humans have on ocean health.

Your Mission: Dive into a problem faced by people who explore the oceans. You will first need to identify and research a problem related to exploring the oceans. Later, you will develop an innovative solution to that problem.

Questions to Ask Yourself

  • What is the problem? Be specific.

  • Why is that a problem? Why is it important to solve this problem?

  • Who does the problem affect?

  • How can you prove your innovation will solve the problem? Why will it work?

  • How do you know? How can you prove what you know? 

  • What source or sources back up what you know or what you think?

  • What examples back up what you’re saying?

Useful Resources

5 Technologies Helping Us Explore The Deep Ocean

Mapping the Earth's ocean floor

The Secrets of the Deep Ocean

Robots Explore the Deep Ocean

This list is not exhaustive, but will give you some examples to spark ideas.

Marine Biologist

Marine Scientist

Oceanographer

Marine Ecologist

Marine Engineer

Scuba Diver

Maritime Industry Worker

Ocean Educator

Other Ocean Careers

This list is not exhaustive, but will give you some examples to spark ideas.