New Sub Dives Crushing Depths

Scientists at the University of Washington have developed an autonomous underwater vehicle that can stay out to sea for up to a year and dive to depths of nearly 9,000 feet — nearly three times deeper than the deepest-diving military submarines. Known as Deepglider, the 71-inch long, 138-pound device is made of carbon fiber that can withstand the deep ocean’s immense pressure.

I’d love to get my hands on one of these! Seriously, 9,000ft is an incredible depth and should result in some insane imagery/information. The article doesn’t mention cost, but I’m sure it’s not cheap to build.

Source: Wired