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Deep Trekker DTG2 Tackles Underwater Munitions Response Project

Deep Trekker DTG2 Tackles Underwater Munitions Response Project

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Deep Trekker DTG2 Tackles Underwater Munitions Response Project Hidden below the surface of the ocean’s waters are numerous unknowns ranging from unidentified species to missing shipwrecks. Among these unknowns are munitions dropped into the ocean around the globe during decades of military training and conflict. Today, the locations and state of these munitions is of ever- increasing concern due to the potential hazards they pose to surrounding ecosystems and people that may come in contact with them. Companies like CH2M, an organization dedicated to finding solutions to complex problems, are helping the military find underwater munitions and develop solutions to the hazards they may pose. When possible, CH2M is utilizing Remotely-Operated Vehicles (ROVs), such as the Deep Trekker

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