A four‑week seabed mapping survey will bring together scientists from 11 organisations to improve understanding of the marine environment.
UK scientists unite for seabed survey off the south‑west coast
UK scientists launched a four-week seabed mapping survey with 11 organizations to study marine environments, which may inadvertently expose sensitive underwater infrastructure to unauthorized mapping or reconnaissance. The survey could impact coastal defense systems, submarine cables, or offshore energy assets if exploited by adversaries seeking geospatial intelligence.