The oceans are a potential source of still unknown living and mineral resources, as well as alternative and sustainable energies.
The oceans cover more than 70% of the earth’s surface and support an estimated 90% of the life forms on our planet
The oceans constitute one of the main resources for food, employment, and economic revenue.
Underwater Sensor Networks can be utilized by variety of applications that can generate benefits for humans, such as underwater pollution monitoring, coastline protection, mineral detection, oil reservoir management, emergency operation support, mine reconnaissance, ship monitoring and maintenance, assisted navigation, etc.
The oceans remain largely unknown, with two thirds of them remaining still unexplored.
