Indian Scientists Set Sail for Indian Ocean Aboard a Norwegian Ship in Quest Of Critical Mineral Deposits

The team will use a Norwegian Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) which will dive 4,000 metres deep into the sea in search of polymetallic sulphides – a valuable source of minerals. The expedition is part of the government’s ambitious Rs 4,000 crore Deep Ocean MissionThe team will use a Norwegian Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) which will dive 4,000 metres deep into the sea in search of polymetallic sulphides – a valuable source of minerals. The expedition is part of the government’s ambitious Rs 4,000 crore Deep Ocean Mission