It has been interesting to see the reaction to this from different parts of the Internet. Some people are absolutely convinced it must have military or intelligence use and their stated cause is bullcrap. They think it's about as believable as harvesting manganese nodules[1] from the ocean floor.
Meanwhile HN commentators are sure this is a brilliant move that will catapult them ahead of the world in deep sea exploration.
Meanwhile HN commentators are sure this is a brilliant move that will catapult them ahead of the world in deep sea exploration.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Azorian