Is underwater exploration dangerous?
The safety of employees and contractors is paramount. No exploration or development work will be undertaken in volcanically active areas. While SMS deposits are related to volcanic activity, the seafloors in which SMS are found are cooled and hardened magma in inactive areas. All personnel remain at sea level, with underwater exploration carried out by remotely operated vehicles (ROV) or autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) operated by specialist personnel onboard ships. All activities cease in inclement weather.
