ROV Applications and Animal Interactions

The video explores the use of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (R.O.V.) at the Living Planet Aquarium in Sandy, Utah. The R.O.V. is tested in a smaller system with a shark to observe reactions before introducing it to a larger tank with more sharks and a rescued green sea turtle. The turtle, unable to submerge on its own, is equipped with a weight pack. The video discusses the potential of using a mechanical arm for cleaning the turtle and highlights the use of submersible technology for deep-sea animal collection. The R.O.V. could also aid in veterinary procedures without removing animals from exhibits.

What is the primary function of the ROV mentioned in the video?

• To monitor water quality

• To transport food to the animals

• To clean the aquarium

• To experiment with animal reactions

Why was the ROV initially tested with a single shark?

• To feed the shark using the ROV

• To train the shark to follow the ROV

• To observe the shark's reaction in a controlled environment

• To see if it could swim faster than the shark

What was the initial reaction of the green sea turtle to the ROV?

• It swam away from the ROV

• It ignored the ROV completely

• It attacked the ROV

• It was curious about the ROV

What was the original purpose of the mechanical arm on the ROV?

• To clean the turtle's back

• To attach a camera to the turtle

• To feed the turtle

• To measure the turtle's speed

What was the condition of the rescued green sea turtle?

• It was found in a desert

• It had been bitten by a shark and hit by a boat

• It was perfectly healthy

• It was a newborn turtle

What is a potential application of submersibles in deep-sea animal collecting?

• To map the ocean floor

• To plant coral reefs

• To collect shrimp and small fish

• To photograph deep-sea creatures

What challenge does the ROV help address in aquariums, especially with sharks?

• Monitoring water temperature

• Performing veterinary procedures

• Cleaning the tanks

• Feeding the sharks

What was the overall conclusion about the ROV experiment?

• It was too expensive to continue

• It was too dangerous for the animals

• It was a good experiment providing enrichment

• It was unsuccessful and needs redesigning

How does the ROV contribute to animal enrichment?

• By providing new stimuli for the animals

• By feeding the animals automatically

• By playing music for the animals

• By cleaning the animals' habitats