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The UK’s most famous submarine, 'Boaty McBoatface’, has returned to shore after 55 days at sea.

The robot has completed a more-than-2,000km scientific odyssey from Iceland that could change what is known about the pace of climate change.

It was hunting for marine snow - tiny particles that sink to the ocean floor, storing huge amounts of carbon.

The deep ocean, referred to as the “twilight zone”, is enormously mysterious. Boaty went there on the longest journey yet for its class of submarine.
Boaty McBoatface, the UK’s most famous autonomous submarine, has returned to shore after an impressive 55-day mission at sea. This robotic explorer has successfully completed a more-than-2,000km scientific journey from Iceland, a voyage that holds the potential to significantly advance our understanding of climate change. The mission focused on hunting for "marine snow"—tiny organic particles that sink to the ocean floor and play a crucial role in storing vast amounts of carbon. By exploring the deep ocean, often referred to as the “twilight zone” due to its enigmatic nature, Boaty McBoatface embarked on the longest journey ever undertaken by its class of submarine. The data gathered could provide critical insights into the carbon cycle and the pace of climate change, making this mission a landmark achievement in oceanographic research.