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More than 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water. Oceans and seas host an incredibly rich biodiversity, influence short and long term climate and have a high impact not only on the economy, but on the life and evolution of human society as a whole. Exploring this large body of water is a matter of the utmost importance, not only because it represents a vast source of natural resources, but also because its study may help us understand how this complex ecosystem works.
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Ribas, D., Ridao, P., Neira, J. (2010). Introduction. In: Underwater SLAM for Structured Environments Using an Imaging Sonar. Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics, vol 65. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-14040-2_1
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