Jet-propelled sea creatures could improve ocean robotics

ScienceDaily
May 15, 2024, 10:51 pm326 pts
Scientists have discovered that colonies of gelatinous sea animals swim through the ocean in giant corkscrew shapes using coordinated jet propulsion, an unusual kind of locomotion that could inspire new designs for efficient underwater vehicles.

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