Scientists from the Schmidt Ocean Institute and the Deep Sea Studies Group have conducted a live exploration of the Mar del Plata submarine canyon in the South Atlantic Ocean at a depth of 4,000 meters. Using a remotely operated robot, they streamed real-time footage on YouTube, revealing previously unseen deep-sea creatures and captivating a wide audience. This mission, part of the Oasis Submarinos project, marks the first time this underwater canyon has been explored in such detail. The live broadcast has sparked discussions in Argentina regarding the future of national science funding. Additionally, recent research highlights global genetic exchanges among deep-ocean brittle-star species, suggesting complex ecological networks that could potentially be mapped using artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, separate robotic explorations have been conducted on Mars-like terrains, including cave systems, involving NASA astronauts in space.