Moreover, maritime research is not the romantic sail in the ocean breeze that many might imagine. Climatic and temperature changes, as well as temperamental equipment, can all affect the progress and efficiency of the work. Moreover, with the least bit of carelessness, divers can face life-threatening situations from underwater pressure, currents, and dangerous creatures.
海洋工作也不是想像中在海邊吹涼風般的浪漫，氣候、溫度的變化，及機械故障等因素，在在影響工作的進度與效率，還有海底的水壓、海流、危險生物等，一不留神，就有致命的危險。