Benthic ecosystem damage and sediment contamination from resource extraction. Minimizing ecological disruption preserves marine biodiversity and ensures regulatory compliance.

Conventional sampling methods often compress or contaminate the vertical layers of soft marine deposits. Maintaining stratigraphic integrity during extraction ensures accurate chronological and geochemical analysis of the seabed.

Drift and signal attenuation prevent precise spatial alignment of vertical sediment cores. Accurate georeferencing ensures sample integrity and repeatable site characterization.