No question about it, they're very good at what they do. But they don't take well to orders, especially those to carry out inspection work in oily or dangerous environments, or in any kind of harsh environment, for that matter. Still, they're one of the fastest and most maneuverable creatures on the planet, having extraordinary abilities at both high and low speeds due to their streamlined bodies and a finely tuned muscular/sensory/control system.
This impressive creature is the humble tuna fish.
The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S and T) is funding the development of an unmanned underwater vehicle designed to resemble a tuna, called the BIOSwimmer.
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