6,500 o like the black box of the Airassist in repairs of underwater cablesand pbotograph the liner i?itanlc' ln 4,000 n of *ater. A new Fr€nch subnersibre,the Nautiler is abre to operate over 92 per cent of tbe ocean floor to a deptb of5,000 ft. In July of L984 in tbe itaters off Brazil, the offahore record of drilling838 n into the 3ea-bed in 25 hours was get. by a Fr ench Eerni-subner sible, Follo{rlngin the footsteps of the r€cently retlred Glq,mar Challenger, Joides Resolution isno', capabre of drillins ro depths or e, oo6TlE6lffii-nal-..ffiliffiGl! ueenpossiblet (c) Improved navigation syst€ng enable rlore precise positioning of vessels.A neu satellite navigation syatern (NAvsrAR-cps) ha€ been deeeroped and is expectedto be availabLe and furry operatlonar. by r9g6-t9gz. Thi6 systen promises tolnprove present navigatlonal capabiritlee dramatically, allowing continuous fixlngof pogilions, anywhere, anytlne, and to rrithln a fes metres. 97. critical- anarysis and synthesia of availabl-e non-propr letary geological andgeophysicar data for the cont.inental Bhelf and oceanographic areas as {elr assystematic col0pilation of ocean floor geologLcal and geophyglcal and other thernaticmaps are necessary to brovlde a reliable basis for asseasing narine mineralresources and providing exproration and development guidelines. Tbe preparation ofauch naps is given hlgh priority by the connittee for co-ordination of JolntProspecting for Mineral Resources in the Ocean Offshore Areas (CCOP) in the Inallanocean region. ccop has conpiled a sedinentary basln nap of the region on a scareof r:5 nirlion, co-operating nith relevant national progrannea and with the ongoingcircull-Pacific map proj ec!.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing various technological advancements and initiatives related to ocean exploration, mapping, and resource extraction. The mention of underwater cables, submersibles, and satellite navigation systems suggests a focus on scientific and technological developments rather than economic or social issues. Additionally, the text mentions the preparation of geological and geophysical maps, which implies a focus on natural resources and the environment.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, Science and technology