You’ve seen ships drop anchor—but have you ever wondered how they actually stay put? This video reveals the genius behind anchor technology, from the massive 15-ton behemoth made for the Titanic to ...

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Striations, grooves, and mud deposits from anchor retrieval were visible in the substrate of the ocean floor. At the disturbed sites, little to no marine life was present. Credit: Matt Mulrennan / ...