The U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps amphibious team represents the most powerful amphibious force of all time, with the world's most effective ships, aircraft, vehicles, weapons, and personnel to get the job done. | U.S. Department of War

Scientists in New York have developed an amphibious robot that can move across a variety of hard surfaces, as well as swim. Velox, the robot created by Pliant Energy Systems, has two rubber fins that help propel it forward. Pliant founder and CEO Benjamin Pietro Filardo said the versatile Velox can be used for rescue missions in water or ice. (REUTERS) | Voice of America