KUALA TERENGGANU: An oceanography expert from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) said the recent discovery of a torpedo-shaped metallic object on Seberang Takir Beach, Kuala Nerus has raised "a little concern", regarding the possibility of the projectile and its function.

UMT pro vice-chancellor (strategy, performance and corporate) Prof Ts. Dr Mohd Fadzil Mohd Akhir said torpedo-shaped marine research devices exist and are used for oceanographic research, known as Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV).