NA 176 deep sea habitats of the cook islands
Systematic observations of deep-sea life on different seabed features
This research cruise is a partnership between SBMA, Ocean Exploration Trust and the US National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.
The primary objective of NA176 is to survey seabed megafauna using a remotely operated vehicle, to help quantify the distribution, diversity, and density of benthic megafauna, substrate types, and environmental conditions.
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A summary of the work done can be found at:
Check out the photos captured from the ROV dives.
All images are courtesy of Ocean Exploration Trust, DeepSea
NA176 Photo AlbumCheck out some of the highlight footage courtesy of OET