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:
A full post cruise report will be issued into the public domain in due course.
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