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New camera technology shows the Cook Islands seabed in unparalleled detail
New camera technology shows the Cook Islands seabed in unparalleled detail

The first dive of the NA176 marine scientific cruise has delivered exceptional results.

One of the cruise participants, Deep Sea Power and Light, provided cutting edge new camera technology [1] and a small team of experts to commission and maintain the equipment. This is the first time this technology has been deployed to such depths anywhere in the world.

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Media ReleaseDede MingiCook Islands, SBMA, Marae Moana, NA 176, E/V Nautilus Live, Deep Sea, Ocean Science, Conservation, Seabed Research, Deep Sea Corals, Marine Biodiversity, Science In Action, NOAA, OET, Deep Sea Power and Light, Rarotonga, Manihiki Plateau, Pacific Oceanscape, Sustainable Oceans, Blue Economy, Environmental Stewardship, Marine Tech, Underwater Imaging, Exploration, Data For Decision Making, Public Science, New Release, Watch Now, Photo Gallery, Behind The Scenes
Cook Islands Welcomes E/V Nautilus for 21-Day Deep-Sea Science Research Cruise
Cook Islands Welcomes E/V Nautilus for 21-Day Deep-Sea Science Research Cruise

Later this week, the Cook Islands will welcome the arrival of the exploration vessel E/V Nautilus, a world-class platform for deep-sea discovery. Over the course of a 21-day science mission beginning 1 October 2025, the Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) and its partners will work alongside the Nautilus team to explore and better understand the hidden depths of Marae Moana.

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Joint ReleaseDede MingiCook Islands, Rarotonga, SBMA, Seabed Minerals Authortiy (SBMA), E/V Nautilus, National Environment Service (NES), NES, Deep Sea Science, Marae Moana, Cook Islands Science, Ocean Exploration, Ocean Exploration Trust, NOAA Ocean Exploration, International Partnerships, Science Collaboration, Pacific Research, Marine Biodiversity, Seabed Research, Ocean Stewardship, Sustainable Oceans, Science First, Precautionary Principle, Pacific Oceans, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ, Marae Moana Leadership