The essays below will help you to understand the goals and objectives of the mission and provide additional context and information about the places being explored and the science, tools, and technologies being used.
By Erik Cordes, PhD
This is the third year of a four year study to investigate the deep-water coral communities of the Gulf of Mexico.
Read moreBy Daniel J. Warren
On October 25th, a team of underwater archaeologists will join the NOAA Research Vessel Ron Brown at sea in the Gulf of Mexico for the second leg of the Lophelia II 2010: Oil Seeps and Deep Reefs cruise.
Read moreBy Jay Lunden and Cheryl Morrison, PhD
One of the key species we are studying in this project is Lophelia pertusa.
Read moreBy Jay Lunden and Cheryl Morrison, PhD
One of the key species we are studying in this project is Lophelia pertusa.
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