Deepwater Canyons 2012: Pathways to the Abyss

Deepwater Canyons 2012: Pathways to the Abyss
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Mission Summary

The Mid-Atlantic Deepwater Canyons expedition (August 15 - October 1, 2012) was co-funded by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, and the United States Geological Survey. The project was managed by Continental Shelf Associates and included scientific partners from several academic institutions.

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Carefully prepared dinners for those who cannot make it in time.

Grandmom's Kitchen

Even the scientists and crew on a research expedition have to eat, and a carefully run kitchen on NOAA Ship Nancy Foster means that no one goes hungry.

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The anemone is gently retrieved using the Kraken II’s manipulator for collection. Once collected, the specimen is placed in a remotely controlled drawer. Four cameras on the Kraken II show different views. One is specifically set to monitor the collection activity.
Standing on the Roof
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The Red-breasted Nuthatch primarily found in conifer forests, have a wide range in the U.S.
A Wild Place for Wildlife
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An early to mid-19th century wooden-hulled shipwreck on the deep Gulf of Mexico seafloor.
BOEM and Shipwrecks – What's the Connection?
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