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DSSI's Global Explorer ROV descends under icy waters to study marine lifein the Canada Basin, one of the deepest parts of the Arctic Ocean

Description

DSSI's Global Explorer ROV descends under icy waters to study marine lifein the Canada Basin, one of the deepest parts of the Arctic Ocean. Parts of theROV have been specially configured to handle cold, and deep ocean conditions.NOAA-OER funded partial development of the ROV which was a primary tool aidingscientists in the discovery of several new species.

Photographer

Kelly Elliott

Display Date

2005 June 30

Location

Arctic Ocean, Canada Basin

Collection

Paths Less Taken

NOAA Affiliation

NOAA
OAR
OER

Keywords

Ocean Exploration
NOAA 200th Photo Contest