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Description
Photos taken underneath the ice surface show both the complexity of the icestructure as well as the stunning shades of blue. When ice floes push together,they form pressure ridges that are visible both above and below the surfaceforming a complex habitat that supports an abundant and diverse assemblage oforganisms.
Credit
Hidden Ocean Expedition 2005/NOAA/OAR/OER
Display Date
2005 July 24
Location
Alaska/Beaufort Sea/Arctic Ocean
Collection
Voyage to Inner Space
Keywords
Ocean Exploration