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Though certainly not the most advanced piece of technology used during this cruise, the Klobürste may be one of the most creative uses of a household item for science. By comparing natural and artificial heart urchin trails, scientists hope to learn more about how recently discovered heart urchins affect their community. Image courtesy of Expedition to the Deep Slope 2007.

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