Dr. Erik Cordes, Chief Scientist for the expedition giving the evening science brief before the evening launch.

Expedition Chief Scientist Erik Cordes (standing) give the science brief before the evening launch. Image courtesy of Sheli Smith, Lophelia II 2009: Deepwater Coral Expedition: Reefs, Rigs and Wrecks.

Lophelia II 2009

Lophelia II 2009: September 6 Log

NOAA Ocean Explorer Gallery

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