A robotic arm claw grabs a rock sample from the ocean floor during a deep-sea research mission.
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Deep-Sea Sampling Practice
Remotely operated vehicle pilot practicing picking up a rock from the seafloor on Dutton Seamount during the 2026 ROV Shakedown expedition.
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NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2026 ROV Shakedown

Related Expedition
2026 ROV Shakedown (EX2603)