The decision had to be made early in the dive whether or not to deploy the ‘Elevator.’

The decision had to be made early in the dive whether or not to deploy "The Elevator." Image courtesy of Lophelia II 2009: Deepwater Coral Expedition: Reefs, Rigs and Wrecks.

Lophelia II 2009

Lophelia II 2009: September 9 Log

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