E/V Nautilus: Seamounts of Anegada Passage 2014

Mission Information

The essays below will help you to understand the goals and objectives of the mission and provide additional context and information about the places being explored and the science, tools, and technologies being used.

  • Mission Summary

    By Amanda W.J. Demopoulos and Jason D. Chaytor

    Mission Summary

    From September 3-13, 2014, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists led an expedition to explore the virtually unknown seamounts of the Anegada Passage, located in the eastern Caribbean.

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  • Mission Plan

    By Amanda W.J. Demopoulos and Jason D. Chaytor

    Mission Plan

    From September 3-13, 2014, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists led an expedition to explore the virtually unknown seamounts of the Anegada Passage, located in the eastern Caribbean.

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  • Mission Significance

    By Amanda W.J. Demopoulos and Jason D. Chaytor

    Mission Significance

    From September 3 – 14, 2014, we will be exploring seamounts in the Anegada Passage, eastern Caribbean while on board the Exploration Vessel Nautilus. Findings from the expedition will help scientists better understand the geological history and hazard potential and to characterize the biology and ecology of explored areas.

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