The trawl is important to determine what species of benthic invertebrates and fishes are in an area. The science team sorts through the organisms, mud, and rocks brought up by the trawl, finding different animals, like this sea star.
Sorting Animals
Image courtesy of Caitlin Bailey, GFOE, The Hidden Ocean 2016: Chukchi Borderlands.
The trawl is important to determine what species of benthic invertebrates and fishes are in an area. The science team sorts through the organisms, mud, and rocks brought up by the trawl, finding different animals, like this sea star. Download larger version (jpg, 3.3 MB).
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