A few members of the DEEP SEARCH team participated in the time-honored oceanographic tradition of decorating, and then shrinking, Styrofoam cups. These cups can be sent down on any oceanographic equipment (i.e., CTD or AUV), where they will be exposed to the high-pressure environment and compress. It makes for both a fun lesson on depth/pressure and an excellent desktop souvenir.
Styrofoam Cups
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A few members of the DEEP SEARCH team participated in the time-honored oceanographic tradition of decorating, and then shrinking, Styrofoam cups. These cups can be sent down on any oceanographic equipment (i.e., CTD or AUV), where they will be exposed to the high-pressure environment and compress. It makes for both a fun lesson on depth/pressure and an excellent desktop souvenir.

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