The CTD, a large metal cylindrical contraption with a thin white frame and many large gray canisters suspended from the center of the frame, rests on a grate on the deck of a ship on a sunny day.
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CTD Rosette

The CTD rosette on deck between deployments.

From: Live From the Field: Updates from Shari

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NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2026 Pacific Islands Mapping