Polymetallic nodules are collected from the seafloor during Dive 09 of the 2026 Cook Islands ROV Exploration cruise.
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Nodule Collection
Polymetallic nodules are collected from the seafloor during Dive 09 of the 2026 Cook Islands ROV Exploration cruise.

From: Marine Critical Minerals in the Cook Islands: A Preliminary Look
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NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2026 Cook Islands ROV Exploration