Two researchers in hard hats on a ship’s deck transfer water samples from bottles on a remotely operated vehicle to plastic bags.
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Retrieving Water Samples
Margaret Hanley (left) and Treyson Gillespie (right) retrieve water samples from remotely operated vehicle Deep Discoverer after a dive during the 2026 American Samoa ROV + Mapping Exploration expedition.
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NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2026 American Samoa ROV + Mapping Exploration