An underwater robotic arm hovers above a textured ocean floor covered with small, spherical formations, alongside a cylindrical instrument and a striped tube.
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Scoop Sampler
The scoop sampling tool on remotely operated vehicle Deep Discoverer is used to collect sediment and nodules from the seafloor during Dive 06 of the 2026 Cook Islands ROV Exploration cruise.
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NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2026 Cook Islands ROV Exploration.