During Voyage to the Ridge 2022, we expect to explore hydrothermal vents via mapping, remotely operated vehicle dives, and CTD (conductivity, temperature, and depth) casts. This spectacular hydrothermal vent was imagined during the 2016 Deepwater Exploration of the Marianas.
Hydrothermal Vents
Image courtesy of NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2016 Deepwater Exploration of the Marianas.
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During Voyage to the Ridge 2022, we expect to explore hydrothermal vents via mapping, remotely operated vehicle dives, and CTD (conductivity, temperature, and depth) casts. This spectacular hydrothermal vent was imagined during the 2016 Deepwater Exploration of the Marianas.