This swallow landed on the fantail of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer to observe the ROV recovery after the last dive of this expedition. This was a symbolic moment as a swallow is traditionally associated in nautical culture with 5,000 miles sailed.
Swallow
Image courtesy of Emily Narrow, GFOE, Exploring Deep-sea Habitats off Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Download larger version (jpg, 2.6 MB).
This swallow landed on the fantail of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer to observe the remotely operated vehicle recovery after the last dive of this expedition. This was a symbolic moment as a swallow is traditionally associated in nautical culture with 5,000 miles sailed.
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