EARTH - Scientists Explore New Zealand s Deep Sea (Part I)

The Shinkai 6500, a submersible able to descend to 6.5km under the surface, and explore many of the deepest parts of the ocean. Image: JAMSTEC The JAMSTEC research vessel RV Yokosuka sailed from Nuku’alofa in Tonga this morning, heading towards New Zealand to explore the animal life on deep undersea mountains, or seamounts. A team of 14 scientists from Japan and New Zealand, 41 ships officers and crew are on board. [More ...

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