MISSION OBJECTIVES:
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Dive into the fascinating new and foreign world, rarely seen by the human eye, it may be the first time to observe a 4,000-year-old deep-sea coral, discover a long lost shipwreck, or catch a glimpse of a deep-diving whale or shark, all while seeking to better understand this subsea biodiversity hotspot filled with life thriving in the darkness.
Departing near New York, the crew will steam nearly 100 miles to the seaward edge of the continental shelf arriving at the top of the Hudson Canyon. In coordination with expedition leaders, scientific partners, and safety officers plans will begin for the dive objective.
Following a morning brief, the topside crew will begin the day’s dive and transfer dive crew to the submersible. During the completely untethered 3-5 hour dive, the team will descend to the targeted depth and collect data and media for scientific studies. After concluding the dive, the team will convene for a post-dive debrief and celebrate the day’s success.
The team will arrive back in the New York area after an overnight steam from the dive site. Upon arrival, the team will resupply and begin preparations for the next mission.
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