Northeast U.S. Canyons Expedition 2013

Northeast U.S. Canyons Expedition 2013
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Mission Overview

From July to August 2013, a team of scientists and technicians both at-sea and on shore conducted exploratory investigations on the diversity and distribution of deep-sea habitats and marine life along the Northeast U.S. Canyons and at Mytilus Seamount, located within the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone. The 36-day expedition was composed of two cruise ‘legs.’

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Recent Updates

An octopus strikes a pose for the remotely operated vehicle near Shallop Canyon.

Okeanos Goes Viral

A collection of images from the expedition, posted in tribute to online followers who helped the Okeanos go viral during the summer.

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A view of the Deep Discoverer remotely operated vehicle (ROV) from the Seirios camera sled in Heezen Canyon.
From Ship to Shore
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Keratoisis-like bamboo coral with several brittle stars (Ophiuroids) on the branches.
A Wealth of Bamboo Corals
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Corals were diverse on Mytilus Seamount, but composition and abundance of corals differed between the north and south side of the seamount.
Exploring Mytilus Seamount
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Greenland Shark

Video of the Greenland Shark encountered on the last dive.

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Bobtail Squid

A bobtail squid imaged during Dive 07 in Atlantis Canyon.

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Rhinochimaera

A Rhinochimera swims above the seafloor in Hydrographer Canyon.

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Daily Updates
Mission Logs
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For Educators
Background Information
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Expedition Data
Leg 1: ROV/Mapping
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Expedition Data
Leg 2: ROV/Mapping
Expedition Data
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