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Underwater Tools
Special tools such as research vessels with built-in laboratories, submersibles that carry scientists to the ocean floor, and underwater robotic vehicles, make the black smoker expedition possible. Scientists choose the vehicles and tools that will meet the needs of the scientific expedition, dive deep enough to reach their research destination, and that are in the region around the time of their expedition.

Tools for Recovery Expedition, Summer 1998
Thompson Tully ROPOS
Thompson Tully ROPOS
Tools for Survey Expedition, Fall 1997
Atlantis Alvin Jason
Atlantis ALVIN JASON

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