Flying the Innovator ROV during surveys at Viosca Knoll

Sonsub pilot, Maurice Rivard (far right), flying the Innovator ROV during surveys at Viosca Knoll, with Sonsub technician Keith Hyatt (far left) observing, and scientist Sandra Brooke (in headphones) providing guidance. The red light in the ROV ‘van’ is used to provide illumination for those working inside the van without obstructing the images from the video monitors during dives.

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