Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Deep Discoverer collects a geological sample of the seafloor sediment using the scoop tool. Collecting these samples allows scientists to learn more about geologic features in the region.
Collecting a Sample
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Remotely operated vehicle Deep Discoverer collects a geological sample of the seafloor sediment using the scoop tool. Collecting these samples allows scientists to learn more about geologic features in the region.
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