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Deep-Sea Habitats in the Mariana Islands I

June 28 – July 21, 2026
Current Status
Sonar Mapping
Update
After a day of transit back south into our operating area following our Super Typhoon Bavi evacuation, we are preparing to launch an ROV dive at 8:30 am Guam time (6:30 pm ET) to explore Enrique Guyot, an ancient, completely unexplored seamount. Stay tuned!
5 hours ago
Ship Location
East of the Mariana Trench, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
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