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Deep-Sea Habitats of the Hawaiian Archipelago

September 22 – October 12, 2026
Current Status
Vehicles Ascending
Update
Kakahiaka maika'i iā kākou.  Ke pi'i nei 'o Hercules iki i ka 'ili o ke kai i kēia manawa.  Good morning everyone.  Little Hercules is currently returning to the surface
3 hours 21 minutes ago
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Hawaiian Islands
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