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Deep-Sea Habitats of the Cook Islands

October 1 – 21, 2025
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Recovering Vehicles
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Update
We have just wrapped up our third dive using Little Hercules where we saw a variety of deep-sea organisms, including octopuses, fishes, corals and sponges. Check out some of our highlights below, and stay tuned for our next dive announcement! 
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Waters of the Cook Islands
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Little Hercules vs Hercules
Ocean Exploration Trust

On the NA176 expedition exploring the deep ocean around the Cook Islands, our Corps of Exploration is using both ROV Hercules and a smaller vehicle known as ROV Little Hercules. Learn the differences between these two pieces of ocean exploration technology with this fun infographic.
 

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