Current expedition

Deep-Sea Habitats of the Cook Islands

October 1 – 21, 2025

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Current Status
In Port
Update
Kia Orana from Rarotonga, where we are preparing for an expedition to explore deep-sea habitats of the Cook Islands, including the Manahiki Plateau and abyssal plain. Come along with ROV Hercules, Atalanta, Little Hercules, and our international expedition team sailing on October 1st!
19 hours ago
Ship Location
Waters of the Cook Islands
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Current Watch

Video Engineer

Atalanta Pilot

Hercules Pilot

Hercules Pilot

Navigator

Communications

Watch Leader

Data Logger