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Dumbo Octopus Encounters
We see a lot of cirrate, or finned, octopods during our deep sea exploration. They are found at greater depths than most cephalopod species, and have been tracked down to over 4,000 meters. They are better known as dumbos due to their ear-like fins and the resemblance to the famous Disney flying elephant.
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Windward Passage Project
The Windward Passage, located between Cuba and Haiti, is a major conduit between the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. It is a site of complex currents, mixing and exchange of water that have been little explored despite the historical importance of this region as a major shipping route.
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