Behind-the-Scenes of E/V Nautilus: Wet Lab

The Behind-the-Scenes series takes you into the heart of E/V Nautilus to showcase all the essential systems that keep exploration advancing. Join Science Manager Moronke Harris for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most active spaces on E/V Nautilus: the wet lab! As soon as ROV Hercules returns safely to Nautilus' back deck, the wet lab, named for the salty splashing, becomes a flurry of activity. Here the science team springs into action to quickly and carefully sort, process, document, and preserve each of the special samples collected from the deep ocean depths. Learn how we process and preserve biological, geological, and environmental samples here so we can safely transport them to shore for our global network of scientists to continue exploring.