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Sampling seamounts

Sled is used to collect samples from the surface of the seamount

A sled is used to collect samples from the surface of the seamounts.

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Rights: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)
Published: 3 December 2007Size: 46.39 KB
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