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Fossils in sediment cores

Expedition #371 scientists identify fossils in sediment cores.

Scientists from expedition #371 identify fossils in sediment cores. These cores were collected from up to 864 metres beneath the seabed.

Photo by Tim Fulton, IODP JRSO [Photo ID: exp371_042]

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