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The Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities Expeditions storymap is now live!

The Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities Expeditions storymap is now live! NOAA is leading multi-partner expeditions in the Gulf to support restoration of seafloor habitats injured by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. These scientific expeditions have been ongoing since 2021. Learn more: https://arcg.is/0jnaW0

three men recover the AUV Eagle Ray on back of research vessel

The ROV Beagle collects a sample of Thesea nivea coral