From the lab to deep-sea discoveries and global broadcasting, find out what’s involved in being a deep-sea scientist.
A deep-sea explorer has shared what it’s really like living on a research vessel. Moronke Harris, Science Manager on the Ocean Exploration Trust’s exploration vessel Nautilus has shared a tour of life at (and below) sea.
Her work includes processing samples and data in the lab, wildlife spotting on deck, broadcasting to the world from the studio and watching their underwater vehicles venture into the unknown from the control van.
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