Launching the Pieces V from the K-O-K. The Hawaii
Undersea Research Lab operates the Pieces V, which
can descend to 2000 m. Photo by J. Liebeler |
Securing the Pieces V after a dive to 400 meters.
Researchers use the Pieces V for studying deep
water precious coral beds, Monk Seal feeding
behavior, and ocean floor mapping. Photo by J. Liebeler
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Student prepares samples for processing. Many GES students
take jobs working in labs in the departments of Chemistry,
Oceanography, Biology, and Geology and Geophysics.
Photo courtesy of Soest Pubs
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R. V. Kaimikai-O-Kanaloa. This 230' research vessel has
a
range of 15,000 nm, carries a crew of 19 scientists,
and
carries a SeaBeam 210 multibeam sonar bathymetric mapping
system. The K-O-K is the support ship for the Pieces
V.
Photo courtesy of HURL.
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