This sea star and sablefish, spotted at a depth of 968 meters (3,176 feet) during the second dive of the 2023 Shakedown + EXPRESS West Coast Exploration expedition, were some of the limited marine life observed during the dive, which was a shakedown dive focused on engineering objectives related to the remotely operated vehicles.
Sea Star and Sablefish
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This sea star and sablefish, spotted at a depth of 968 meters (3,176 feet) during the second dive of the 2023 Shakedown + EXPRESS West Coast Exploration expedition, were some of the limited marine life observed during the dive, which was a shakedown dive focused on engineering objectives related to the remotely operated vehicles.