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Fossil Whale Bones and More on Eratosthenes Seamount 2012
We made several exciting discoveries on this dive! From what could be fossilized pieces of a whale skeleton, ribs, and vertebrae to amazing live clams living on active hydrothermal seep sites.
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Eratosthenes Seamount
Nautilus was diving at the Eratosthenes Seamount in search of signs indicating active hydrothermal vents, where warm chemical-rich water is seeping out of the seafloor, and the exotic animals that live on them. While searching for evidence of geological and biological activity, we came across both modern and ancient garbage.
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Expedition Summary - Eratosthenes Seamount Leg 3
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