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At the Southern Tip of the Eratosthenes Seamount
Hercules and Argus finish up a survey line of the southernmost end of the Eratosthenes Seamount. Life is sparse here, and the seamount is characterized by a fair amount of sediment and mud, but we found quite a few interesting fish, crabs, and a few ancient amphora!
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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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