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Dive Highlights From Eratosthenes Seamount
During this dive on August 25th, on Eratosthenes Seamount, we surveyed the manganese-covered limestome cliffs of the sides of the seamount. Along the way we found beautiful geological formations and a few artifacts.
Expedition
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.