In Week 1 of our expedition to Bounty Trough, a remote area off the coast of New Zealand, scientists report on some exciting first observations and specimens.
In our film, find out more about science activity onboard the Ocean Census-Bounty Trough research cruise and what has been observed and retrieved so far.
This includes deploying the DTIS – Deep Tow Imaging System, capturing high-res seafloor images and the first piece of equipment launched onboard, helping to guide our search.
This expedition is part of the Ocean Census mission to find and protect marine life before it’s too late.
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Image: Deckhand Michael Connor deploys the DTIS
Credit: all images and video to Ocean Census/NIWA
