Collecting a Push Core
Detailed Description
ROV SuBastian inserts a push core into the seafloor sediments of Astoria Canyon off the coast of Oregon. These sediments will be analyzed for what creatures live in the sediments, as well as geochemical information.
Sources/Usage
Courtesy of Schmidt Ocean Institute
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