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Jumbo piston corer

By Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Two people stand on the deck of a large ship as they maneuver equipment suspended from a cabling system.
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Detailed Description

Marine technicians from the USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center Marine Facility (MarFac) guide the jumbo piston corer into position for deployment off the ship.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

PCMSC Marine Facility - MarFac