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Two scientists prepare to deploy a CTD

By St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
Two scientists standing next to a piece of scientific equipment on the deck of a ship.
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Detailed Description

Two scientists prepare to deploy a CTD (Conductivity-Temperature-Depth) sensor off the R/V Pelican. This device captures information about water column properties such as temperature, salinity, and chlorophyll (a proxy for primary production). This particular device can also collect water samples from specific depths of interest.

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Public Domain.