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Net, trawl and sledge system capability
Equipment for sampling and observing the seafloor
Polar research ships enable scientific investigation in fields including deep-sea biology, biogeochemistry and seafloor geology. Alongside precision navigation systems, polar research ships are fitted with a host of advanced facilities to enable a diverse range of in situ investigation and experimentation.
Equipment for sampling and observing the seafloor
Technology and equipment for biological and geophysical studies
Discovering ocean life
Exploring the ocean