Tim Shank, WHOI biologist and chief scientist of the HADES mission, presents his vision and drive for research in deep-ocean
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From April 10 through May 20, 2014, a team of scientists and engineers from seven different research institutions will use HROV Nereus, a deep-diving remotely operated vehicle, to explore part of the Kermedec Trench, one of the deepest in world, in a systematic effort to achieve ambitious research goals. More »
There are 33 members of the science party from 11 organizations, all working together to find out more about this mysterious region.
The Hadal Ecosystem Studies (HADES) project is a collaborative effort funded by the National Science Foundation.