The Coastal Seas team will be exploring Curaçao's mesophotic coral ecosystems and their connection with shallow-water coral reefs.
Our main goal is to characterize the biodiversity, ecology and physical oceanography of these underwater ecosystems.
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Bluest ocean I've ever seen! Last Nov 2021 went to Rangitāhua/Kermadec Islands w Expedition Rangatahi. Such a privilege. Ocean glider+ big internal waves! Supports Ngāti Kuri-led research w Auckland Museum + Inkfish @aucklandmuseum@ngatikuri @niwa_nz, vid by Annika Andresen