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Deployment of Sensor for Conductivity, Temperature and Depth-profiling Rosette

Caption: This image shows the deployment of a sensor for conductivity, temperature and depth-profiling rosette (CTD). The equipment was used to sample the water throughout the water column, including viruses.

Credit: Craig Carlson

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