Recovery of Moored Sonar Unit (IMAGE)

NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service

Recovery of Moored Sonar Unit

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To retrieve the sonar unit, scientists sent an acoustic signal to the unit, causing it to detach from it's mooring and float to the surface. In this photo, crew aboard a chartered fishing vessel retrieve the unit after it surfaced. Credit: NOAA

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