GEOSEA Tripod (IMAGE) Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR) Caption A GEOSEA-tripod is launched from a research vessel. Credit Jan Steffen, GEOMAR Usage Restrictions Only in the context of this press release. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.