Glider Deployment (IMAGE)

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Glider Deployment

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Researchers prepare to deploy the SG503 "Ice Dragon" glider into the open waters of the Ross Sea. In the background is Mt. Erebus (an active volcano).

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Photo courtesy of Walker Smith.

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