Atlantic Explorer (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption This is the vessel Atlantic Explorer, used in the study, just before a research cruise to Barbados. Credit Colleen Hansel, WHOI Usage Restrictions None 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.