Research Cruise (IMAGE) University of Washington Caption Researchers drop the biodegradable instruments off the side of a ship in the Gulf of Mexico in early 2016. Credit CARTHE/Guillaume Novelli Usage Restrictions With credit 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.