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R1723 Dive Highlights International District

International District 2 Site Complete: This dive marked the completion of installations at the International District 2 Site. The ROV ROPOS installed a bottom-pressure-tilt sensor (BOTPTA303) and a current meter (VELD3D304). After the installation, ROPOS did a "fly over" of the site to document the completed installation. The ROV then drove northwest to PN3B to recover green ROCLS gratings for follow-on cable-laying efforts. Video credit: NSF-OOI/UW/CSSF; Dive R1723; V14. (01:44)

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