Oceana has launched the second of a three leg scientific expedition exploring Important Ecological Areas (IEAs) in the Pacific Ocean using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and high definition video cameras.
The West Coast expedition commenced 13 June in Monterey Bay, California, and will conclude on 2 July off the Olympic Coast of Washington State.
Home to gray whales, salmon, puffins, and life giving swarms of krill, the Pacific Ocean off southern Oregon is a diverse and productive part of the California Current ecosystem. Due to its remote location and often rugged weather, very few of the reefs and canyons in this region have been documented with underwater cameras.
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