Learn about the seafloor geomorphology (shape) and substrate (type of sediments or rock). These videos will take you on a virtual tour of the seabed, highlighting geomorphologic changes along the ROV dive path.
Geomorphology highlight movies have been made for the ROV dives shown on the map.
Geomorphology Highlight Movies
ROV Dive ID: EX1806 – Dive 04
Seafloor Feature Type: Intra-Slope Terrace with Scarp
Location: Blake Escarpment (Eastern Edge of the Blake Plateau)
Approximate Start of Dive: 30.94, -77.33
Depth Range of Dive: 1321 to 1249 m
(Note: This movie is a highlight of both the geomorphology and biota throughout the dive)
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ROV Dive ID: EX1806 – Dive 05
Seafloor Feature Type: Deep-Sea Coral Mound
Location: Stetson Mesa South (Western Edge of the Blake Plateau)
Approximate Start of Dive: 29.37, -79.73
Depth Range of Dive: 732 to 716 m
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ROV Dive ID: EX1806 – Dive 06
Seafloor Feature Type: Deep-Sea Coral Mound
Location: Stetson Mesa North (Western Edge of the Blake Plateau)
Approximate Start of Dive: 30.41, -79.60
Depth Range of Dive: 750 to 715 m
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ROV Dive ID: EX1907 – Dive 06
Seafloor Feature Type: Deep-Sea Coral Mound
Location: Central Blake Plateau
Approximate Start of Dive: 30.76, -78.74
Depth Range of Dive: 838 to 784 m
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ROV Dive ID: EX2107 – Dive 12
Seafloor Feature Type: Deep-Sea Coral Mound
Location: Central Blake Plateau
Approximate Start of Dive: 29.75, -78.43
Depth Range of Dive: 816 to 758 m
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