Keywords: noaa ocean biogeography seafloor fish coral u.s. virgin islands usvirginislands seafloor mapping seafloormapping habitats rov underwater noaa ship noaaship technology NOAA oceanographer (foreground) mapping coral reef habitats in the U.S. Caribbean. Shown here on April 1, 2015 viewing a live video feed from a remotely operated vehicle. This is the 12th consecutive year of an effort to map this region's sprawling coral reef ecosystem, home to an amazing variety of ocean life. The Remotely Operated Vehicle technician (background) can be seen driving the ROV. Learn more: oceanservice.noaa.gov/caribbean-mapping/ NOAA oceanographer (foreground) mapping coral reef habitats in the U.S. Caribbean. Shown here on April 1, 2015 viewing a live video feed from a remotely operated vehicle. This is the 12th consecutive year of an effort to map this region's sprawling coral reef ecosystem, home to an amazing variety of ocean life. The Remotely Operated Vehicle technician (background) can be seen driving the ROV. Learn more: oceanservice.noaa.gov/caribbean-mapping/ |