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2007, Oceanography 20(4):20–29, http://dx.doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2007.01
Ocean Exploration: Discovery and Offshore Stewardship
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Authors
James J. Kendall Jr. | Minerals Management Service, Herndon, Virginia, USA, and Visiting Scientist, Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Silver Spring, MD, USA
Thomas E. Ahlfeld | Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA, USA
Gregory S. Boland | Minerals Management Service, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, New Orleans, LA, USA
Jack B. Irion | Minerals Management Service, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, New Orleans, LA, USA
John J. McDonough | Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Silver Spring, MD, USA
First Paragraph
The time is August 2, 2007, and a blue, white, and red titanium flag rests on the soil of an alien world. The explorers who planted it, tucked safely within the confines of their twin vehicles, are safe from a deadly temperature and pressure differential but miles from any other human contact. Moments later, both craft lift off and head skyward, mission accomplished, but the risks are far from over as they head upward, looking to dock with their mother ship.
Full Article
Citation
Kendall, J.J., Jr., T.E. Ahlfeld, G.S. Boland, J.B. Irion, and J.J. McDonough. 2007. Ocean exploration: Discovery and offshore stewardship. Oceanography 20(4):20–29, http://dx.doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2007.01.