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Research Expedition Prepares to Depart on Seamount Mapping Mission

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Catherine Cruz

Published September 11, 2018 at 2:42 PM HST

Among those intently watching the storm are scientists preparing for a research expedition out to the Northwest Hawaiian islands. Biologist Chris Kelley is planning to leave this week to begin charting a seamount in Papahanaumokuakea.

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Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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