Dive and Discover : Expedition 9 : Galapagos Rift : Slideshow

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Expedition 9:
May 20-June 3, 2005

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Bruce Strickrott, supervising today�s launch, positions the catwalk for loading people inside Alvin. The submersible is 23 feet (7 meters) long, but its 6-foot (2-meter) diameter sphere is large enough for only the pilot and two passengers.

Today divers in Alvin spotted an octopus from the viewport. Notice its eye and the two fins on the sides of its mantle. (Photo by Bruce Strickrott)

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