The vehicles of the National Deep Submergence Facility take scientists or “scientific presence” into the deep sea to observe, sample, and conduct experiments in this remote environment.

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DSV Alvin
Human occupied submersible
Depth: 14,764 feet
(4,500 meters)

RV Atlantis
Built: 1997
Length: 274 feet
Cruising speed: 12 knots
Endurance: 60 days

Sentry
Autonomous
Underwater Vehicle
Depth: 14,76 feet
(4,500 meters)

DSL-120A
Towed sonar sled
Depth: 19,685 feet (6,000 meters)

Jason II
Remotely operated vehicle (ROV)
Depth: 21,325 feet
(6,500 meters)

Argo II
Towed camera and sonar sled
Depth: 19,685 feet
(6,000 meters)