The Coastal Seas team will be exploring Curaçao's mesophotic coral ecosystems and their connection with shallow-water coral reefs. Our main goal is to characterize the biodiversity, ecology and physical oceanography of these underwater ecosystems. #DeeplyCurious

Bluest ocean I've ever seen! Last Nov 2021 went to Rangitāhua/Kermadec Islands w Expedition Rangatahi. Such a privilege. Ocean glider big internal waves! Supports Ngāti Kuri-led research w Auckland Museum Inkfish @aucklandmuseum @ngatikuri @niwa_nz, vid by Annika Andresen