In 2019, NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries partnered with the Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration to expand our understanding of sanctuaries through deep-water exploration and research shared in real-team via telepresence. Aboard the R/V Manta, academic research scientists, Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration staff, and Flower Garden Bank National Marine Sanctuary staff ventured into the Northwestern Gulf of Mexico off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana. There, they explored areas that have been proposed for sanctuary expansion and investigated the biodiversity and connectivity of mesophotic coral ecosystems. Dr. Joshua Voss served as the science lead on the first leg of the expedition. He recently partnered with NOAA Ocean Exploration and Research, NOAA Sanctuaries, and Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants to present highlights from the expedition and recounts their important discoveries. The video is available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=eetsWxKeGh0.
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