Welcome to the Smithsonian Deep Reef Observation Project.
You can explore the Curasub from your computer! Inspect, launch, board and recover to get an idea of what it’s like to mann an underwater submersible. (Courtesy of Curasub)
The Curasub is a 5-person manned submersible capable of descending to 1,000 feet. The state-of-the-art sub is equipped with hydraulic collecting arms that allow for the collection of marine life and the deployment of long-term monitoring devices on the deep reef.
Click here to experience what it is like to use a submersible for research. Inspect submersible parts, launch the sub, and dive in to see how Smithsonian scientists explore diverse deep coral reef communities.
Dive in!
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