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Because of the size of the equipment to be recovered and deployed, the Endurance 16 cruise will take place in two legs. Shown here is a ship returning to Newport, Oregon from the first leg of Endurance 14. Photo: David Nieman, OSU

The recovery and deployment of the Endurance array will be done in two legs because of the bulk of the equipment needed to complete the mission. Photo: David Nieman, OSU

Semi-trailer trucks are used to move equipment from Oregon State University to Newport Oregon for loading on the R/V Sikuliaq. Photo: Jon Fram, OSU

A surface mooring being readied to load onto a ship. Credit: David Neiman, OSU

During deployment, equipment becomes biofouled as it serves as a living platform for marine life. Photo: Coastal Endurance Array team

The Endurance moorings are designed to withstand extreme conditions at sea for six months, but the occasional visits of sea lions, who hop aboard to rest. Photo: Coastal Endurance Array team

This float is part of the sediment trap deployment. A team member drew a smiley face so sealife would know we mean no harm. Photo: Eric Tappa, University of South Carolina

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