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The mesh bag of decorated cups is securely strapped to the CTD rosette frame. Credit: Sheri N. White \u00a9 WHOI.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The CTD rosette returning from its trip to the bottom of the ocean with the bag of cups. Credit: Sheri N. White \u00a9 WHOI.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Before and after shots of some cups decorated for OOI and Pride month. Credit: Sheri N. White \u00a9 WHOI.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Some cups were appropriately decorated by Jennifer Batryn with marine species \u2013 some of which Pete Duley, our marine mammal observer, has seen during our cruise! Credit: Sheri N. White \u00a9 WHOI.<\/p><\/div>\n

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And here’s what pressure does to fine artwork. Credit: Sheri N. White \u00a9 WHOI.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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