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Expedition to ‘Lost City` uses advanced communications to link land, sea-based explorers

A precedent-setting ocean expedition will use “telepresence” to connect Dr. Robert Ballard at sea with Chief Scientist Dr. Debbie Kelley ashore as they explore the unique Lost City hydrothermal vents. The July 23 through August 1 mission is financially supported and coordinated by NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.