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Submerged NC: Oases for Marine Life - Shipwrecks in 3D

Dr. Avery Paxton

Dr. Avery Paxton, Research Associate, NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science

Join Dr. Avery Paxton to explore how North Carolina shipwrecks form homes for a diversity of marine life. Learn how for the past decade, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary (MNMS) and National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Beaufort Lab have led an effort off the coast of North Carolina to document shipwrecks from the Civil War to the Battle of the Atlantic that brought World War II to our shores. The research conducted by MNMS and NCCOS honors the sacrifices of all who worked, fought, and died in defense of freedom, as well as recognizing the role these nationally significant shipwrecks play in the region's health as habitat for marine ecosystems.

This presentation will highlight the role that shipwrecks play as oases for marine life and showcase advanced technologies that MNMS and NCCOS use, including echosounder surveys to create 3D visualizations of shipwrecks and the surrounding marine life. Along with collecting data to interpret this underwater battlefield, the project also demonstrates the significance of these shipwrecks as both ecological and historical wonders. This project is an example of NOAA offices collaborating to use their best assets to document the incredible maritime history and marine life off North Carolina's shores.

Learn more about Living Shipwrecks 3D and NCCOS.

Learn more about Monitor National Marine Sanctuary.

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When and Where

When:
Tue, Mar 16, 2021, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Online Access:
http://bit.ly/3D-shipwrecks

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