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Cory Ames (NCCOS), Tim Battista (NCCOS), and Jason White (UNCW - UVP) prepare to mobilize NOAA Ship Nancy Foster's ROV.

UNC-Wilmington's Eric Glidden of the Undersea Vehicles Program operates ROV Mohawk from aboard NOAA Ship Nancy Foster.

NOAA Divers from Monitor National Marine Sanctuary (MNMS) and the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science are exploring shipwrecks in the proposed MNMS expansion area aboard NOAA Ship Nancy Foster.

NOAA Ship Nancy Foster’s Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. Tony Perry swims over the hull of the U-352.

The bow of the HMS Bedforshire that was separated from the hull during the torpedo attack by U-558 and now lies just off the forward section of the main shipwreck site.

NOAA Diver and archaeologist Will Sassorossi investigates the forward section of the Bedforshire’s remains.

The wreck of the USS Schurz has abundant marine life and many predator fish, including this barracuda.

NOAA Divers Will Sassorossi and Ensign Sara Thompson explore the shipwreck of the Schurz.

Monitor National Marine Sanctuary's archaeologist, Will Sassorossi and NOAA Ship Nancy Foster’s navigation officer, ENS Sara Thompson, explore the shipwreck of the Schurz.

Diagram of a MOCNESS (Multiple Opening/Closing Net and Environmental Sampling System) net.