Expedition Underway, Exploring Wreck of The Quest in the Labrador Sea
The Royal Canadian Geographic Society is currently exploring the wreck of The Quest, the ship used by Sir Ernest Shackleton, in the Labrador Sea. Researchers are using submersibles and robotics to map the vessel and study the marine ecosystem that has developed around it.
Why it matters
The expedition provides historical insights into Shackleton's final voyage while offering data on deep-sea marine habitats and the impact of human activity like fishing nets.
The Alvin submersible in the Labrador Sea (Photo credit: Martin Hartley, Canadian Goegraphic)
The report is a straightforward scientific and historical account of an ongoing expedition.
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