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Scientist head to explore the deepest, darkest parts of the planet

The Nekton mission beneath the waves to the 'midnight zone'

The Nekton mission beneath the waves to the 'midnight zone' Source: Supplied/Nekton

The British-led Nekton Mission is preparing to dive down 4,000 meters to unexplored depths of the Indian Ocean in a bid to survey its wildlife and gauge the effects of climate change.


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By Allan Lee

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The British-led Nekton Mission is preparing to dive down 4,000 meters to unexplored depths of the Indian Ocean in a bid to survey its wildlife and gauge the effects of climate change.



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