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Say “Cheese” Deep beneath the Pacific

The ride in the submersible Alvin is cozy, with just enough space for three people. Mark Spear, an Alvin pilot, snapped this shot standing up as the submersible returned to the surface of the Pacific in January 2008 after a dive. The trip takes an hour and a half, and during that time the pilot…

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Say "Cheese" Deep beneath the Pacific
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Say “Cheese” Deep beneath the Pacific

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Sparring on the Dock

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Look and Learn

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