This month, AFP reported from OceanXplorer, a high-tech marine research vessel owned by billionaire-backed non-profit OceanX, as it studied seamounts off Indonesia.
The ship pairs advanced scientific research with high-end media content to make marine biology and conservation accessible.Â
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