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Radio Solent,3 mins
Deep-sea science expedition embarks on 40th voyage
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The RRS James Cook left the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton to continue its long-term study of the Porcupine Abyssal Plain. Located roughly 500km from Southampton, scientists and crew will spend four weeks on-board using cameras and other equipment to monitor what goes on at depths of up to 5000m. Jamie Morris has more.
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