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Sediment Traps


Sediment traps collect particles falling toward the sea floor. These particles - marine snow - are made up of organic matter, dead sea creatures, tiny shells, dust, and minerals.
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[24-Jun-20] Sediment traps collect particles falling toward the sea floor. These particles - marine snow - are made up of organic matter, dead sea creatures, tiny shells, dust, and minerals.

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