Figure 7. Photograph of the U.S. Geological Survey small Seabed Observation and Sampling System (SEABOSS) used to collect sediment samples and bottom photography in the study area. The system consists of a modified Van Veen grab sampler with attached still and video cameras. A winch, mounted on a davit (left), and a take-up reel for the video-signal and power cable (right) were used to deploy the SEABOSS from the aft starboard side of the research vessel Rafael.