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Survey vessel

A survey vessel is like a big boat that is used to study and measure things in the water, like the depth of the sea, the temperature of the water, and the type of animals and plants that live in it.

It has special equipment on board, like sonar and cameras, that can help the people on the boat understand what is going on under the water. They use this equipment to create maps of the ocean floor and to learn about the different habitats and environments in the water.

Some survey vessels are used to find and study shipwrecks, while others are used to monitor marine life and the health of the ocean. They are really important for scientists who want to learn more about our planet and how we can protect it for the future.
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