All 8 parts, explained
1. Marine scientist
A marine scientist looks through a microscope at tiny living things from the deep sea.
Fun fact Some of the tiniest sea creatures can only be seen with a microscope.
2. Collecting samples
The research robot goes out on its cable to pick up rocks, mud and animals for the lab.
Fun fact The robot's arm is gentle enough to pick up a soft sea creature.
3. Samples
This scientist holds a jar with a piece of coral collected from the sea floor.
Fun fact Samples are labeled carefully with where and when they were found.
4. Sample jars
Clear jars hold samples of sea water, sand, shells and corals, ready to be studied.
Fun fact Some samples are kept cold so they stay fresh for study on land.
5. Microscope
A microscope makes tiny things look much bigger, so the scientist can see every detail.
Fun fact Some microscopes can make things look a thousand times bigger.
6. Camera screen
The screen shows live pictures of the corals outside, filmed by the submarine's cameras.
Fun fact Pictures and videos from dives help scientists all over the world.
7. Porthole
Through the lab's round porthole, fish and corals can be seen just outside the submarine.
Fun fact Some deep-sea fish make their own light, called bioluminescence.
8. Galley
Next to the lab is the galley, where the crew cooks and eats.
Fun fact Food and science are kept apart, so samples stay clean.
