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Lusiad Expedition, 1962





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This was the longest Scripps sea trip to date and was part of an international effort to explore the Indian Ocean. On this expedition, the Scripps vessels HORIZON and ARGO sailed around the world to study the Indian Ocean, its currents and map its seafloor. As the Indian Ocean was less well known than other oceans, many seafloor features were discovered and named. The Mid Indian Ocean Ridge was explored, and biologists studied the marine life of the Indian Ocean. The scientists and crew represented many nations, and the ship visited ports in India, Africa and Asia.




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