Vohsen, Samuel A.
Gruber-Vodicka, Harald R.
Osman, Eslam O.
Saxton, Matthew A.
Joye, Samantha B.
Dubilier, Nicole
Fisher, Charles R.
Baums, Iliana B.
Funding for this research was provided by:
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (ECOGIG)
Max-Planck-Gesellschaft
Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung (AWI)
Article History
Received: 11 June 2025
Accepted: 5 September 2025
First Online: 13 November 2025
Declarations
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: Letters of Acknowledgment were obtained from the National Marine Fisheries Service, Southeast Regional Office (263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-5505) and the Bureau of Ocean Mineral Management (Notice NG15-004) was notified of scientific research prior to conducting sampling. The letters of Acknowledgment (LOA) recognized the activities as scientific research in accordance with the definitions and guidance at 50 CFR 600.10. As such, the proposed activities were not subject to fishing regulations at 50 CFR 622 developed in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.