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The team was in awe circling the bow of #USSYorktown, a #WWII aircraft carrier sunk in the #BattleofMidway that now lies over 5,000m deep on the #seafloor in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. We are privileged and honored to be able to witness such a powerful piece of #maritimeheritage for the first time in 25 years and express our gratitude for the many collaborators- both at sea and onshore- who have helped make this mission possible. Join us on the seafloor streaming live as we continue to respectfully explore those site and the waters of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument a culturally and biologically important region. Learn more about this pivotal historic engagement through our blog: https://nautl.us/midway Image descriptions: 1) The bow of USS Yorktown as the carrier lies on the seafloor sharply to starboard. 2) ROV Atalanta looks into the hangar deck. 3) A pair of 5-inch, 32 caliber antiaircraft guns now serve as habitat for deep sea sponges. Photo credit: “Ocean Exploration Trust @nautiluslive , NOAA”