A variety of pressurized sampling methods allow for the acquisition of unprecedented datasets. Sea floor and sub-seafloor samples to gain knowledge of the deep biosphere are an essential part when it comes to generating a better understanding of our ecosystem.
Pressurized sampling allows for a preserved sample which can be analyzed immediately or stored for further processing on-shore.
Different methods can be applied based on platforms such as Remotely Operated Vehicles/Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, Sea Floor Drill Rigs, or gravity corers deployed from offshore vessels.