San Juan: The US government has pledged nearly $350,000 to help scientists in Puerto Rico explore the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean, a trench just north of the island.
Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi says the money also will be used to explore a trench south of the US territory.
He said on Thursday that scientists will focus on studying biogeochemical processes in both trenches and on developing investigative procedures with remote-controlled submarines. Scientists believe both trenches are capable of causing a tsunami in the earthquake-prone Caribbean region.
The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration is providing the federal funds.
Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi says the money also will be used to explore a trench south of the US territory.
He said on Thursday that scientists will focus on studying biogeochemical processes in both trenches and on developing investigative procedures with remote-controlled submarines. Scientists believe both trenches are capable of causing a tsunami in the earthquake-prone Caribbean region.
The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration is providing the federal funds.
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