Texas Southern University student Swazi Gurnel l has been selected as a 2025 Video Systems Engineering Intern for the prestigious Ocean Exploration Trust’s Science & Engineering Internship Program . As part of this highly competitive initiative, Gurnell will join the crew of the renowned Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus for a groundbreaking expedition focused on deep-sea exploration in the Western Pacific.

Swazi Gurnell

Chosen from a nationwide pool of applicants, Gurnell is one of just 14 interns selected to participate in this immersive program. The upcoming expedition will involve the exploration of mud volcanoes and the water column above the Mariana Trench, including areas within the Mariana Trench Marine National Monument. Using remotely operated and autonomous vehicle tech

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