GULF OF GUINEA — Navy Aerographer's Mate 3rd Class Brandon Davis launches a Sippiican MK-2 bathythermograph data acquisition system Jan. 9 where a probe collects environmental data below the

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GULF OF GUINEA — Navy Aerographer's Mate 3rd Class Brandon Davis launches a Sippiican MK-2 bathythermograph data acquisition system Jan. 9 where a probe collects environmental data below the oceans surface with sensors measuring temperature and depth as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS). APS is a multi-national effort to bring the latest training and techniques to maritime professionals in nine West and Central African countries, to address common threats of illegal fishing, smuggling, and human trafficking. In addition to maritime training, APS will perform more than 20 humanitarian projects in the region. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class RJ Stratchko)