= International Ocean Discovery Program
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The International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) is a collaborative research initiative that aims to explore and study the Earth's oceanic systems, primarily through the drilling of the seafloor and the collection of subsurface samples. Established in 2013, IODP builds on the legacy of previous ocean drilling programs, including the Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) and the Deep Sea Drilling Project (DSDP).
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