both vents as well as colonies of clams and other organisms. They would later return with Alvin to take samples. Scientists nicknamed ANGUS Dope on a rope due to its durability and lack of fragile sensors. It was also given the motto "takes a lickin' but it keeps on clickin'". ANGUS was retired in the late 1980s, having completed over 250 voyages. References External links Project FAMOUS: Exploring the Mid-Atlantic Ridge Oceanography