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VISIONS 19 student Ramya Ravichandran Asha cleans off a recovered profiler pod coated in biofouling after a 1-year deployment. Image Credit: M. Vardaro, University of Washington, V19
VISIONS 19 student Ramya Ravichandran Asha cleans off a recovered profiler pod coated in biofouling after a 1-year deployment. Image Credit: M. Vardaro, University of Washington, V19
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Stephen and Ramya are mentored in CTD sampling. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Stephen and Ramya are mentored in CTD sampling. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
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Katie Hill successfully gets into a survival suit during the safety meeting. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Katie Hill successfully gets into a survival suit during the safety meeting. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Hayden, Ramya, and Katie learn about CTD operations during Leg 2. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Hayden, Ramya, and Katie learn about CTD operations during Leg 2. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
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A Group Shot
Deep Profiler Recovery, Credit: J. Durant, University of Washington, V18

Deep Profiler Recovery, Credit: J. Durant, University of Washington, V18
University of Washington technician Katie Bigham with the R/V Revelle CTD. Credit: W. Ruef, University of Washington, V18.
University of Washington technician Katie Bigham with the R/V Revelle CTD. Credit: W. Ruef, University of Washington, V18.
Katie Gonzalez and Yash Meghare roasting marshmallows for smores!  Credit:  University of Washington, V18
Katie Gonzalez and Yash Meghare roasting marshmallows for smores!  Credit:  University of Washington, V18
Evan Davis with a specimen obtained from Axial Caldera, Credit:  University of Washington, V18
Evan Davis with a specimen obtained from Axial Caldera, Credit:  University of Washington, V18
Katie Gonzalez working the manipulators for Jason, the ROV.  Credit:  University of Washington, V18  
Katie Gonzalez working the manipulators for Jason, the ROV.  Credit:  University of Washington, V18  
Ready to go! Jasmine Durant ready to help with Deep Profiler recovery.  Credit:  University of Washington, V18
Ready to go! Jasmine Durant ready to help with Deep Profiler recovery.  Credit:  University of Washington, V18
APL engineer Trina Litchendorf with her shrunken styrofoam head, recovered after a year at sea on the undervater.  Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
APL engineer Trina Litchendorf with her shrunken styrofoam head, recovered after a year at sea on the undervater.  Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Rob Fatland hanging out with Jason on the deck of the R/V Roger Revelle. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Rob Fatland hanging out with Jason on the deck of the R/V Roger Revelle. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Photo of the recovered undervator, with ROV Jason, and Res Tech Josh Manger in the background. Credit: R. Centurion, University of Washington, V18
Photo of the recovered undervator, with ROV Jason, and Res Tech Josh Manger in the background. Credit: R. Centurion, University of Washington, V18
University of Washington undergraduate Eve Hudson practices getting into her immersion suit. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18
University of Washington undergraduate Eve Hudson practices getting into her immersion suit. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18
Grays Harbor College recent graduate Jasmine Durant assists APL Engineer Nic Hart with yale grips while deploying the deep profiler at Axial Base. Credit: R. Centurion, Univesrity of Washington,V18

Grays Harbor College recent graduate Jasmine Durant assists APL Engineer Nic Hart with yale grips while deploying the deep profiler at Axial Base. Credit: R. Centurion, Univesrity of Washington,V18
UW undergrad Katie Gonzalez fixes samples from the Tucker net tows. Credit:  Y. Meghare, University of Washington, V18
UW undergrad Katie Gonzalez fixes samples from the Tucker net tows. Credit:  Y. Meghare, University of Washington, V18
APL engineer Chris Siani tests an escape hatch during a safety drill. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18
APL engineer Chris Siani tests an escape hatch during a safety drill. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18
Wu Jung in Two Hats. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18

Wu Jung in Two Hats. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18
It takes many hands to put the Tucker trawl together.  Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
It takes many hands to put the Tucker trawl together.  Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Romina Cennturion titrating oxygen samples on board the RV Revelle.  Credit: Julie Nelson, University of Washington, VISIONS18
Romina Cennturion titrating oxygen samples on board the RV Revelle.  Credit: Julie Nelson, University of Washington, VISIONS18
University of Washington students Katie Gonzalez and Eve Hudson sample the CTD Rosette.  Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
University of Washington students Katie Gonzalez and Eve Hudson sample the CTD Rosette.  Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
APL engineer Nic Hart next to the deep profiler loaded onto Jason.  Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
APL engineer Nic Hart next to the deep profiler loaded onto Jason.  Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
California State University undergraduate Evan Davis samples oxygen from the CTD rosette taken at Slope Base. Credit: J. Nelson, University of Washington, V18.
California State University undergraduate Evan Davis samples oxygen from the CTD rosette taken at Slope Base. Credit: J. Nelson, University of Washington, V18.
Deep Profiler Deployment Photo by Romina Cennturion, University of Washington, VISIONS18
Deep Profiler Deployment Photo by Romina Cennturion, University of Washington, VISIONS18
Six students and a professor sitting by the starboard rail of the ship wearing hardhats
The Leg 4 VISONS18 participants get geared up for an exciting two weeks on the R/V Revelle. Front, left to right: Eve Hudson (University of Washington, undergraduate), Katie Gonzalez (University of Washington, undergraduate). Back, left to right: Romina Centurion, Evan Davis (California State University Chico, undergraduate), Jasmine Durant (Grays Harbor College, recent graduate), Julie Nelson (Grays Harbor College, professor), Yash Meghare (University of Washington, recent graduate).
The wire crawler of the Deep Profiler at the Oregon Offshore (600 m) Site is deployed by the UW-APL Ocean Engineering Team. Credit: J. Durant, University of Washington, V18.
The wire crawler of the Deep Profiler at the Oregon Offshore (600 m) Site is deployed by the UW-APL Ocean Engineering Team. Credit: J. Durant, University of Washington, V18.
UW undergraduate Katie Gonzalez secures a line during the deep profiler deployment at Slope Base. Credit: Y. Meghare, Univeristy of Washington, V18.
UW undergraduate Katie Gonzalez secures a line during the deep profiler deployment at Slope Base. Credit: Y. Meghare, Univeristy of Washington, V18.
Nicolas C. Michel-Hart (APL Principal Engineer) attaches a "Yale" cable grip to the Offshore Deep Profiler Mooring cable for recovery. Tim M. McGinnis (APL Sr. Principal Engineer) and Trina M. Litchendorf (APL Oceanographer IV) assist. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Nicolas C. Michel-Hart (APL Principal Engineer) attaches a "Yale" cable grip to the Offshore Deep Profiler Mooring cable for recovery. Tim M. McGinnis (APL Sr. Principal Engineer) and Trina M. Litchendorf (APL Oceanographer IV) assist. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
The docking station for the Deep Profiler at Oregon Offshore (600 m) site is deployed by the UW-APL Ocean Engineering Team. Credit: J. Durant, University of Washington, V18.
The docking station for the Deep Profiler at Oregon Offshore (600 m) site is deployed by the UW-APL Ocean Engineering Team. Credit: J. Durant, University of Washington, V18.
California State University undergraduate Evan Davis sits his shift as a logger in the Jason van. Credit: E. Hudson, University of Washington, V18.
California State University undergraduate Evan Davis sits his shift as a logger in the Jason van. Credit: E. Hudson, University of Washington, V18.
APL post-doc Wu-Jung Lee and Res Tech Josh Manager send the Tucker Trawl net over the side. Credit: E. Hudson, Univeristy of Washington, V18.
APL post-doc Wu-Jung Lee and Res Tech Josh Manager send the Tucker Trawl net over the side. Credit: E. Hudson, Univeristy of Washington, V18.
APL post-doc Wu-Jung Lee and Cable Array team member Katie Bigham prep a Tucker trawl net with help from SIO Res Tech Josh Manager. The net was used to collect plankton samples at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: J. Durant, University of Washington, V18.
APL post-doc Wu-Jung Lee and Cable Array team member Katie Bigham prep a Tucker trawl net with help from SIO Res Tech Josh Manager. The net was used to collect plankton samples at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: J. Durant, University of Washington, V18.
During Leg 3 of VISIONS18 there were eight student participants. Front, left to right: Julie Nelson (Grays Harbor College, professor), Eve Hudson (University of Washington, undergraduate), Ashley Lobao (University of Washington, undergraduate), Elizabeth Pesar (Queens College CUNY, undergraduate), Katie Gonzalez (University of Washington, undergraduate), Spencer Nelson (University of Washington Bothell, undergraduate). Back, left to right: Mathew Munson (University of Washington Bothell, undergraduate), Leland Wood (University of Washington, undergraduate), Emilio Tensin (Queens College CUNY, undergraduate), Katie Bigham (Cabled Array, team member). Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
During Leg 3 of VISIONS18 there were eight student participants. Front, left to right: Julie Nelson (Grays Harbor College, professor), Eve Hudson (University of Washington, undergraduate), Ashley Lobao (University of Washington, undergraduate), Elizabeth Pesar (Queens College CUNY, undergraduate), Katie Gonzalez (University of Washington, undergraduate), Spencer Nelson (University of Washington Bothell, undergraduate). Back, left to right: Mathew Munson (University of Washington Bothell, undergraduate), Leland Wood (University of Washington, undergraduate), Emilio Tensin (Queens College CUNY, undergraduate), Katie Bigham (Cabled Array, team member). Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Recent University of Washington graduate Yash Meghare inspects the animals that had made the recovered top float of the Oregon Offshore Deep Profiler Mooring their home. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18.
Recent University of Washington graduate Yash Meghare inspects the animals that had made the recovered top float of the Oregon Offshore Deep Profiler Mooring their home. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18.
APL Engineers Mike Kenny, Chris Siani, and Chris Harding keep tension on the Deep Profiler cable at the Oregon Offshore site while it is wound on the winch during recovery. Credit: Y. Meghare, University of Washington, V18.
APL Engineers Mike Kenny, Chris Siani, and Chris Harding keep tension on the Deep Profiler cable at the Oregon Offshore site while it is wound on the winch during recovery. Credit: Y. Meghare, University of Washington, V18.
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University of Washington undergraduates Ashley Lobao (left), Leland Wood (right), and Queens College undergraduate Emilio Tensin (middle) prep football floats to be deployed on the Shallow Profiler Mooring legs at Oregon Offshore. Credit: S. Nelson, University of Washington, V18.
University of Washington undergraduate Ashley Lobao runs the A-Frame on the Roger Revelle while APL engineer Dana Manalang supervises. In the background is the 200 m platform before being deployed at the Oregon Offshore Site. Credit: Spencer Nelson, University of Washington, V18.
University of Washington undergraduate Ashley Lobao runs the A-Frame on the Roger Revelle while APL engineer Dana Manalang supervises. In the background is the 200 m platform before being deployed at the Oregon Offshore Site. Credit: Spencer Nelson, University of Washington, V18.
Spencer Nelson secures hosing to the EOM cage on deck. Credit: University of Washington, V18.
Spencer Nelson secures hosing to the EOM cage on deck. Credit: University of Washington, V18.
APL engineer Trina Litchendorf secures a float during the deployment of the Shallow Profiler Mooring at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: University of Washington, V18.
APL engineer Trina Litchendorf secures a float during the deployment of the Shallow Profiler Mooring at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: University of Washington, V18.
Queens College undergrad Emilio Tesin helps APL Engineer Mark Harding move the EOM cage during prep in Newport. Image Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Queens College undergrad Emilio Tesin helps APL Engineer Mark Harding move the EOM cage during prep in Newport. Image Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Julie Nelson, a professor at Grays Harbor College, and member of the UW Cabled Array team, shows UW Oceanography undergraduate student Amy Larsen how to process deep ocean water collected with the CTD. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Julie Nelson, a professor at Grays Harbor College, and member of the UW Cabled Array team, shows UW Oceanography undergraduate student Amy Larsen how to process deep ocean water collected with the CTD. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Undergraduate Katie Gonzalez helps the ship crew scrub the flying bridge. Credit: E. Hudson, University of Washington, V18
Undergraduate Katie Gonzalez helps the ship crew scrub the flying bridge. Credit: E. Hudson, University of Washington, V18
UW undergraduate student A. Larsen, caps a container of deep ocean water that will be measured onshore for its dissolved inorganic carbon concentration. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
UW undergraduate student A. Larsen, caps a container of deep ocean water that will be measured onshore for its dissolved inorganic carbon concentration. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
UW undergraduates Katie Gonzalez, Bing Yu Lee, and Eve Hudson fill cylinders on the RAS-PPS to prepare it for transport. Credit:  M. Elend, University of Washington, V18
UW undergraduates Katie Gonzalez, Bing Yu Lee, and Eve Hudson fill cylinders on the RAS-PPS to prepare it for transport. Credit:  M. Elend, University of Washington, V18
UW Oceanographer Mitch Elend (L) and Co-Chief Scientist Orest Kawka remove samples of hot spring fluids collected 2017-2018 in the remote access fluid sampler that was capturing fluids from the Tiny Towers diffuse flow site in the International District Hydrothermal Field at the summit of Axial Seamount. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18.
UW Oceanographer Mitch Elend (L) and Co-Chief Scientist Orest Kawka remove samples of hot spring fluids collected 2017-2018 in the remote access fluid sampler that was capturing fluids from the Tiny Towers diffuse flow site in the International District Hydrothermal Field at the summit of Axial Seamount. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18.
APL engineer James Tilley handles a line to latch a thermistor array under Jason to measure ocean temperatures ~ 1 mile beneath the oceans' surface. Josh Manger, lead Marine Tech onboard the R/V Revelle, directs operations. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
APL engineer James Tilley handles a line to latch a thermistor array under Jason to measure ocean temperatures ~ 1 mile beneath the oceans' surface. Josh Manger, lead Marine Tech onboard the R/V Revelle, directs operations. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
University of Washington students and mentors gather in front of the ROV Jason near the end of the Leg 2 UW VISIONS program. Front, left to right: Erik Friedrickson [School of Oceanography (SoO) graduate student], Bing-Yu Lee (SoO and Earth and Space Sciences), Riah Buchanan (Digital Arts and Experimental Media graduate student), Katie Bigham (Cabled Array team, mentor). Back left to right: Brison Grey (SoO undergrad), Julie Nelson (Grays Harbor College professor, mentor), Amy Larsen (SoO undergrad), Katie Gonzalez (SoO undergrad), Deb Kelley (Instructor), Eve Hudson (SoO undergrad). Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
University of Washington students and mentors gather in front of the ROV Jason near the end of the Leg 2 UW VISIONS program. Front, left to right: Erik Friedrickson [School of Oceanography (SoO) graduate student], Bing-Yu Lee (SoO and Earth and Space Sciences), Riah Buchanan (Digital Arts and Experimental Media graduate student), Katie Bigham (Cabled Array team, mentor). Back left to right: Brison Grey (SoO undergrad), Julie Nelson (Grays Harbor College professor, mentor), Amy Larsen (SoO undergrad), Katie Gonzalez (SoO undergrad), Deb Kelley (Instructor), Eve Hudson (SoO undergrad). Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Captain Dave onbard the R/V Revelle, recovers a float with a bunch of gooseneck barnacles to prevent possible entanglement. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18.
Captain Dave onbard the R/V Revelle, recovers a float with a bunch of gooseneck barnacles to prevent possible entanglement. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18.
Bing Yu Lee, University of Washington ESS undergraduate student, learns to take fluid samples collected with the CTD Niskin bottles. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Bing Yu Lee, University of Washington ESS undergraduate student, learns to take fluid samples collected with the CTD Niskin bottles. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Riah Buchanan, DXARTS Ph.D student at the University of Washington, learns how to process water samples onboard the R/V Revelle from taken >600 ft beneath the oceans'surface. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Riah Buchanan, DXARTS Ph.D student at the University of Washington, learns how to process water samples onboard the R/V Revelle from taken >600 ft beneath the oceans'surface. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Deb Kelley, Chief Scientist of the Cabled Array cruises, catches a brief bit of downtime in the sun onboard the R/V Revelle during the Legs 1-2 transition. Credit. T. Manning, University of Washington, V18.
Deb Kelley, Chief Scientist of the Cabled Array cruises, catches a brief bit of downtime in the sun onboard the R/V Revelle during the Legs 1-2 transition. Credit. T. Manning, University of Washington, V18.
UW School of Oceanography student, Brison Gray, demonstrates getting into a survival suit onboard the R/V Revelle, the first day of Leg 2 of the Cabled Array VISIONS18 expedition. Credit: M. Elend, UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
UW School of Oceanography student, Brison Gray, demonstrates getting into a survival suit onboard the R/V Revelle, the first day of Leg 2 of the Cabled Array VISIONS18 expedition. Credit: M. Elend, UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
During Leg 1 (RR1809) of the NSF-funded Cabled Array cruise, there were 10 student participants from the University of Washington. From Left to  Right: Deb Kelley (Chief Scientist and Instructor), Rachel Scott, Brittney Slucher, Eve Hudson, Katie Keil, Julie Nelson (Professor at Grays Harbor College and Scientist on the OOI cruise), Leroy Miller, Kaite Gonzalez, Bing-Yu Lee, and Terrie Manning. Not shown is Theresa Whorley and Brendan Philip. Credit: T. Whorley.
During Leg 1 (RR1809) of the NSF-funded Cabled Array cruise, there were 10 student participants from the University of Washington. From Left to  Right: Deb Kelley (Chief Scientist and Instructor), Rachel Scott, Brittney Slucher, Eve Hudson, Katie Keil, Julie Nelson (Professor at Grays Harbor College and Scientist on the OOI cruise), Leroy Miller, Kaite Gonzalez, Bing-Yu Lee, and Terrie Manning. Not shown is Theresa Whorley and Brendan Philip. Credit: T. Whorley.
Brittany Slucher, a UW VISIONS18 undergraduate student, samples fluids from 600 m water depth for follow-on analyses. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Brittany Slucher, a UW VISIONS18 undergraduate student, samples fluids from 600 m water depth for follow-on analyses. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Terrie Manning, a member of the VISIONS18 program, takes water samples collected from 2900 m at the Slope Base site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Terrie Manning, a member of the VISIONS18 program, takes water samples collected from 2900 m at the Slope Base site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
UW Oceanography undergraduate student takes water samples collected >9500 ft beneath the oceans surface on VISIONS18. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
UW Oceanography undergraduate student takes water samples collected >9500 ft beneath the oceans surface on VISIONS18. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Katie Gonzalez uses the high power "binoculars" on the bridge of the Revelle during the student tour. Credit. B.-Y. Lee, University of Washington, V18.
Katie Gonzalez uses the high power "binoculars" on the bridge of the Revelle during the student tour. Credit. B.-Y. Lee, University of Washington, V18.
Photomosaic by T. Manning showing many of the Cabled Array team members, VISIONS students, the R/V Revelle Captain Dave, and Jason team - "It is clear, the Cabled Array, like raising children, takes a village and is a labor of love for the many "villagers" on this expedition."
Photomosaic by T. Manning showing many of the Cabled Array team members, VISIONS students, the R/V Revelle Captain Dave, and Jason team - "It is clear, the Cabled Array, like raising children, takes a village and is a labor of love for the many "villagers" on this expedition."
APL enginner Trina Litchendorf pulls a fish from the winched Science Pod recovered 125 km offshore during Jason Dive 1045. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18.
APL enginner Trina Litchendorf pulls a fish from the winched Science Pod recovered 125 km offshore during Jason Dive 1045. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18.
Helping with net tow for Wu-Jung Lee, Post Doctoral Research Associate for APL.  Photo by Mitch Elend
Helping with net tow for Wu-Jung Lee, Post Doctoral Research Associate for APL.  Photo by Mitch Elend
Net tow for Wu-Jung, a post doctoral research associate with APL.  Photo by Mitch Elend
Net tow for Wu-Jung, a post doctoral research associate with APL.  Photo by Mitch Elend
Net tow for Wu-Jung, a Post Doctoral Research Associate with APL.  Photo by Mitch Elend
Net tow for Wu-Jung, a Post Doctoral Research Associate with APL.  Photo by Mitch Elend
Chris testing acoustic release codes. Photo by Ann Stafford
Chris testing acoustic release codes. Photo by Ann Stafford
Students and educators gather on the bow of the R/V Revelle at the end of the VISIONS'17 UW-OOI-NSF Operations and Maintenance cruise. From left to right: Deb Kelley (Chief Sci), Kevin Lally, Zach Cooper, Chanelle Cadot, Michelle Lee, Kevin Eyer, Sasha Seroy, Cheryl Greengrove, Theresa Whorley, Hanis Zulsikha (not in picture). Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Students and educators gather on the bow of the R/V Revelle at the end of the VISIONS'17 UW-OOI-NSF Operations and Maintenance cruise. From left to right: Deb Kelley (Chief Sci), Kevin Lally, Zach Cooper, Chanelle Cadot, Michelle Lee, Kevin Eyer, Sasha Seroy, Cheryl Greengrove, Theresa Whorley, Hanis Zulsikha (not in picture). Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
On the Bridge, photo by Ann Stafford
On the Bridge, photo by Ann Stafford
Mitch Elend demonstrates a sampling technique for the RASFL instrument to UW students Aaron Mau, Addien Wray, Daniel Tran, and Tran Do Bao. Credit: J. Nelson, Grays Harbor College, V17
Mitch Elend demonstrates a sampling technique for the RASFL instrument to UW students Aaron Mau, Addien Wray, Daniel Tran, and Tran Do Bao. Credit: J. Nelson, Grays Harbor College, V17
APL Mechanical Engineer, Nicholas, working on the electronics housing mechanism.  The spool with cable is behind him. Photo by Ann Stafford
APL Mechanical Engineer, Nicholas, working on the electronics housing mechanism.  The spool with cable is behind him. Photo by Ann Stafford
Scientists and students onboard the R/V Revelle try to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse under cloudy skies during the transit to Axial Caldera. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Scientists and students onboard the R/V Revelle try to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse under cloudy skies during the transit to Axial Caldera. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
UW Graduate Student Theresa Whorley (right) and undergraduate Michelle Lee (left) prepare a Moquito flow meter that allows calculation of fluid flux into and out of the sediments at Southern Hydrate Ridge - a tough measurement to make. Credit: Kevin Eyer, Kingston Middle School, V17.
UW Graduate Student Theresa Whorley (right) and undergraduate Michelle Lee (left) prepare a Moquito flow meter that allows calculation of fluid flux into and out of the sediments at Southern Hydrate Ridge - a tough measurement to make. Credit: Kevin Eyer, Kingston Middle School, V17.
UW Oceanography graduate student Zach Cooper works to set up a CTD to sample deep-sea fluids and the microbes that thrive in the cold, near freezing waters of the NE Pacific. Credit: Sasha Seroy, University of Washington, V17.
UW Oceanography graduate student Zach Cooper works to set up a CTD to sample deep-sea fluids and the microbes that thrive in the cold, near freezing waters of the NE Pacific. Credit: Sasha Seroy, University of Washington, V17.
UW students Chanelle Cadot and Michelle Lee help graduate student Theresa Whorley recover the Mosquito benthic flow meters from the Jason elevator used to transport equipment to and from the seafloor. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17. Helping with the Osmotic Fluid Samplers
UW students Chanelle Cadot and Michelle Lee help graduate student Theresa Whorley recover the Mosquito benthic flow meters from the Jason elevator used to transport equipment to and from the seafloor. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17. Helping with the Osmotic Fluid Samplers
Theresa Whorley (UW School of Oceanography Graduate Student) and Channel Cadot (UW undergraduate) carry an Osmo fluid sampler out to the deck for installation by the ROV Jason during the UW-OOI-NSF Cabled Array expedition. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Theresa Whorley (UW School of Oceanography Graduate Student) and Channel Cadot (UW undergraduate) carry an Osmo fluid sampler out to the deck for installation by the ROV Jason during the UW-OOI-NSF Cabled Array expedition. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
University of Washington, Applied Physics Laboratory engineers Skip Denny and James Tilley acoustically retrieve oxygen and temperature data from a seafloor instrument built by Clare Reimers at Oregon State University. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
University of Washington, Applied Physics Laboratory engineers Skip Denny and James Tilley acoustically retrieve oxygen and temperature data from a seafloor instrument built by Clare Reimers at Oregon State University. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Julie Nelson, from Grays Harbor College, samples fluids collected from deep NE Pacific waters off Oregon from Niskin bottles on a CTD-rosette. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Julie Nelson, from Grays Harbor College, samples fluids collected from deep NE Pacific waters off Oregon from Niskin bottles on a CTD-rosette. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Hanis, Eve, and Monique prepare to disembark from the R/V Revelle at the end of the VISIONS'17 UW-OOI-NSF expedition. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Hanis, Eve, and Monique prepare to disembark from the R/V Revelle at the end of the VISIONS'17 UW-OOI-NSF expedition. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Undergraduate students from the University of Washington, University of Puerto Rico, and Queens College, New York gather for a last goodbye at the end of the UW-OOI-NSF cruise RR1713, Leg 1 of the Regional Cabled Array Operations and Maintenance Expedition.
Undergraduate students from the University of Washington, University of Puerto Rico, and Queens College, New York gather for a last goodbye at the end of the UW-OOI-NSF cruise RR1713, Leg 1 of the Regional Cabled Array Operations and Maintenance Expedition.
The R/V Revelle comes into Newport, Oregon under misty-foggy skies at the end of the UW-OOI-NSF Regional Cabled Array operations and maintenance cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
The R/V Revelle comes into Newport, Oregon under misty-foggy skies at the end of the UW-OOI-NSF Regional Cabled Array operations and maintenance cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Katie Gonzalez, Eve Hudson, Alex Andronikides, and Kelsy Cain (in junction box) help clean the LV01C junction box that had been tipped on its side (still fully operational, however) for a few years at the Oregon Offshore Site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Katie Gonzalez, Eve Hudson, Alex Andronikides, and Kelsy Cain (in junction box) help clean the LV01C junction box that had been tipped on its side (still fully operational, however) for a few years at the Oregon Offshore Site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
University of Washington School of Oceanography undergraduate students, Katie Gonzalez and Willem Weertman document the Pythias Oasis dive. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
University of Washington School of Oceanography undergraduate students, Katie Gonzalez and Willem Weertman document the Pythias Oasis dive. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Katie Gonzalez watches a large pod of Pacific White-sided Dolphins ~60-70 km west of Newport, Oregon. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Katie Gonzalez watches a large pod of Pacific White-sided Dolphins ~60-70 km west of Newport, Oregon. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Students on Leg 1 of the UW-OOI-NSF Cabled Array VISIONS'17 cruise hunt for pyrosomes (fondly called sea pickles) onboard the R/V Revelle. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Students on Leg 1 of the UW-OOI-NSF Cabled Array VISIONS'17 cruise hunt for pyrosomes (fondly called sea pickles) onboard the R/V Revelle. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Undergraduate students Carlos Arcilia (right) from the University of Puerto Rico and Willem Weertman from the University of Washington help process CTD fluid samples. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Undergraduate students Carlos Arcilia (right) from the University of Puerto Rico and Willem Weertman from the University of Washington help process CTD fluid samples. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Alex Andronikides from Queens College, New York helps clean a Shallow Profiler Mooring science pod that was installed off the Oregon coast in 2016. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Alex Andronikides from Queens College, New York helps clean a Shallow Profiler Mooring science pod that was installed off the Oregon coast in 2016. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
This science pod was cut loose from the Axial Base Shallow Profiler mooring on Sunday morning and was throughly cleaned by an eager group of students. The growth visible on the pod comes after just one year in the water, and since many of the instruments on the pod require unobstructed intake lines for sampling, the pods must be replaced yearly. 
This science pod was cut loose from the Axial Base Shallow Profiler mooring on Sunday morning and was throughly cleaned by an eager group of students. The growth visible on the pod comes after just one year in the water, and since many of the instruments on the pod require unobstructed intake lines for sampling, the pods must be replaced yearly. 
Katie Gonzalez, from Clallam Bay, will be a freshman at the University of Washington Fall 2017 where she will study Oceanography and work with Deb Kelley. Here, she is cleaning an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler recovered from 2900 m water depth at the Slope Base site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Katie Gonzalez, from Clallam Bay, will be a freshman at the University of Washington Fall 2017 where she will study Oceanography and work with Deb Kelley. Here, she is cleaning an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler recovered from 2900 m water depth at the Slope Base site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Eve Hudson and Kelsy Cain help clean the Science Pod recovered from Axial Seamount after a 1-year deployment. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Eve Hudson and Kelsy Cain help clean the Science Pod recovered from Axial Seamount after a 1-year deployment. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Triana Litchendorf, an engineer with the UW Applied Physics Laboratory observes the Science Pod recovered after a year at 200-50 m beneat the oceans surface. It is covered in biological communities that include smalle scallops and a barnacle. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
Triana Litchendorf, an engineer with the UW Applied Physics Laboratory observes the Science Pod recovered after a year at 200-50 m beneat the oceans surface. It is covered in biological communities that include smalle scallops and a barnacle. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V17.
The Science Pod component from the winched shallow profiler comes onboard the R/V Revelle. It was completely free of animal growth when installed summer of 2016. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
The Science Pod component from the winched shallow profiler comes onboard the R/V Revelle. It was completely free of animal growth when installed summer of 2016. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Carlos is a senior undergraduate in Puerto Rico. Credit: Carlos Arcilia.
Carlos is a senior undergraduate in Puerto Rico. Credit: Carlos Arcilia.
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Monique Bell samples fluids from 200 m beneath the oceans' surface collected with a CTD during the UW-NSF-OOI Cabled Array operations and maintenance cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Monique Bell samples fluids from 200 m beneath the oceans' surface collected with a CTD during the UW-NSF-OOI Cabled Array operations and maintenance cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
UW Oceanography student, Hanis Zulaikha, learns about the CTD from Julie Nelson, Grays Harbor College, prior to its first deployment on the VISIONS17 UW-NSF-OOI Cabled Array cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
UW Oceanography student, Hanis Zulaikha, learns about the CTD from Julie Nelson, Grays Harbor College, prior to its first deployment on the VISIONS17 UW-NSF-OOI Cabled Array cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Eve Hudson, a high school student taking classes at Peninsula College, learns to sample fluids collected with the CTD on the first cast of the Cabled Array OOI-NSF-UW VISIONS'17 cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Eve Hudson, a high school student taking classes at Peninsula College, learns to sample fluids collected with the CTD on the first cast of the Cabled Array OOI-NSF-UW VISIONS'17 cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Kelsy Cain, a student in the Kelley Lab at the UW Center for Environmental, takes water samples to filter, and then grow microbes under experimental conditions. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Kelsy Cain, a student in the Kelley Lab at the UW Center for Environmental, takes water samples to filter, and then grow microbes under experimental conditions. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Katie Gonzalez and Willem Weertman take water samples from the first CTD cast on the VISIONS17, OOI-NSF cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Katie Gonzalez and Willem Weertman take water samples from the first CTD cast on the VISIONS17, OOI-NSF cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Alex Andronikides (Queens College, New York) and Willem Weertman (UW Oceanography) watch the first launch of Jason on the UW-NSF-OOI VISIONS'17 cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Alex Andronikides (Queens College, New York) and Willem Weertman (UW Oceanography) watch the first launch of Jason on the UW-NSF-OOI VISIONS'17 cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Students on Leg 1 of the VISIONS'17 cruise see the Pacific Ocean for the first time onboard the R/V Revelle. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Students on Leg 1 of the VISIONS'17 cruise see the Pacific Ocean for the first time onboard the R/V Revelle. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Eric McRae, an engineer at the UW Applied Physics Laboratory, checks out an instrumented science pod to be installed on a Shallow Profiler Mooring during the VISIONS'17 cruise. Credit: D. Kelley, University of Washington.
Eric McRae, an engineer at the UW Applied Physics Laboratory, checks out an instrumented science pod to be installed on a Shallow Profiler Mooring during the VISIONS'17 cruise. Credit: D. Kelley, University of Washington.
Young explorers at the Seattle Aquarium's Discover Science event view brittle stars imaged at depths of 2900 m during a Cabled Array cruise. Dana Manalang and Brendan Philip, part of the UW Cabled Array team share the excitement of exploring and instrumenting the deep. 
Young explorers at the Seattle Aquarium's Discover Science event view brittle stars imaged at depths of 2900 m during a Cabled Array cruise. Dana Manalang and Brendan Philip, part of the UW Cabled Array team share the excitement of exploring and instrumenting the deep. 
Dana Manalang (Applied Physics Laboratory engineer) and Brendan Philip (School of Oceanography graduate student) share the marvels of deep sea exploration and the underwater cabled observatory at the Seattle Aquarium's Discover Science Event 2016.
Dana Manalang (Applied Physics Laboratory engineer) and Brendan Philip (School of Oceanography graduate student) share the marvels of deep sea exploration and the underwater cabled observatory at the Seattle Aquarium's Discover Science Event 2016.
The Jason team rotates the vehicle in place for latching into the 3200 lb Benthic Experiment Platform for installation at the Oregon Shelf site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V16.
The Jason team rotates the vehicle in place for latching into the 3200 lb Benthic Experiment Platform for installation at the Oregon Shelf site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V16.
James Tilley, an engineer on the VISIONS'16 Cabled Array cruise, shoots off an XBT (expendable bathythermograph) that measures temperature through the water column. These data are put into mapping programs to insure that the sound velocity profile is accurate for a given location. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V16.
James Tilley, an engineer on the VISIONS'16 Cabled Array cruise, shoots off an XBT (expendable bathythermograph) that measures temperature through the water column. These data are put into mapping programs to insure that the sound velocity profile is accurate for a given location. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V16.
Brendan Philip, a new graduate student at the School of Oceanography, University of Washington, leads an ROV Jason dive on a new seep site he discovered during the VISIONS'16 cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V16.
Brendan Philip, a new graduate student at the School of Oceanography, University of Washington, leads an ROV Jason dive on a new seep site he discovered during the VISIONS'16 cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V16.
A CTD rosette being deplyed from the Baltic room on the R/V Sikuliaq during the VISIONS'16 expedition. Analyses of water samples from the Niskin bottles are used to verify instruments on the Cabled Array. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V16. 
A CTD rosette being deplyed from the Baltic room on the R/V Sikuliaq during the VISIONS'16 expedition. Analyses of water samples from the Niskin bottles are used to verify instruments on the Cabled Array. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V16. 
The engineeing team from the Applied Physics Laboratory at the UW and the crew of the R/V Sikuliaq prepare the low-power junction box for installation at the Slope Base site near the Cascadia Margin, 9500 ft beneath the oceans' surface. Credit. M. Elend, University of Washington, V16.
The engineeing team from the Applied Physics Laboratory at the UW and the crew of the R/V Sikuliaq prepare the low-power junction box for installation at the Slope Base site near the Cascadia Margin, 9500 ft beneath the oceans' surface. Credit. M. Elend, University of Washington, V16.
Engineers working on a winched profiler system covered in orange syntactic foam flotation
Final preparations on the winched, instrumented Science Pod before it is latched under the belly of the ROV Jason for installation on the Shallow Profiler Mooring at Axial Base. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V16.
Leaving Esquimalt after sunset. Credit: Erin Haphey, UW; V15.
Leaving Esquimalt after sunset. Credit: Erin Haphey, UW; V15.
Students enjoying shoretime in Victoria, BC (CW from bottom left: Erin, Kearstin, Lauren, Emily, Malea). Credit: Erin Haphey, UW; V15.
Students enjoying shoretime in Victoria, BC (CW from bottom left: Erin, Kearstin, Lauren, Emily, Malea). Credit: Erin Haphey, UW; V15.
Erica and Malea use a scraper to clean a recovered hydrophone frame and, maybe, sample some marine life. Credit: Mitch Elend, UW; V15.
Erica and Malea use a scraper to clean a recovered hydrophone frame and, maybe, sample some marine life. Credit: Mitch Elend, UW; V15.
Bob is still doing oxygens the old school way. Credit: Mitch Elend, UW; V15.
Bob is still doing oxygens the old school way. Credit: Mitch Elend, UW; V15.
Trina (APL-UW) does final preparation and checkout of a SAMI-pH sensor before the Platform Interface Controller is deployed. Credit: Mitch Elend (UW);V15.
Trina (APL-UW) does final preparation and checkout of a SAMI-pH sensor before the Platform Interface Controller is deployed. Credit: Mitch Elend (UW);V15.
Kent Fletcher (OSU) uses a power washer to clean external surface of a trawl-resistant Benthic Experiment Package recovered from the EA Shelf (60 m) Site. Credit, Mitch Elend, UW; V15.
Kent Fletcher (OSU) uses a power washer to clean external surface of a trawl-resistant Benthic Experiment Package recovered from the EA Shelf (60 m) Site. Credit, Mitch Elend, UW; V15.
Katie and I enjoying each other's company. Credit: Cole Rogers, Western Washington University; V15.
Katie and I enjoying each other's company. Credit: Cole Rogers, Western Washington University; V15.
Tracie posing with her artfully decorated marker that ROPOS will emplace on the seabed at Axial Seamount. Credit: Vinnie (ROPOS); V15.
Tracie posing with her artfully decorated marker that ROPOS will emplace on the seabed at Axial Seamount. Credit: Vinnie (ROPOS); V15.
Jessica Noe (left) on deck enjoying the sun on an unusually calm day and using the opportunity to pester Deb Kelley (right) with even more questions about the OOI. Credit: Tracie Barry, Grays Harbor College, V15
Jessica Noe (left) on deck enjoying the sun on an unusually calm day and using the opportunity to pester Deb Kelley (right) with even more questions about the OOI. Credit: Tracie Barry, Grays Harbor College, V15
Tim McGinnis and Nick Michel-Hart of the UW Applied Physics Laboratory begin to disassemble and inspect the crawler recovered from the Deep Profiler Mooring at Axial Base. Credit: Mitch Elend, UW; V15.
Tim McGinnis and Nick Michel-Hart of the UW Applied Physics Laboratory begin to disassemble and inspect the crawler recovered from the Deep Profiler Mooring at Axial Base. Credit: Mitch Elend, UW; V15.
Chief Engineer Paul gives Leg 2 students of tour of the R/V Thompson's shop and engine room. Credit: Joe Kalisch, Grays Harbor College, V15.
Chief Engineer Paul gives Leg 2 students of tour of the R/V Thompson's shop and engine room. Credit: Joe Kalisch, Grays Harbor College, V15.
THe UW Applied Physics Lab team brings in the Deep Profiler off of the mooring cable and onto the R/V Thompson during Leg 2 of the Cabled Array VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: University of Washington; V15.
THe UW Applied Physics Lab team brings in the Deep Profiler off of the mooring cable and onto the R/V Thompson during Leg 2 of the Cabled Array VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: University of Washington; V15.
Eric Boget from the Applied Physics Lab and Brian Clampitt from the R/V Thompson work to bring teh anchor for the Deep Profiler Mooring onboard during Leg 2 of the VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: University of Washington, V15.
Eric Boget from the Applied Physics Lab and Brian Clampitt from the R/V Thompson work to bring teh anchor for the Deep Profiler Mooring onboard during Leg 2 of the VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: University of Washington, V15.
The UW Applied Physics Lab team and the R/V Thompson crew are about to pull in the mooring cable on the Deep Profiler Mooring at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: University of Washington, V15.
The UW Applied Physics Lab team and the R/V Thompson crew are about to pull in the mooring cable on the Deep Profiler Mooring at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: University of Washington, V15.
Quae Atwood, from Western Washington University, onboard the R/V Thompson during Leg 2 of the VISIONS'15 expedition. Credit: Tracie Barry, Grays Harbor College; V15.
Quae Atwood, from Western Washington University, onboard the R/V Thompson during Leg 2 of the VISIONS'15 expedition. Credit: Tracie Barry, Grays Harbor College; V15.
The instrumented Deep Profiler is about to be attached to the mooring cable at the Slope Base Site (water depth 2900 m) during Leg 2 of the NSF-OOI-UW VISIONS'15 expedition aboard the R/V Thompson. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V15.
The instrumented Deep Profiler is about to be attached to the mooring cable at the Slope Base Site (water depth 2900 m) during Leg 2 of the NSF-OOI-UW VISIONS'15 expedition aboard the R/V Thompson. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V15.
Tim McGinnis from the UW Applied Physics Laboratory prepares the docking station for the Slope Base Deep Profiler that was installed during Leg 2 of the NSF-OOI-UW Cabled Array VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V15.
Tim McGinnis from the UW Applied Physics Laboratory prepares the docking station for the Slope Base Deep Profiler that was installed during Leg 2 of the NSF-OOI-UW Cabled Array VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V15.
Engineers on the back deck of the ship surrounding a cable attached to yellow plastic "hard hats" that protect the glass flotation spheres
Yellow "hard hats" encase glass flotation spheres that top the infrastructure on the Deep Profiler Moorings. These spheres were being installed from the fantail of the R/V Thompson as part of the Slope Base Mooring during Leg 2 of the NSF-OOI-UW Cabled Array VISIONS'15 crusie. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington. V15.
APL team wrapping yale grips to relieve tension on deployed mooring cable. Leg 2 Visions’15 expedition: Credit: Lauren Kowalski, University of Washington, V15.
APL team wrapping yale grips to relieve tension on deployed mooring cable. Leg 2 Visions’15 expedition: Credit: Lauren Kowalski, University of Washington, V15.
The Deep Profiler Float from the Slope Base site being installed off the fantail of the R/V Thompson during Leg 2 of the OOI-NSF- Cabled Array VISIONS'15 cruise. Eric Boget from the UW Applied Physcis lab leads the deck operations. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V15.
The Deep Profiler Float from the Slope Base site being installed off the fantail of the R/V Thompson during Leg 2 of the OOI-NSF- Cabled Array VISIONS'15 cruise. Eric Boget from the UW Applied Physcis lab leads the deck operations. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V15.
Tracie intent on taking in the first fire and safety meeting onboard the R/V Thompson during Leg 2 of the VISIONS'15 expedition. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V15.
Tracie intent on taking in the first fire and safety meeting onboard the R/V Thompson during Leg 2 of the VISIONS'15 expedition. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V15.
Deb Kelley and John Delany relaxing during a break during the Leg 1-Leg 2 port call in Newport, Oregon. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Deb Kelley and John Delany relaxing during a break during the Leg 1-Leg 2 port call in Newport, Oregon. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
UW School of Oceanography students, Katie Bigham and Jesse Turner, ponder Neptunea snail egg stalks from Southern Hydrate Ridge during Leg 1 of the VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V15.
UW School of Oceanography students, Katie Bigham and Jesse Turner, ponder Neptunea snail egg stalks from Southern Hydrate Ridge during Leg 1 of the VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V15.
UW undergranduate students, Jessie and Khadijah, examine velella velella jellyfish during Leg 1 of the VISION'15 expedition. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V15.
UW undergranduate students, Jessie and Khadijah, examine velella velella jellyfish during Leg 1 of the VISION'15 expedition. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V15.
Lauren Kowalski peers out to sea upon leaving Newport on Leg 2 of the VISIONS'15 expedition. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V15.
Lauren Kowalski peers out to sea upon leaving Newport on Leg 2 of the VISIONS'15 expedition. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V15.
Kearstin and Jessie are happy to be sailing on Leg 1 of the VISIONS'15. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Kearstin and Jessie are happy to be sailing on Leg 1 of the VISIONS'15. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Student group photo at the end of Leg 1, VISIONS'15 cruise. Front - left to right. Jessica Noe, Jessie HIld, Diana Park. Back row  - left to right. Lauren Kowalski, Kearstin Williams, Malea Saul, Kadijah Homoka, Jesse Turner, Chief Scientist Debbie Kelley, Katie Bigham. Credit: Julie Nelson.
Student group photo at the end of Leg 1, VISIONS'15 cruise. Front - left to right. Jessica Noe, Jessie HIld, Diana Park. Back row  - left to right. Lauren Kowalski, Kearstin Williams, Malea Saul, Kadijah Homoka, Jesse Turner, Chief Scientist Debbie Kelley, Katie Bigham. Credit: Julie Nelson.
University of Washington undergraduate, Jessie Hild, takes water samples for follow-on analyses from Niskin bottles onboard the R/V Thompson during the Cabled Array VISIONS'15 expedition. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
University of Washington undergraduate, Jessie Hild, takes water samples for follow-on analyses from Niskin bottles onboard the R/V Thompson during the Cabled Array VISIONS'15 expedition. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
UW undergraduate students Jesse, Lauren, and Kearstin help move a "mosquito" off of ROPOS's tool sled during Leg 1. This instrument has been measuring the flow of fluids into and out of a methane seep site at Southern Hydrate Ridge since it was installed last year. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
UW undergraduate students Jesse, Lauren, and Kearstin help move a "mosquito" off of ROPOS's tool sled during Leg 1. This instrument has been measuring the flow of fluids into and out of a methane seep site at Southern Hydrate Ridge since it was installed last year. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Deb brings in a recovered carbonate cobble with egg casings of Neptunea snails from Southern Hydrate Ridge. The eggs can take up to 1 year to hatch. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V15.
Deb brings in a recovered carbonate cobble with egg casings of Neptunea snails from Southern Hydrate Ridge. The eggs can take up to 1 year to hatch. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V15.
Students onboard the R/V Thompson collect velella velella (by-the-wind-sailors) off the starboard side during Leg 1 of the Cabled Array VISIONS'15 expedition. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Students onboard the R/V Thompson collect velella velella (by-the-wind-sailors) off the starboard side during Leg 1 of the Cabled Array VISIONS'15 expedition. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Malea and Diana laugh, recognizing they both dressed alike during a morning on the R/V Thompson expedition. Credit: Ed McNichol, V15.
Malea and Diana laugh, recognizing they both dressed alike during a morning on the R/V Thompson expedition. Credit: Ed McNichol, V15.
The ROPOS control room onboard the R/V Thompson is a magical place for many where we get to see parts of the ocean never before seen, and first of their kind operations. 
The ROPOS control room onboard the R/V Thompson is a magical place for many where we get to see parts of the ocean never before seen, and first of their kind operations. 
Kadijah Homolka models a gumby suit during the Leg 1 safety meeting. 
Kadijah Homolka models a gumby suit during the Leg 1 safety meeting. 
Students meet in the library with Deb to discuss the projects that they will begin to work on during this cruise, and which will extend into fall quarter at the UW. Credit: Ed McNichol, V15.
Students meet in the library with Deb to discuss the projects that they will begin to work on during this cruise, and which will extend into fall quarter at the UW. Credit: Ed McNichol, V15.
Malea learns how to conduct oxygen analyses on seawater from >130 km offshore Newport Oregon. Credit: Deb Kelley, University of Washington, V15.
Malea learns how to conduct oxygen analyses on seawater from >130 km offshore Newport Oregon. Credit: Deb Kelley, University of Washington, V15.
Jessica helps launch the CTD at the beginning of the Cabled Array VISIONS'15 expedition. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Jessica helps launch the CTD at the beginning of the Cabled Array VISIONS'15 expedition. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
VISIONS'15 students learn how to make measurements of dissolved oxygen in seawater taken at depths of 1000 m beneath the ocean's surface during Leg 1. Credit: Debbie Kelley, University of Washington.
VISIONS'15 students learn how to make measurements of dissolved oxygen in seawater taken at depths of 1000 m beneath the ocean's surface during Leg 1. Credit: Debbie Kelley, University of Washington.
Diana samples seawater from depths of up to 1000 m beneath the ocean's surface during the VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Diana samples seawater from depths of up to 1000 m beneath the ocean's surface during the VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Kadijah learns how to do titration analyses of dissolved oxygen in fluids from up to 1000 m water depth on the VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: Deb Kelley, University of Washington.
Kadijah learns how to do titration analyses of dissolved oxygen in fluids from up to 1000 m water depth on the VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: Deb Kelley, University of Washington.
Kearstin in chemistry lab learning how to do dissolved oxygen analyses. Credit: Deb Kelley, University of Washington, V15.
Kearstin in chemistry lab learning how to do dissolved oxygen analyses. Credit: Deb Kelley, University of Washington, V15.
Jessie and Kadijah help prepare an instrument cable on a junction box, which provides power and communication to a variety of chemical and biological sensors that will provide live streaming data to shore from 2900 m water depth (over 10,000 ft beneath the ocean's waves). Credit: Lauren Kowalski, University of Washington.
Jessie and Kadijah help prepare an instrument cable on a junction box, which provides power and communication to a variety of chemical and biological sensors that will provide live streaming data to shore from 2900 m water depth (over 10,000 ft beneath the ocean's waves). Credit: Lauren Kowalski, University of Washington.
Katie smiles - It is good to be back out at sea onboard the R/V Thompson on the VISIONS'15 expedition. Credit: Lauren Kowalski, University of Washington.
Katie smiles - It is good to be back out at sea onboard the R/V Thompson on the VISIONS'15 expedition. Credit: Lauren Kowalski, University of Washington.
Kearstin, Malea, and Jessica peer out from behind immersion suit hoods during survival suit practice. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Kearstin, Malea, and Jessica peer out from behind immersion suit hoods during survival suit practice. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Undergraduate students from the UW School of Oceanography practice getting into emergency immersion suits during the first leg of the Cabled Array VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Undergraduate students from the UW School of Oceanography practice getting into emergency immersion suits during the first leg of the Cabled Array VISIONS'15 cruise. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Jesse Turner, UW School of Oceanography senior, prepares a zoonplankton net to sample organisms in the deep sea as part of the VISIONS15 program. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington
Jesse Turner, UW School of Oceanography senior, prepares a zoonplankton net to sample organisms in the deep sea as part of the VISIONS15 program. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington
UW undergraduate students Jessie and Diana happy to be onboard the R/V Thompson as we depart Seattle for the Ocean Observatories Initiative Cabled Array cruise 2015. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
UW undergraduate students Jessie and Diana happy to be onboard the R/V Thompson as we depart Seattle for the Ocean Observatories Initiative Cabled Array cruise 2015. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Larry Nielson handles the dock lines between legs 5 and 6.
Larry Nielson handles the dock lines between legs 5 and 6.
Posing with the CTD Rosette are Leg 5 students Photo credit:  Mitch Elend, UW RSN, V14
Posing with the CTD Rosette are Leg 5 students Photo credit:  Mitch Elend, UW RSN, V14
Preparing to deploy the CTD Photo credit:  Mitch Elend, RSN, UW, V14
Preparing to deploy the CTD Photo credit:  Mitch Elend, RSN, UW, V14
Mike radios down to the crew as he operates the winch. Photo Credit: Colin Katagiri
Mike radios down to the crew as he operates the winch. Photo Credit: Colin Katagiri
Students, Max Schrempp (left) and Jae Jose look on as the Thompson passes under the Yaquina Bay Bridge on the way in to Newport. Credit: Mitch Elend
Students, Max Schrempp (left) and Jae Jose look on as the Thompson passes under the Yaquina Bay Bridge on the way in to Newport. Credit: Mitch Elend
University of Washington undergraduate and graduate students from the College of the Environment, School of Oceanography and Engineering gather on the bow of the R/V Thompson as part of the student at-sea program. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
University of Washington undergraduate and graduate students from the College of the Environment, School of Oceanography and Engineering gather on the bow of the R/V Thompson as part of the student at-sea program. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
The UW-APL mooring team (l-r) Keith Magness, Avery Snyder, Paul Aguilar and Eric Boget ready the 200m platform and EOM strongback cage for deployment at the Axial Base site. Credit: Mitch Elend
The UW-APL mooring team (l-r) Keith Magness, Avery Snyder, Paul Aguilar and Eric Boget ready the 200m platform and EOM strongback cage for deployment at the Axial Base site. Credit: Mitch Elend
 Skip Denney provided the students of Leg 5 a tour of the fantail which included a detailed explanation of all of the parts to the vertical moorings and a descriptrion of the equipment utilized in the deployment of it. Photo Credit: Colin Katagiri, University of Washington, V14
 Skip Denney provided the students of Leg 5 a tour of the fantail which included a detailed explanation of all of the parts to the vertical moorings and a descriptrion of the equipment utilized in the deployment of it. Photo Credit: Colin Katagiri, University of Washington, V14
The VISIONS '14 Leg 4 Science, Engineering, and ROPOS team gather on the R/V Thompson for a group photo at the end of Leg 4. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
The VISIONS '14 Leg 4 Science, Engineering, and ROPOS team gather on the R/V Thompson for a group photo at the end of Leg 4. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
Keith Tamburri led all ROPOS operations during Leg 4 of the VISIONS'14 Expedition. He is the Assistant Manager for the Canadian Scientific Submersible Facility. During Leg 4, he directed 30 ROPOS dives. Image Credit: Ed McNichol, V14.
Keith Tamburri led all ROPOS operations during Leg 4 of the VISIONS'14 Expedition. He is the Assistant Manager for the Canadian Scientific Submersible Facility. During Leg 4, he directed 30 ROPOS dives. Image Credit: Ed McNichol, V14.
University of Washington, College of the Environment undergraduate students help Rick Berg, a graduate student in the School of Oceanography, sample fluids collected for a year at an active methane seep at Southern Hydrate Ridge. Photo Credit. Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
University of Washington, College of the Environment undergraduate students help Rick Berg, a graduate student in the School of Oceanography, sample fluids collected for a year at an active methane seep at Southern Hydrate Ridge. Photo Credit. Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
Leg 4 VISIONS '14 undergraduate and graduate students include Oceanography, Engineering, and Earth and Space Sciences. Image Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V14.
Leg 4 VISIONS '14 undergraduate and graduate students include Oceanography, Engineering, and Earth and Space Sciences. Image Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V14.
Leg 3 students on the VISIONS'14 Expedition gather on the bow of the R/V Thompson. Photo Credit. Mitch Elend, UW; V14.
Leg 3 students on the VISIONS'14 Expedition gather on the bow of the R/V Thompson. Photo Credit. Mitch Elend, UW; V14.
Deployment of the 200m platform of the Endurance Oregon Offshore two-legged mooring, which will eventually host a winched shallow profiler and bioacoustic sonar instruments. Two mooring lines with seafloor anchors are attached to the sides of the platform (rather than the usual single mooring line) to add stability to the platform so it can act as the profiler base. Photo Credit: Skip Denny, APL/UW
Deployment of the 200m platform of the Endurance Oregon Offshore two-legged mooring, which will eventually host a winched shallow profiler and bioacoustic sonar instruments. Two mooring lines with seafloor anchors are attached to the sides of the platform (rather than the usual single mooring line) to add stability to the platform so it can act as the profiler base. Photo Credit: Skip Denny, APL/UW
Kendra Daly, a Project Scientist on RSN and a Co-Chief Scientist on the VISIONS'14 Expedition processes water samples that were taken adjacent to a Deep Profiler. Photo Credit. E. McNichol, © 2014 Mumbian Enterprises, Inc; V14.
Kendra Daly, a Project Scientist on RSN and a Co-Chief Scientist on the VISIONS'14 Expedition processes water samples that were taken adjacent to a Deep Profiler. Photo Credit. E. McNichol, © 2014 Mumbian Enterprises, Inc; V14.
A modifed McLane profiler is clamped to the Deep Profiler Vertical Mooring, installed during the VISIONS'14 expedtition. Photo Credit: Ed McNichol, © 2014 Mumbian Enterprises, Inc., University of Washington. V14.
A modifed McLane profiler is clamped to the Deep Profiler Vertical Mooring, installed during the VISIONS'14 expedtition. Photo Credit: Ed McNichol, © 2014 Mumbian Enterprises, Inc., University of Washington. V14.
Leg 2 VISIONS'14 students gather with Chief Scientist John Delaney and Co-Chief Scientist Kendra Daly on the upper deck of the R/V Thompson for a final group image. Photo Credit: Ed McNichol, University of Washington and © 2014 Mumbian Enterprises, Inc. V14
Leg 2 VISIONS'14 students gather with Chief Scientist John Delaney and Co-Chief Scientist Kendra Daly on the upper deck of the R/V Thompson for a final group image. Photo Credit: Ed McNichol, University of Washington and © 2014 Mumbian Enterprises, Inc. V14
APL/RSN engineer Eric Boget gently lowers the deep profiler package into the water during the mooring deployment. Photo Credit: Ed McNichol, Mumbian Enterprises, Inc.
APL/RSN engineer Eric Boget gently lowers the deep profiler package into the water during the mooring deployment. Photo Credit: Ed McNichol, Mumbian Enterprises, Inc.
APL/RSN engineers attaching the deep profiler vehicle to the mooring line during deployment at the Axial Base site. Photo Credit: Ed McNichol, Mumbian Enterprises, Inc.
APL/RSN engineers attaching the deep profiler vehicle to the mooring line during deployment at the Axial Base site. Photo Credit: Ed McNichol, Mumbian Enterprises, Inc.
The deployment of the HPIES (Horizontal Electrometer Pressure Inverted Echosounder) instrument off the fantail of the Thompson at the Axial Base site. The instrument was designed to freefall to the seafloor from the surface, and did so successfully. Photo Credit: Ed McNichol, Mumbian Enterprises, Ltd.
The deployment of the HPIES (Horizontal Electrometer Pressure Inverted Echosounder) instrument off the fantail of the Thompson at the Axial Base site. The instrument was designed to freefall to the seafloor from the surface, and did so successfully. Photo Credit: Ed McNichol, Mumbian Enterprises, Ltd.
Eleven students from the University of Washington, University of Oregon, and Boston University are participating on Leg 2 of the VISIONS'14 expedition as part of the School of Oceanography experiential learning course 'Ocean 411'. Also shown is John Delaney (Chief Scientist - University of Washington) and Kendra Daly (Co-Chief Scientist - University of South Florida). Photo Credit: Ed McNichol, University of Washington, and Mumbian Enterprises; V14.
Eleven students from the University of Washington, University of Oregon, and Boston University are participating on Leg 2 of the VISIONS'14 expedition as part of the School of Oceanography experiential learning course 'Ocean 411'. Also shown is John Delaney (Chief Scientist - University of Washington) and Kendra Daly (Co-Chief Scientist - University of South Florida). Photo Credit: Ed McNichol, University of Washington, and Mumbian Enterprises; V14.
The HPIES instrument is being lowered over the side of the R/V Thompson for installation at the base of Axial Seamount. The HPIES (Horizontal Electrometer Pressure Inverted Echosounder) measures the horizontal electrical field, the bottom pressure, and the acoustic travel time from the seafloor to the sea surface to characterize the properties of the water column.
The HPIES instrument is being lowered over the side of the R/V Thompson for installation at the base of Axial Seamount. The HPIES (Horizontal Electrometer Pressure Inverted Echosounder) measures the horizontal electrical field, the bottom pressure, and the acoustic travel time from the seafloor to the sea surface to characterize the properties of the water column.
Matt using the CTD to take water samples
Matt using the CTD to take water samples
Isaac inside the 'Gumbi' suit
Isaac inside the 'Gumbi' suit
Ryan working with the CTD
Ryan working with the CTD
The VISIONS14 Science Party and the ROPOS team congregated on the bow of the R/V Thompson for a final get together before coming into port into Newport OR. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
The VISIONS14 Science Party and the ROPOS team congregated on the bow of the R/V Thompson for a final get together before coming into port into Newport OR. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
Students and educators for Leg 1 of the VISIONS’14 Expedition. Front: Chief Scientist John Delaney and Co-instructor for the UW Ocean 411 Class - Sea Going Research and Discovery. Left to right: Katie Bigham, Sam Albertson, Jesse Turnder, Gina Hansen, Don Setiawan, Charles Garcia, Krista Nunnally, Deb Kelley (Co-Chief Scientist and Co-instructor for Ocean 411), and Christina Ramirez. Back row left to right: Friedrich Knuth, John Wonderly (Clallam Bay School), Caitlin Russel, and Leslie Sautter (College of Charleston). Photo Credit. Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Students and educators for Leg 1 of the VISIONS’14 Expedition. Front: Chief Scientist John Delaney and Co-instructor for the UW Ocean 411 Class - Sea Going Research and Discovery. Left to right: Katie Bigham, Sam Albertson, Jesse Turnder, Gina Hansen, Don Setiawan, Charles Garcia, Krista Nunnally, Deb Kelley (Co-Chief Scientist and Co-instructor for Ocean 411), and Christina Ramirez. Back row left to right: Friedrich Knuth, John Wonderly (Clallam Bay School), Caitlin Russel, and Leslie Sautter (College of Charleston). Photo Credit. Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
During the evening of July 28th, the Main Lab of the R/V Thompson was filled with the Science and ROV Teams watching the live test of the HD video camera at the ASHES vent on Axial Seamount. The camera had not been turned on for 1 year. The test was a resounding success. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V14.
During the evening of July 28th, the Main Lab of the R/V Thompson was filled with the Science and ROV Teams watching the live test of the HD video camera at the ASHES vent on Axial Seamount. The camera had not been turned on for 1 year. The test was a resounding success. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V14.
UW bioengineering student Gina Hansen records audio for one of her video projects. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14
UW bioengineering student Gina Hansen records audio for one of her video projects. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14
The ROCLS cable drum with >8000 ft of electro-optical cable is lowered on the R/V Thompsons trawl wire for deployment near PN3B. ROPOS will launch shortly, and acquire the drum with a sonar at ~ 600 ft beneath the surface. Near bottom, an acoustic release will free the drum to rest gently on the seafloor so that ROPOS can latch into it and begin the cable installation at Axial Summit. Photo credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
The ROCLS cable drum with >8000 ft of electro-optical cable is lowered on the R/V Thompsons trawl wire for deployment near PN3B. ROPOS will launch shortly, and acquire the drum with a sonar at ~ 600 ft beneath the surface. Near bottom, an acoustic release will free the drum to rest gently on the seafloor so that ROPOS can latch into it and begin the cable installation at Axial Summit. Photo credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
Finding a quiet place on a busy ship to record a voice-over for video isn't easy. Here, UW students Sam Albertson, Katie Bigham and Jesse Turner work in the ship's hold.  Photo credit: Gina Hansen, University of Washington, V14
Finding a quiet place on a busy ship to record a voice-over for video isn't easy. Here, UW students Sam Albertson, Katie Bigham and Jesse Turner work in the ship's hold.  Photo credit: Gina Hansen, University of Washington, V14
John Wonderly, a teacher from Clallam Bay School, assists with the respooling of 250 m of cable onto the ROCLS drum.  This cable totals 4.7 km in length and will be laid on the seafloor to connect Axial Caldera's Primary Node PN3B with the Central Caldera Secondary Node. Photo Credit: Leslie Sautter, College of Charleston, V14.  
John Wonderly, a teacher from Clallam Bay School, assists with the respooling of 250 m of cable onto the ROCLS drum.  This cable totals 4.7 km in length and will be laid on the seafloor to connect Axial Caldera's Primary Node PN3B with the Central Caldera Secondary Node. Photo Credit: Leslie Sautter, College of Charleston, V14.  
University of Washington undergraduate students learn how a CTD works, the science behind this instrument package, and  how to take water samples during the VISIONS'14 expedition. Image Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V14.
University of Washington undergraduate students learn how a CTD works, the science behind this instrument package, and  how to take water samples during the VISIONS'14 expedition. Image Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V14.
The entire crew turns out for hand spooling ~800 ft of extension cable back onto the ROCLS drum that was recovered from the seafloor. Hard work, but lots of smiles. Photo credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
The entire crew turns out for hand spooling ~800 ft of extension cable back onto the ROCLS drum that was recovered from the seafloor. Hard work, but lots of smiles. Photo credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
VISIONS'14 undergraduate students use the bow of the R/V Thompson for their outdoor study session. Image Credit: Leslie Sautter, College of Charleston; V14.
VISIONS'14 undergraduate students use the bow of the R/V Thompson for their outdoor study session. Image Credit: Leslie Sautter, College of Charleston; V14.
Dana Manalang and Eric Olsen (UW) work with UW students Gina Hansen and Don Setiawan to.prepare the end of a fiber optic cable segment so that it can be spooled by hand onto the large cable spool. The spool will then be transported by ROCLS for installation on the seafloor.  Photo credit:  Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
Dana Manalang and Eric Olsen (UW) work with UW students Gina Hansen and Don Setiawan to.prepare the end of a fiber optic cable segment so that it can be spooled by hand onto the large cable spool. The spool will then be transported by ROCLS for installation on the seafloor.  Photo credit:  Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
Leg 1 University of Washington participants Skip Denny, Katie Bigham and Sam Albertson watch ROPOS' progress during dive R1716.  Each action viewed and recorded on HD video must be carefully logged and documented with still photographs. Photo credit: NSF-OOI/UW/CSSF; Dive R1716; V14.
Leg 1 University of Washington participants Skip Denny, Katie Bigham and Sam Albertson watch ROPOS' progress during dive R1716.  Each action viewed and recorded on HD video must be carefully logged and documented with still photographs. Photo credit: NSF-OOI/UW/CSSF; Dive R1716; V14.
Students who participate on VISIONS cruises are fully engaged in the scientific pursuits while onboard the R/V Thompson, including the detailed logging of ROV ROPOS dives.  Photo credit:  Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14
Students who participate on VISIONS cruises are fully engaged in the scientific pursuits while onboard the R/V Thompson, including the detailed logging of ROV ROPOS dives.  Photo credit:  Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14
John Wonderly, from Clallam Bay school, collects fluid samples during the VISIONS14 expedition. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V14.
John Wonderly, from Clallam Bay school, collects fluid samples during the VISIONS14 expedition. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V14.
Gina Hansen, University of Washington Bioengineering student, helps takes water samples collected at ~ 9000 ft beneath the ocean's surface near Axial Seamount (volcano). Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
Gina Hansen, University of Washington Bioengineering student, helps takes water samples collected at ~ 9000 ft beneath the ocean's surface near Axial Seamount (volcano). Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
Keith Shepherd, Operations Manager for the Canadian Scientific Submersible Facility, oversees the lauch of ROPOS for Dive R1713. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V14.
Keith Shepherd, Operations Manager for the Canadian Scientific Submersible Facility, oversees the lauch of ROPOS for Dive R1713. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington; V14.
Students on VISIONS 14 Leg 1 discuss one of the readings on the bow of the Thompson.  Photo credit: Leslie Sautter, College of Charleston, V14.
Students on VISIONS 14 Leg 1 discuss one of the readings on the bow of the Thompson.  Photo credit: Leslie Sautter, College of Charleston, V14.
Leg 1 students assist ship's crew to deploy the CTD.  Photo credit:
Leg 1 students assist ship's crew to deploy the CTD.  Photo credit:
The CTD (Conductivity-Temperature-Depth sensor) is deployed into the ocean. All of the Niskin bottles are held open before deployment and are closed individually to collect water samples at different depths as the CTD carousel rises through the water column.  Photo credit: John Wonderly, Clallam Bay School, V14.
The CTD (Conductivity-Temperature-Depth sensor) is deployed into the ocean. All of the Niskin bottles are held open before deployment and are closed individually to collect water samples at different depths as the CTD carousel rises through the water column.  Photo credit: John Wonderly, Clallam Bay School, V14.
The Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) probe lies within a large carousel of Niskin water bottles.  The carousel is lowered to the seafloor while the CTD makes measurements.  On the 'ride' up, a person on deck triggers the water bottles to close (one at a time) to collect a water sample at different depths.  Photo credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washinton, V14.
The Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) probe lies within a large carousel of Niskin water bottles.  The carousel is lowered to the seafloor while the CTD makes measurements.  On the 'ride' up, a person on deck triggers the water bottles to close (one at a time) to collect a water sample at different depths.  Photo credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washinton, V14.
Ben Brand (Univ. of Washington) teaches UW students Don Setiawan and Krista Nunnally to prepare the bungie cords used to tie down the spooled cable's end to the outer part of the ROCLS frame.  O-rings provide an easy grab for the ROV's manipulator arm. Photo credit: Leslie Sautter, College of Charleston, V14.
Ben Brand (Univ. of Washington) teaches UW students Don Setiawan and Krista Nunnally to prepare the bungie cords used to tie down the spooled cable's end to the outer part of the ROCLS frame.  O-rings provide an easy grab for the ROV's manipulator arm. Photo credit: Leslie Sautter, College of Charleston, V14.
University of Washington, School of Oceanography students watch the first CTD operation on the R/V Thompson. Here, they learn how to safely handle lines, sample ocean water, and conduct analyes onboard once the CTD returns to the deck. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
University of Washington, School of Oceanography students watch the first CTD operation on the R/V Thompson. Here, they learn how to safely handle lines, sample ocean water, and conduct analyes onboard once the CTD returns to the deck. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
Krista Nunnnally, Gina Hansen, and Don Setiawan watch ROPOS operations in the ROPOS control room during Dive R1712. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
Krista Nunnnally, Gina Hansen, and Don Setiawan watch ROPOS operations in the ROPOS control room during Dive R1712. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
University of Washington students from Leg 1 brave the cold wind, rain and rough seas while on the bow's deck of the R/V Thomas G. Thompson, Leg 1 of VISIONS '14. Photo credit: Christina Ramirez, University of Washington, V14.
University of Washington students from Leg 1 brave the cold wind, rain and rough seas while on the bow's deck of the R/V Thomas G. Thompson, Leg 1 of VISIONS '14. Photo credit: Christina Ramirez, University of Washington, V14.
The final game of the 2014 World Cup (Germany vs. Argentina) was in action the VISIONS '14 expedition pulled away from the Seattle dock.  Following one of the safety drills, Univeristy of Washington and College of Charleston participants watched the exciting match. Photo credit: Leslie Sautter, College of Charleston, V14.
The final game of the 2014 World Cup (Germany vs. Argentina) was in action the VISIONS '14 expedition pulled away from the Seattle dock.  Following one of the safety drills, Univeristy of Washington and College of Charleston participants watched the exciting match. Photo credit: Leslie Sautter, College of Charleston, V14.
University of Washington students Krista Nunnally, Gina Hansen and Sam Albertson show their excitement for going to sea aboard the R/V Thompson at the start of the VISIONS '14 Expedition. Photo Credit: Leslie Sautter, College of Charleston, V14.
University of Washington students Krista Nunnally, Gina Hansen and Sam Albertson show their excitement for going to sea aboard the R/V Thompson at the start of the VISIONS '14 Expedition. Photo Credit: Leslie Sautter, College of Charleston, V14.
Sam Albertson, Don Setiawan, and Katie Bigham look out to the west, awaiting the departure of the R/V Thompson from Seattle. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington V14.
Sam Albertson, Don Setiawan, and Katie Bigham look out to the west, awaiting the departure of the R/V Thompson from Seattle. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington V14.
As part of the safety drills, all participants must practice getting into the thick orange rubber immersion suits, also called "Gumby Suits." Photo credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
As part of the safety drills, all participants must practice getting into the thick orange rubber immersion suits, also called "Gumby Suits." Photo credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.
VISIONS'14 students onboard the R/V Thompson their first night. From left to right: Don Setiawan, Gina Hansen, Jesse Turner, Kaite Bingham, Sam Albertson, Krista Nunnally, and Charles Garcia.
VISIONS'14 students onboard the R/V Thompson their first night. From left to right: Don Setiawan, Gina Hansen, Jesse Turner, Kaite Bingham, Sam Albertson, Krista Nunnally, and Charles Garcia.
The team photo for Leg 4 on one of the forward decks of the R/V Thompson. The hills outside of Victoria BC are in the background.
The team photo for Leg 4 on one of the forward decks of the R/V Thompson. The hills outside of Victoria BC are in the background.
The students on Leg 4 gather on the bow of the R/V Thompson. From left to right - Charlie Parker,  Andrew Baird, Vega Shaw, Cody Turner, Caitlin Russell, Teos Bisbee, Brendan Philip, and Colin Katagiri....oh,and to the far right is 'Mr. Chicken,' a fine member of the science party who was the only one to dive to 5000 ft beneath the oceans surface. During the VISIONS'13 program, 20 undergraduate and graduate students participatied in the sea-going experience onboard the R/V Thompson using the Canadian ROV ROPOS.
The students on Leg 4 gather on the bow of the R/V Thompson. From left to right - Charlie Parker,  Andrew Baird, Vega Shaw, Cody Turner, Caitlin Russell, Teos Bisbee, Brendan Philip, and Colin Katagiri....oh,and to the far right is 'Mr. Chicken,' a fine member of the science party who was the only one to dive to 5000 ft beneath the oceans surface. During the VISIONS'13 program, 20 undergraduate and graduate students participatied in the sea-going experience onboard the R/V Thompson using the Canadian ROV ROPOS.
University of Washington, School of Oceanography undergraduate student - Charlie Parker- deploys an Argo float over Axial Seamount during the VISIONS'13 program. The float wil submerge to 1000 m beneath the surface, taking chemical measurements along the way, and every 5-10 days will surface and transmit these data over a satellite to shore. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
University of Washington, School of Oceanography undergraduate student - Charlie Parker- deploys an Argo float over Axial Seamount during the VISIONS'13 program. The float wil submerge to 1000 m beneath the surface, taking chemical measurements along the way, and every 5-10 days will surface and transmit these data over a satellite to shore. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Charlie watches an Argo Float drift past the R/V Thompson following his deployment of it 200 m northeast of the Primary Node location for the Regional Scale Nodes program. We are especially anxious to see the results of the ISUS nitrate sensor on it as it makes measurements above Axial Seamount. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Charlie watches an Argo Float drift past the R/V Thompson following his deployment of it 200 m northeast of the Primary Node location for the Regional Scale Nodes program. We are especially anxious to see the results of the ISUS nitrate sensor on it as it makes measurements above Axial Seamount. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Brendan and Giora analyze gases in hydrothermal fluids from the chimneys called 'Diva' and 'Escargo' in the International District Hydrothermal Field on Axial Volcano. The fluids are sampled using highly specialized tiranium water samplers to collect 'gas tight' samples, and analyzed onboard the Thompson using a gas chromatograph. Photo Credit: Deborah Kelley, University of Washington.
Brendan and Giora analyze gases in hydrothermal fluids from the chimneys called 'Diva' and 'Escargo' in the International District Hydrothermal Field on Axial Volcano. The fluids are sampled using highly specialized tiranium water samplers to collect 'gas tight' samples, and analyzed onboard the Thompson using a gas chromatograph. Photo Credit: Deborah Kelley, University of Washington.
Caitlin looks at a microbial experiment brought up from hydrothermal diffuse flow site at the base of the chimney called Mushroom: water depth ~ 5000 ft. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Caitlin looks at a microbial experiment brought up from hydrothermal diffuse flow site at the base of the chimney called Mushroom: water depth ~ 5000 ft. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
A break in the overcast days brings on great sunny weather for sampling water from the CTD. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washingotn.
A break in the overcast days brings on great sunny weather for sampling water from the CTD. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washingotn.
Paul gives a tour of the T/V Thompsons engine room to VISIONS'13 students.
Paul gives a tour of the T/V Thompsons engine room to VISIONS'13 students.
Caitlin and Andrew take water samples from a CTD cast ~ 125 km off the coast of Oregon to characterize fluids up to 9000 ft beneath the oceans surface.
Caitlin and Andrew take water samples from a CTD cast ~ 125 km off the coast of Oregon to characterize fluids up to 9000 ft beneath the oceans surface.
A bit of relaxation time on a cloudy, but mild Sunday morning...Day 41 on the R/V Thompson for Brendan Philip. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
A bit of relaxation time on a cloudy, but mild Sunday morning...Day 41 on the R/V Thompson for Brendan Philip. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
University of Washington undergraduate student Colin Katagiri and RSN Project Scientist Orest Kawka process fluids collected from ~ 125 off the coast of Newport Oregon at water depths from as great as 9000 ft beneath the oceans surface. Chemical and biological data collected on these samples will be used to optimize sampling strategies of sensors on cabled moorings to be installed at this site next year as part of the Ocean Observatories Initiative. VISIONS '13, Leg 4 Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
University of Washington undergraduate student Colin Katagiri and RSN Project Scientist Orest Kawka process fluids collected from ~ 125 off the coast of Newport Oregon at water depths from as great as 9000 ft beneath the oceans surface. Chemical and biological data collected on these samples will be used to optimize sampling strategies of sensors on cabled moorings to be installed at this site next year as part of the Ocean Observatories Initiative. VISIONS '13, Leg 4 Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington.
Leg 3 included a wonderful mix of scientists, engineers, ROPOS crew, educators and students.
Leg 3 included a wonderful mix of scientists, engineers, ROPOS crew, educators and students.
Cody gaining outreach experience during a live broadcast on the R/V Thompson during Leg 3 of VISIONS'13.
Cody gaining outreach experience during a live broadcast on the R/V Thompson during Leg 3 of VISIONS'13.
My first time sampling fluid on Leg 4 from a water cast at the base of the continental slope.
My first time sampling fluid on Leg 4 from a water cast at the base of the continental slope.
John and James check out the caisson on the tool sled prior to deployment. VISIONS '13, Leg 4 Photo by Mitchell Elend
John and James check out the caisson on the tool sled prior to deployment. VISIONS '13, Leg 4 Photo by Mitchell Elend
A great learning experience regarding the impact of pressure on materials is provided by placing styrofoam cups and heads in mesh bags on the CTD and deploying them >9000 feet beneath the oceans surface. This image shows a very small head that experienced a 'free fall' event when the CTD wire parted after a prior 9000 foot planned trip to the seafloor during routine CTD operations. A wig head that has not yet made it to the seafloor is shown on the right for comparison. Oh, and Deb Kelley's head is used for scale.
A great learning experience regarding the impact of pressure on materials is provided by placing styrofoam cups and heads in mesh bags on the CTD and deploying them >9000 feet beneath the oceans surface. This image shows a very small head that experienced a 'free fall' event when the CTD wire parted after a prior 9000 foot planned trip to the seafloor during routine CTD operations. A wig head that has not yet made it to the seafloor is shown on the right for comparison. Oh, and Deb Kelley's head is used for scale.
I got to collect fluid samples with Colin from the Niskin bottles on the CTD for follow-on shore-based analyses.  Photo Credit: Mitch Elend
I got to collect fluid samples with Colin from the Niskin bottles on the CTD for follow-on shore-based analyses.  Photo Credit: Mitch Elend
Julie Ann and Claire sit on the upper deck of the R/V Thompson as it goes through the Ballard locks on Leg 1 of VISIONS'13.
Julie Ann and Claire sit on the upper deck of the R/V Thompson as it goes through the Ballard locks on Leg 1 of VISIONS'13.
Owen Coyle showing student Adrian Rembold how to collect water samples during VISIONS'13, Leg 2. Photo by Mitchell Elend
Owen Coyle showing student Adrian Rembold how to collect water samples during VISIONS'13, Leg 2. Photo by Mitchell Elend
Putting on an immersion suit is harder than it seems!
Putting on an immersion suit is harder than it seems!
Cody Turner and John Delaney conduct a live broadcast from aboard the R/V Thompson during the VISIONS '13 Expedition, Leg 3. (Photos by Leslie Sautter)
Cody Turner and John Delaney conduct a live broadcast from aboard the R/V Thompson during the VISIONS '13 Expedition, Leg 3. (Photos by Leslie Sautter)
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Students Brendan Philip and Montgomery Taylor use all their strength to position the chimney on the examination table. VISIONS '13, Leg 3 (Photo by Leslie Sautter)
Students Brendan Philip and Montgomery Taylor use all their strength to position the chimney on the examination table. VISIONS '13, Leg 3 (Photo by Leslie Sautter)
Owen has troubles staying awake during the long hours of standing (sitting?) watch.  Even Coca-Cola doesn't do the trick.
Owen has troubles staying awake during the long hours of standing (sitting?) watch.  Even Coca-Cola doesn't do the trick.
Students Brendan Philip and and Cody Turner work with Professor Julie Nelson in the computer lab.  They are monitoring the temperature and salinity profiles created during the downcast of the CTD to determine the depths for triggering Niskin bottles for seawater collections. VISIONS '13, leg 3 (Photo by Leslie Sautter)
Students Brendan Philip and and Cody Turner work with Professor Julie Nelson in the computer lab.  They are monitoring the temperature and salinity profiles created during the downcast of the CTD to determine the depths for triggering Niskin bottles for seawater collections. VISIONS '13, leg 3 (Photo by Leslie Sautter)
VISIONS '13 & Exploratorium interactive broadcast, July 28, 201 Mary Miller, Director of Public Understanding of Science at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, interviews VISIONS '13 Co-Chief Scientist Giora Proskurowski before an audience in the Wired Pier exhibit at the Exploratorium. Photo courtesy of the Exploratorium.
VISIONS '13 & Exploratorium interactive broadcast, July 28, 201 Mary Miller, Director of Public Understanding of Science at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, interviews VISIONS '13 Co-Chief Scientist Giora Proskurowski before an audience in the Wired Pier exhibit at the Exploratorium. Photo courtesy of the Exploratorium.
Eight students participated on both Legs 1 and 2.  In the front row, from left:  Adrian Rembold (2nd), Owen Coyle (5th), Claire Knox (6th), Julie Nelson (in pink), Judy Twedt (in blue), Julie Ann Koehlinger (in yellow), and Rick Berg (on the end).  In the back row, from left:  Brendan Philip (1st).  
Eight students participated on both Legs 1 and 2.  In the front row, from left:  Adrian Rembold (2nd), Owen Coyle (5th), Claire Knox (6th), Julie Nelson (in pink), Judy Twedt (in blue), Julie Ann Koehlinger (in yellow), and Rick Berg (on the end).  In the back row, from left:  Brendan Philip (1st).  
Students on VISIONS '13 Leg 3 Left to right: Trevor Uptain, Ryan Cox, Fredrik Ryden, Cody Turner, Marisa Gedney, Montgomery Taylor, Isaac Stockdale, Brendan Philip, Owen Coyle, J.R. Rembert
Students on VISIONS '13 Leg 3 Left to right: Trevor Uptain, Ryan Cox, Fredrik Ryden, Cody Turner, Marisa Gedney, Montgomery Taylor, Isaac Stockdale, Brendan Philip, Owen Coyle, J.R. Rembert
ROV ROPOS with MJ03E. VISIONS '13, Leg 3
ROV ROPOS with MJ03E. VISIONS '13, Leg 3
The College of Charleston group. From left; Alumni J. Ryan Rembert, Marine Geology Professor as well as my advisor Dr. Leslie Sautter, and me, looking extremely photogenic.
The College of Charleston group. From left; Alumni J. Ryan Rembert, Marine Geology Professor as well as my advisor Dr. Leslie Sautter, and me, looking extremely photogenic.
VISIONS '13 Leg 2 Team
VISIONS '13 Leg 2 Team
First day on the VISIONS'13 Expedition, leaving the Ballard locks on the R/V Thompson.
First day on the VISIONS'13 Expedition, leaving the Ballard locks on the R/V Thompson.
Claire looks on as Owen and Danny use a buckets to scoop up salps from the ship. Photo by Judy Twedt 
Claire looks on as Owen and Danny use a buckets to scoop up salps from the ship. Photo by Judy Twedt 
ROV dive logger, Judy Twedt, sits behind the ROPOS pilots, scientists, and engineers and archives the events of the dive.  VISIONS '13, Leg 2 Photo by Mitchell Elend
ROV dive logger, Judy Twedt, sits behind the ROPOS pilots, scientists, and engineers and archives the events of the dive.  VISIONS '13, Leg 2 Photo by Mitchell Elend
Applied Physics Lab engineers (from left to right) Tim McGinnis, Jesse Dosher, and James Tilley look over tests results as ROPOS connects to a secondary node on the seafloor and sends real-time data back to the surface. Photo by Ed McNichol 
Applied Physics Lab engineers (from left to right) Tim McGinnis, Jesse Dosher, and James Tilley look over tests results as ROPOS connects to a secondary node on the seafloor and sends real-time data back to the surface. Photo by Ed McNichol 
ROPOS pilot and engineer, Josh Chernov, works on the ROV. Photo by Ed McNichol 
ROPOS pilot and engineer, Josh Chernov, works on the ROV. Photo by Ed McNichol 
Mitch Elend works on creating maps that the ROPOS team will use as a guide as they lay OOI-RSN extension cables. Photo by Ed McNichol 
Mitch Elend works on creating maps that the ROPOS team will use as a guide as they lay OOI-RSN extension cables. Photo by Ed McNichol 
Julie Nelson and Orest Kawka sample the CTD water cast after collecting samples from the base of Axial Seamount. Photo by Allison Fundis
Julie Nelson and Orest Kawka sample the CTD water cast after collecting samples from the base of Axial Seamount. Photo by Allison Fundis
Leaving Newport Oregon for Southern Hydrate Ridge, the Cascadia Margin, and Axial Volcano.
Leaving Newport Oregon for Southern Hydrate Ridge, the Cascadia Margin, and Axial Volcano.
Leslie and Rick watch the first CTD cast of Leg 2. Photo by Allison Fundis
Leslie and Rick watch the first CTD cast of Leg 2. Photo by Allison Fundis
Marine Tech Brandy shows Julie, Owen, and Judy how to deploy the CTD. Photo by Allison Fundis
Marine Tech Brandy shows Julie, Owen, and Judy how to deploy the CTD. Photo by Allison Fundis
Applied Physics Lab engineers Geoff Cram and Skip Denny (left to right) prepare the secondary node for deployment at primary node 1A. (photo: Allison Fundis) 
Applied Physics Lab engineers Geoff Cram and Skip Denny (left to right) prepare the secondary node for deployment at primary node 1A. (photo: Allison Fundis) 
Undergraduate student Brendan Philip looks at data collected with the ship's multibeam sonar to image methane bubble plumes in the water column. (photo: Allison Fundis) 
Undergraduate student Brendan Philip looks at data collected with the ship's multibeam sonar to image methane bubble plumes in the water column. (photo: Allison Fundis) 
Videographer Ben Fundis captures action on the fantail. (photo: Allison Fundis) 
Videographer Ben Fundis captures action on the fantail. (photo: Allison Fundis) 
Graduate student Rick Berg, readies the Mosquito instrument that will be deployed at Hydrate Ridge to measure fluid flow out of and into the sedimented seafloor. (photo: Allison Fundis) 
Graduate student Rick Berg, readies the Mosquito instrument that will be deployed at Hydrate Ridge to measure fluid flow out of and into the sedimented seafloor. (photo: Allison Fundis) 
Chief Scientist, John Delaney, updates the whiteboard that serves as the primary message center. It is affectioately nicknamed "The Board of Lies" due to continuously changing and shifting plans at sea. (photo: Allison Fundis) 
Chief Scientist, John Delaney, updates the whiteboard that serves as the primary message center. It is affectioately nicknamed "The Board of Lies" due to continuously changing and shifting plans at sea. (photo: Allison Fundis) 
Co-chief Scientists, John Delaney and Deb Kelley enjoy a laugh (photo: Allison Fundis)
Co-chief Scientists, John Delaney and Deb Kelley enjoy a laugh (photo: Allison Fundis)
Students Julie Ann Koehlinger, Claire Knox (left to right), Owen Coyle, and Adrian Rembold (background) in the main lab during the transit out of Newport. (photo: Allison Fundis) 
Students Julie Ann Koehlinger, Claire Knox (left to right), Owen Coyle, and Adrian Rembold (background) in the main lab during the transit out of Newport. (photo: Allison Fundis) 
Applied Physics Lab engineers Tim McGinnis, James Tilley, and Jesse Dosher look over deployment plans. (photo: Allison Fundis) 
Applied Physics Lab engineers Tim McGinnis, James Tilley, and Jesse Dosher look over deployment plans. (photo: Allison Fundis) 
Julie and Allison at the logging station in the control room, making meticulous records of the dive (photo: Judy Twedt)
Julie and Allison at the logging station in the control room, making meticulous records of the dive (photo: Judy Twedt)
Fire and boat drill aboard the R/V Thompson during Leg 1 of the VISIONS'13 expedition. Steve. Jason, and Jonathan from the ROPOS Team raced to get survival suits on. Photo by M. Elend.
Fire and boat drill aboard the R/V Thompson during Leg 1 of the VISIONS'13 expedition. Steve. Jason, and Jonathan from the ROPOS Team raced to get survival suits on. Photo by M. Elend.
OOI RSN Housings Pressure Test image
OOI RSN Housings Pressure Test image
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Contact Us Group Shot
 Figure 3. Randy Fabro and Larry Nielson lowering a housing into the UW School of Oceanography Pressure Test Vessel. --Photo by Geoff Cram
 Figure 3. Randy Fabro and Larry Nielson lowering a housing into the UW School of Oceanography Pressure Test Vessel. --Photo by Geoff Cram
OOI RSN Principal Engineer Mike Harrington takes a look at the element management system (EMS) that monitors junction-box power and communications. The EMS provides current, voltage, and temperature information from the node in real time and is vital to monitoring the health and safety of the instruments. Alarms are generated when a parameter moves out of range so that corrective actions may be taken. --Photo by Mitchell Elend, UW
OOI RSN Principal Engineer Mike Harrington takes a look at the element management system (EMS) that monitors junction-box power and communications. The EMS provides current, voltage, and temperature information from the node in real time and is vital to monitoring the health and safety of the instruments. Alarms are generated when a parameter moves out of range so that corrective actions may be taken. --Photo by Mitchell Elend, UW
OOI RSN Senior Engineer Dana Manalang uses the saltwater tank for individual instrument acceptance testing. --Photo by Mitchell Elend, UW
OOI RSN Senior Engineer Dana Manalang uses the saltwater tank for individual instrument acceptance testing. --Photo by Mitchell Elend, UW
Visitors to the Pacific Science Center in Seattle learn about the cabled observatory over an interactive touch screen table. 
Visitors to the Pacific Science Center in Seattle learn about the cabled observatory over an interactive touch screen table. 
Marv Lilley at work on the R/V Thompson
Marv Lilley at work on the R/V Thompson
The science party for VISIONS'11 Leg 2 as the R/V Thompson pulls into Victoria, Canada. 
The science party for VISIONS'11 Leg 2 as the R/V Thompson pulls into Victoria, Canada. 
Members of the Caris team in Alexandra, Va toast to VISIONS'11: "TO you as you used our newly installed HIPS software for data evaluation over Axial."   
Members of the Caris team in Alexandra, Va toast to VISIONS'11: "TO you as you used our newly installed HIPS software for data evaluation over Axial."   
Martha helping out with the CTD
Martha helping out with the CTD
Cody and Matt in the small boat
Cody and Matt in the small boat
Cody, Matt, and Brendan enjoying the sunshine
Cody, Matt, and Brendan enjoying the sunshine
Alexandra Powell from the University of Western Ontario helps to prepare samples from a CTD cast for helium samples. (photo by Allison Fundis) 
Alexandra Powell from the University of Western Ontario helps to prepare samples from a CTD cast for helium samples. (photo by Allison Fundis) 
Co-chief Scientist Debbie Kelley shows the difference between a normal sized Styrofoam head with one that was shrunken by sending it to ~1000 meters water depth. (photo by Allison Fundis) 
Co-chief Scientist Debbie Kelley shows the difference between a normal sized Styrofoam head with one that was shrunken by sending it to ~1000 meters water depth. (photo by Allison Fundis) 
ROPOS pilot Jonathan Lee controls the ROV as it begins its descent down through the water column. APL-UW engineer James Tilley operates the HD camera in the background. (photo by Mitch Elend) 
ROPOS pilot Jonathan Lee controls the ROV as it begins its descent down through the water column. APL-UW engineer James Tilley operates the HD camera in the background. (photo by Mitch Elend) 
Brendon pulling in the line of the transponder that was cut by ROPOS.
Brendon pulling in the line of the transponder that was cut by ROPOS.
Matt and Brendan lowering a CTD into the water
Matt and Brendan lowering a CTD into the water
Audrey, taking photography to the next level
Audrey, taking photography to the next level
Martha taking a picture
Martha taking a picture
Cody and Martha enjoying the sunshine on the bow
Cody and Martha enjoying the sunshine on the bow
Members of the RU COOL room at Rutgers Univeristy watch the live stream from the VISIONS'11 expedition. (photo courtesy of RU) 
Members of the RU COOL room at Rutgers Univeristy watch the live stream from the VISIONS'11 expedition. (photo courtesy of RU) 
This is the cage ROPOS uses to carry instruments to and from the seafloor.
This is the cage ROPOS uses to carry instruments to and from the seafloor.
ROPOS being deployed off the port side of the R/V Thompson.
ROPOS being deployed off the port side of the R/V Thompson.
Martha, Dustin, Brendan, Matt, and Kathy
Martha, Dustin, Brendan, Matt, and Kathy
Debbie Kelley, John Kelley, and Alden Denny look over newly acquired EM302 data. (photo by Allison Fundis) 
Debbie Kelley, John Kelley, and Alden Denny look over newly acquired EM302 data. (photo by Allison Fundis) 
UW-APL engineer James Tilley and U of Western Ontario student Alexandra Powell help piece together Cody Youngbull's sensorbots for deployment. (photo by Allison Fundis) 
UW-APL engineer James Tilley and U of Western Ontario student Alexandra Powell help piece together Cody Youngbull's sensorbots for deployment. (photo by Allison Fundis) 
Newcomers on the ship attended a safety meeting before the transit to Axial Seamount began. (photo by Allison Fundis) 
Newcomers on the ship attended a safety meeting before the transit to Axial Seamount began. (photo by Allison Fundis) 
Most of the Leg 1 science party. (photo by Allison Fundis) 
Most of the Leg 1 science party. (photo by Allison Fundis) 
Captain John Wilson reads a poem at Bosun's poetry night. (Photo by Allison Fundis) 
Captain John Wilson reads a poem at Bosun's poetry night. (Photo by Allison Fundis) 
Jim (the Thompson's lead engineer), Allison Fundis, and Alden Denny enjoy a little down time. (photo by Captain John Wilson) 
Jim (the Thompson's lead engineer), Allison Fundis, and Alden Denny enjoy a little down time. (photo by Captain John Wilson) 
A little down time in the sun during a fantail BBQ. (photo by Allison Fundis)
A little down time in the sun during a fantail BBQ. (photo by Allison Fundis)
Skip Denny and Dana Manalang log events during their 4 hour watch in the ROPOS control room. Mitch Elend and Monica Riess (back) work to stich together images into a photomosaic as they come in from the digital still camera mounted on the ROV. (photo by Allison Fundis) 
Skip Denny and Dana Manalang log events during their 4 hour watch in the ROPOS control room. Mitch Elend and Monica Riess (back) work to stich together images into a photomosaic as they come in from the digital still camera mounted on the ROV. (photo by Allison Fundis) 
Josh Chernoy and Vincent Auger of the ROPOS crew secure the USBL pole that is used to navigate the ROV. (photo by Allison Fundis)
Josh Chernoy and Vincent Auger of the ROPOS crew secure the USBL pole that is used to navigate the ROV. (photo by Allison Fundis)
Mitch Elend works to stitch images of the seafloor at Southern Hydrate Ridge together into a photo mosaic in real time. OOI scientists will use the final mosaic to plan the instrument layout for the cabled observatory component of the OOI. (photo by Allison Fundis)
Mitch Elend works to stitch images of the seafloor at Southern Hydrate Ridge together into a photo mosaic in real time. OOI scientists will use the final mosaic to plan the instrument layout for the cabled observatory component of the OOI. (photo by Allison Fundis)
Members of the ROPOS crew (Josh Chernoy, Vincent Auger, and Reuben Mills) take a break after spending the entire night reconfiguring the components on the ROV to be setup for down-looking mosaics. (photo by Allison Fundis)
Members of the ROPOS crew (Josh Chernoy, Vincent Auger, and Reuben Mills) take a break after spending the entire night reconfiguring the components on the ROV to be setup for down-looking mosaics. (photo by Allison Fundis)
Members of the science party prepare the gravity core for deployment the night of Aug 16th. The gravity core results will be used to ensure that the sediment thickness is deep enough to bury cable up the summit of Southern Hydrate Ridge. 
Members of the science party prepare the gravity core for deployment the night of Aug 16th. The gravity core results will be used to ensure that the sediment thickness is deep enough to bury cable up the summit of Southern Hydrate Ridge. 
Injecting a gas sample into the gas chromatograph to analyze the concentration of methane. (photo by Allison Fundis)
Injecting a gas sample into the gas chromatograph to analyze the concentration of methane. (photo by Allison Fundis)
Kendra Daly, OOI-RSN senior project scientist, and Chris Holm, OSU field engineer, look at plankton collected from a net tow under a microscope. (phot by Allison Fundis) 
Kendra Daly, OOI-RSN senior project scientist, and Chris Holm, OSU field engineer, look at plankton collected from a net tow under a microscope. (phot by Allison Fundis) 
Monitoring the CTD data as the CTD is lowered almost 800 m down in the water column August 14. From left to right: Alden Denny (UW graduate student), Lexi Brewer and Cody Turner (UW undergraduate students), and Orest Kawka and Kendra Daly (OOI-RSN project scientists). (photo by Ed McNichol)
Monitoring the CTD data as the CTD is lowered almost 800 m down in the water column August 14. From left to right: Alden Denny (UW graduate student), Lexi Brewer and Cody Turner (UW undergraduate students), and Orest Kawka and Kendra Daly (OOI-RSN project scientists). (photo by Ed McNichol)
Lisa Graumlich, Dean of UW's College of the Environment, and Debbie Kelley, Co-Chief Scientist, with the R/V Thompson. (photo by Allison Fundis) 
Lisa Graumlich, Dean of UW's College of the Environment, and Debbie Kelley, Co-Chief Scientist, with the R/V Thompson. (photo by Allison Fundis) 
OOI-RSN project scientist, Giora Proskurowsi, shows UW undergraduate student, Cody Turner, how to prepare standards for the gas chromatograph (GC). (photo by Allison Fundis) 
OOI-RSN project scientist, Giora Proskurowsi, shows UW undergraduate student, Cody Turner, how to prepare standards for the gas chromatograph (GC). (photo by Allison Fundis) 
Chris Holm, OOI-CGSN Field Engineer, assists with the recovery of a NSF Cascadia Array Initiative seismometer. (photo by Allison Fundis)
Chris Holm, OOI-CGSN Field Engineer, assists with the recovery of a NSF Cascadia Array Initiative seismometer. (photo by Allison Fundis)
Lexi Brewer, a UW senior, assists Evan Solomon, a UW faculty member and geochemist, prepare his flow meter that will be deployed at Southern Hydrate Ridge. (photo by Allison Fundis)
Lexi Brewer, a UW senior, assists Evan Solomon, a UW faculty member and geochemist, prepare his flow meter that will be deployed at Southern Hydrate Ridge. (photo by Allison Fundis)
The ROV ROPOS operations manager, Keith Sheperd, directs the lowering of ROPOS to couple with the science interface assembly. (Photo by Allison Fundis) 
The ROV ROPOS operations manager, Keith Sheperd, directs the lowering of ROPOS to couple with the science interface assembly. (Photo by Allison Fundis) 
Chief Scientist, John Delaney, looks out over the morning fog just off of Whidbey Island, WA. (photo by Allison Fundis)
Chief Scientist, John Delaney, looks out over the morning fog just off of Whidbey Island, WA. (photo by Allison Fundis)
Some 200 people attended the talk given by Dr. John Delaney at the OOI Open House on July 13, 2011. --Photo by Allison Fundis, OOI Education and Public Engagement Liaison, University of Washington
Some 200 people attended the talk given by Dr. John Delaney at the OOI Open House on July 13, 2011. --Photo by Allison Fundis, OOI Education and Public Engagement Liaison, University of Washington
John Reardon, L3-MariPro (facing camera), Pete Barletto, OOI University of Washington (holding bottle), David Blau, TE SubCom (back to camera)  "christening" the shore end of the OOI undersea cable that was landed on July 12, 2011. --Photo by Allison Fundis, OOI Education and Public Engagement Liaison, University of Washington
John Reardon, L3-MariPro (facing camera), Pete Barletto, OOI University of Washington (holding bottle), David Blau, TE SubCom (back to camera)  "christening" the shore end of the OOI undersea cable that was landed on July 12, 2011. --Photo by Allison Fundis, OOI Education and Public Engagement Liaison, University of Washington
Divers on day of first cable landing. --Photo by Cecile Durand, OOI Regional Scale Nodes Marine Maintenance Manager, University of Washington
Divers on day of first cable landing. --Photo by Cecile Durand, OOI Regional Scale Nodes Marine Maintenance Manager, University of Washington
A surfer takes a break and checks out the OOI Dory Days booth along with other visitors. --Photo courtesy of David Muerdter
A surfer takes a break and checks out the OOI Dory Days booth along with other visitors. --Photo courtesy of David Muerdter
UW graduate student Alden Denny explains the planned cabled network experiments at Axial Seamount to visitors to the OOI booth at the Pacific City Dory Days Festival. --Photo courtesy of David Muerdter
UW graduate student Alden Denny explains the planned cabled network experiments at Axial Seamount to visitors to the OOI booth at the Pacific City Dory Days Festival. --Photo courtesy of David Muerdter
Work site at beach manhole in Pacific City for second cable landing, July 15, 2011. Note first cable, landed July 12, 2011, is shown encased in split pipe.
Work site at beach manhole in Pacific City for second cable landing, July 15, 2011. Note first cable, landed July 12, 2011, is shown encased in split pipe.
Pete Barletto and Michael Mulvihill of the University of Washington in front of the cable landing work site at the beach manhole in Pacific City, Oregon ---Photo by Allison Fundis, OOI RSN Education and Public Engagement Liaison, University of Washington.
Pete Barletto and Michael Mulvihill of the University of Washington in front of the cable landing work site at the beach manhole in Pacific City, Oregon ---Photo by Allison Fundis, OOI RSN Education and Public Engagement Liaison, University of Washington.
The TE SubCom Dependable sat about one mile offshore during the cable landing operations. Photo by Allison Fundis, OOI RSN Education and Public Engagement Liaison, University of Washington.
The TE SubCom Dependable sat about one mile offshore during the cable landing operations. Photo by Allison Fundis, OOI RSN Education and Public Engagement Liaison, University of Washington.
John Delaney, Director of the OOI regional cabled network, stands by the beach manhole where the OOI cable was landed on July 12, 2011. --Photo by Allison Fundis, OOI RSN Education and Public Engagement Liaison, University of Washington.
John Delaney, Director of the OOI regional cabled network, stands by the beach manhole where the OOI cable was landed on July 12, 2011. --Photo by Allison Fundis, OOI RSN Education and Public Engagement Liaison, University of Washington.
Joe Butler packs rock samples from Jason dive J2-515 that will be taken back to ASU for microbiology analyses. Photo by Carlos Sanchez and Katherine Turner
Joe Butler packs rock samples from Jason dive J2-515 that will be taken back to ASU for microbiology analyses. Photo by Carlos Sanchez and Katherine Turner
The Jason crew lowers Jason on to the drill sled that will be used to drill into a black smoker. Sensors will be placed into these drill holes in order to monitor temperature of the system and microbial communities within the walls of the vent. Photo by Carlos Sanchez
The Jason crew lowers Jason on to the drill sled that will be used to drill into a black smoker. Sensors will be placed into these drill holes in order to monitor temperature of the system and microbial communities within the walls of the vent. Photo by Carlos Sanchez
Sarah has spoiled all of us on the R/V Thompson with excellent food! and humor. Today, with calm seas and blue skies, she with help from  many of the crew took special effort to treat us to a barbacue.
Sarah has spoiled all of us on the R/V Thompson with excellent food! and humor. Today, with calm seas and blue skies, she with help from  many of the crew took special effort to treat us to a barbacue.
Members of the science party enjoying a BBQ for dinner. Photo by Carlos Sanchez
Members of the science party enjoying a BBQ for dinner. Photo by Carlos Sanchez
Casey Agee of the Jason team secures the ROV to the drill sled. Photo by Carlos Sanchez
Casey Agee of the Jason team secures the ROV to the drill sled. Photo by Carlos Sanchez
Skip Denny keeps a close eye on the forecast. Photo by Katherine Turner
Skip Denny keeps a close eye on the forecast. Photo by Katherine Turner
Likhi taking fluid samples for flow cytometry analyses.  
Likhi taking fluid samples for flow cytometry analyses.  
Co-chief Scientist, John Delaney, discusses with the science party the best way to utilize our ship time while the ROV Jason is not in the water due to a little bit of rough weather over the next couple of days. Photo by Carlos Sanchez and Katherine Turner. 
Co-chief Scientist, John Delaney, discusses with the science party the best way to utilize our ship time while the ROV Jason is not in the water due to a little bit of rough weather over the next couple of days. Photo by Carlos Sanchez and Katherine Turner. 
Casey Canfield and Marshall Swartz prepare the CTD rosette. Photo by Carlos Sanchez and Katherine Turner. 
Casey Canfield and Marshall Swartz prepare the CTD rosette. Photo by Carlos Sanchez and Katherine Turner. 
Allison Fundis gives an overview of submarine lava flow dynamics and morphology. Photo by Carlos Sanchez
Allison Fundis gives an overview of submarine lava flow dynamics and morphology. Photo by Carlos Sanchez
Diane Perry, Bretty Dennis-Duke and David Dyer listen intently to an introduction about Axial Seamount, hydrothermal vents, and submarine lava morphology. Photo by Carlos Sanchez. 
Diane Perry, Bretty Dennis-Duke and David Dyer listen intently to an introduction about Axial Seamount, hydrothermal vents, and submarine lava morphology. Photo by Carlos Sanchez. 
Chris Pinero helps with the first CTD deployment of leg 2 of Enlighten '10. Photo by Katherine Turner and Carlos Sanchez.
Chris Pinero helps with the first CTD deployment of leg 2 of Enlighten '10. Photo by Katherine Turner and Carlos Sanchez.
Cody Youngbull and Casey Canfield retrieve ASU's laser housing from 2500m depth. The housing was lowered for a pressure test to test the integrity of the laser housing before sending it down on the ROV Jason. Photo by Carlos Sanchez and Katherine Turner. 
Cody Youngbull and Casey Canfield retrieve ASU's laser housing from 2500m depth. The housing was lowered for a pressure test to test the integrity of the laser housing before sending it down on the ROV Jason. Photo by Carlos Sanchez and Katherine Turner. 
Brett Dennis-Duke and Bob Morris prepare the lab for microbiology sampling. Photo by Carlos Sanchez and Katherine Turner.
Brett Dennis-Duke and Bob Morris prepare the lab for microbiology sampling. Photo by Carlos Sanchez and Katherine Turner.
Mark and En practice getting into their Gumby suits during the safety meeting prior to transiting to Axial Volcano.
Mark and En practice getting into their Gumby suits during the safety meeting prior to transiting to Axial Volcano.
Members of the Leg 1 science and Jason teams gather on the fan tail the last day of the cruise.
Members of the Leg 1 science and Jason teams gather on the fan tail the last day of the cruise.
Sentry gets loaded gently into its container van for safe shipping back to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Cape Cod.
Sentry gets loaded gently into its container van for safe shipping back to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Cape Cod.
Sentry is loaded back into its van and will be trucked back to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. 
Sentry is loaded back into its van and will be trucked back to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. 
Science Party of Enlighten '10 Leg 1
Science Party of Enlighten '10 Leg 1
Sentry going in the water on its last mission of the Enlighten'10 Expedition.
Sentry going in the water on its last mission of the Enlighten'10 Expedition.
Scott Hansen controls the Dynacon fiber winch during deployment of the test node.
Scott Hansen controls the Dynacon fiber winch during deployment of the test node.
Half-size test frame being deployed off the deck of the Thompson during Enlighten 10 cruise.
Half-size test frame being deployed off the deck of the Thompson during Enlighten 10 cruise.
Ed MIcNicol documents deployment of the test frame from the deck of the Thompson.
Ed MIcNicol documents deployment of the test frame from the deck of the Thompson.
Skip Denny, an engineer at the Applied Physics Lab, University of Washington, helps direct deck operations during set up of a node frame prior to deployment with Jason and Medea at Southern Hydrate Ridge.
Skip Denny, an engineer at the Applied Physics Lab, University of Washington, helps direct deck operations during set up of a node frame prior to deployment with Jason and Medea at Southern Hydrate Ridge.
A half-scale model of a potential frame design is lowered off the R/V Thompson for deployment at Southern Hydrate Ridge using Medea and Jason. The frame is also being tested to see how different materials react to biofouling during long-duration deployments.
A half-scale model of a potential frame design is lowered off the R/V Thompson for deployment at Southern Hydrate Ridge using Medea and Jason. The frame is also being tested to see how different materials react to biofouling during long-duration deployments.
David Granger (far left), Cody Youngbull, Craig Joseph and Peter Kannberg (far right) gathered below the bridge on the R/V Thompson.
David Granger (far left), Cody Youngbull, Craig Joseph and Peter Kannberg (far right) gathered below the bridge on the R/V Thompson.
Evan Soloman, Annie Bauer, and Peter Kannberg prepare for the push cores to come aboard from Jason dive 510. 
Evan Soloman, Annie Bauer, and Peter Kannberg prepare for the push cores to come aboard from Jason dive 510. 
Monica Kerr-Reiss and Jordan Yaron bring the CTD onboard.
Monica Kerr-Reiss and Jordan Yaron bring the CTD onboard.
Professor Evan Solomon helps Likhi Ondov with water sampling during the first CTD station.
Professor Evan Solomon helps Likhi Ondov with water sampling during the first CTD station.
Chris (left) and Gregg (right) show the students how to put the CTD over the side the first day at sea.
Chris (left) and Gregg (right) show the students how to put the CTD over the side the first day at sea.
Jim prepares sampling gear for Dive J2-508.
Jim prepares sampling gear for Dive J2-508.
During this cruise, both Jason and Sentry worked at Southern Hydrate Ridge. During Jason dive 508, Sentry was recovered while Jason continued to work.
During this cruise, both Jason and Sentry worked at Southern Hydrate Ridge. During Jason dive 508, Sentry was recovered while Jason continued to work.
Sentry comes out of water to charge its batteries in preparation for a follow-on mission to map Gary's Bad Hang, a potential site for a primary node on the cabled observatory.
Sentry comes out of water to charge its batteries in preparation for a follow-on mission to map Gary's Bad Hang, a potential site for a primary node on the cabled observatory.
Deb, Skip, Dana and Al in the Main Lab.
Deb, Skip, Dana and Al in the Main Lab.
Annie and David on watch in the Jason Control Van.
Annie and David on watch in the Jason Control Van.
Bob Collier (right) leads the first science dive using Jason at Grays Canyon with Jason pilot Scott Hansen (left).
Bob Collier (right) leads the first science dive using Jason at Grays Canyon with Jason pilot Scott Hansen (left).
Jason gets checked over in preparation for the first Science dive at the Grays Canyon 500 m mooring site.
Jason gets checked over in preparation for the first Science dive at the Grays Canyon 500 m mooring site.
Bob and Craig extract sediment from push cores collected from Jason dive 507. 
Bob and Craig extract sediment from push cores collected from Jason dive 507. 
Sam Monk edits EM300 data
Sam Monk edits EM300 data
Sam, Likhi and Derek gazing from out towards the locks from the deck of the R/V Thompson
Sam, Likhi and Derek gazing from out towards the locks from the deck of the R/V Thompson
The Thompson passes under the Aurora bridge in Seattle. From left to right, Ed McNichol, Derek Brady, Deb Kelley, and Martha James. 
The Thompson passes under the Aurora bridge in Seattle. From left to right, Ed McNichol, Derek Brady, Deb Kelley, and Martha James. 
John Delaney (right) welcomes Lisa Graumlich, Dean of the University of Washington College of the Environment, aboard the R/V Thompson while the vessel is offshore Shilshole in Seattle. Center left: Jerry Paros, President of Paroscientific Inc; center right: Cara Mathison, UW College of the Environment. Photo by Ed McNichol. 
John Delaney (right) welcomes Lisa Graumlich, Dean of the University of Washington College of the Environment, aboard the R/V Thompson while the vessel is offshore Shilshole in Seattle. Center left: Jerry Paros, President of Paroscientific Inc; center right: Cara Mathison, UW College of the Environment. Photo by Ed McNichol. 
ROV Jason deployment on 26 July 2010 in Puget Sound for a test dunk. Photo taken by Mitch Elend.
ROV Jason deployment on 26 July 2010 in Puget Sound for a test dunk. Photo taken by Mitch Elend.
AUV Sentry deployment on 26 July 2010 in Puget Sound for a test dunk. Photo taken by Mitch Elend.
AUV Sentry deployment on 26 July 2010 in Puget Sound for a test dunk. Photo taken by Mitch Elend.