
That’s a Wrap: VISIONS’25 Leg 1
Leg 1 of VISIONS 2025 (completed August 15) was successful in achieving all of the planned science objectives, and two recovery dives

Leg 1 of VISIONS 2025 (completed August 15) was successful in achieving all of the planned science objectives, and two recovery dives

Working at sea brings unique challenges. The one we commonly experience on RCA cruises is weather, specifically wind and waves. When wind

On August 8th, we visited the ASHES Hydrothermal Field near the western caldera wall of Axial Seamount. This was the first dive

After a very successful Leg 1 where the R/V Atlantis sailed under incredibly calm weather, Leg 2 began with a slightly wavier

Our first 24 hours at sea have been just as full as the last two days on shore. As of lunchtime on

After the successful fourth and final mobilization for VISIONS’21 we, new and old participants alike, were excited to be heading out to