Author: Mike Vardaro
Nichole Sams Blog Leg 1
August 16, 2024 If I were to pick two words for the trip so far they would be Generosity and Wonder. Today
July 3, 2024
Erik Perkins Blog Leg 1
August 16, 2024 Downhill long jumping is now my favorite non-official sport. Woke up at 8:45 to make it up to the
July 3, 2024
Makayla Joseph Blog Leg 1
August 12,2024 The passage of time on a ship is mind-boggling. One minute you’re counting the seconds until your next shift, then
July 3, 2024
Nikola Jensen Blog Leg 1
August 12-13, 2024 Some (now fixed) ROV technical trouble meant that although the Jason team was surely occupied, most of the student
July 3, 2024
Finnegan Hanley Blog Leg 1
August 16, 2024 Today was the final day of the voyage. We entered the NOAA dock at around 11 AM and I
July 3, 2024
Atticus Carter Blog Leg 1
August 8-14, 2024 Setting Up the Osmo at Southern Hydrate Ridge As part of our ongoing research at Southern Hydrate Ridge, I
July 3, 2024
Emily Albines Blog Leg 1
August 15, 2024 Today is our second to last day at sea. I have mixed feelings about our departure. On one hand,
July 3, 2024
Chondrocladia Sponge
Chondrocladia Sponge (Chondrocladia lampadiglobus) A bizarre and rarely-seen carnivorous deep-sea sponge, Chondrocladia lampadiglobus (colloquially known as the “ping pong tree sponge”) can
May 6, 2024
Unknown Octopus
Unknown octopus This small octopus with a frilled mantle and extensive webbing between the arms has only been seen once during the
March 21, 2024