
Farewell to the R/V Atlantis and ROV Jason Team: Another Grand Field Season
Tomorrow, we say farewell to our incredible friends aboard the R/V Atlantis and the amazing ROV Jason team. They have welcomed us
Tomorrow, we say farewell to our incredible friends aboard the R/V Atlantis and the amazing ROV Jason team. They have welcomed us
Dr. Jackie Dixon, University of South Florida My first cruise to the Juan de Fuca Ridge was in 1980. I was an
We returned to our friend Axial Seamount on Monday, August 18 – the weather and sea gods decided to be kind and
The morning of August 17th, was met with much excitement as the R/V Atlantis was scheduled to depart at 0830. The morning
Leg 1 of VISIONS 2025 (completed August 15) was successful in achieving all the planned science objectives, and two recovery dives at
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
August 8, 2025 It is hard to believe that it has only been four days since the R/V Atlantis left port. So
The past week has been a whirlwind of activity in preparation for departure on August 4 – all team members arrived onboard