Beginning Leg 4
This morning the R/V Thompson began its transit from Newport Oregon to Southern Hydrate Ridge. Onboard we have eight students, a group of enginee
August 7, 2013
Category: Visions 13
Cody Turner
Life on the Thompson continues, and time seems to be picking up speed as we get closer to the end of the VISIONS 2013 expedition. Two nights ago
August 7, 2013
Brendan Philip
“The sea contains many surprises for him who has his floor on a level with the surface and drifts along slowly and noiselessly.”
– Thor Heyerdahl, “Kon Tiki”
August 7, 2013
Colin Katagiri
I have carried away many lessons and skills from this ship that aren’t normally taught in a classroom.
August 5, 2013
Caitlin Russell
Two days ago we got our first “storm” (it was very small) and had to wait it out to send ROPOS back down. On the other hand however, we also got some beautiful sun and a few amazing sunsets. It was incredible.
August 5, 2013
End of VISIONS 13 Leg 3
Leg 3 of VISIONS ’13 is rapidly drawing to a close as we near the mouth of Yaquina Bay and the OSU dock at Newport, Oregon. The cruis
August 4, 2013
Reflecting on Leg 3
Mary Miller of the Exploratorium has been blogging about her participation in Leg 3 of VISIONS '13. Her most Read More »
August 3, 2013
Under the Sea Down in the Muck
One of the ship activities I enjoy most is watching the ROV ROPOS descend through the water column so I can do some wildlife viewing along the wa
August 3, 2013
Student Projects – VISIONS 13
As part of the UW Sea-Going Research & Discovery course, students are required to conduct a project during their cruise leg.
August 2, 2013
August 1, 2013