
VISIONS14 Leg 4 Comes to an End
The main message for today’s update is an overwhelming thank you to the crew of the R/V Thompson and the ROPOS team for their hard work….
The main message for today’s update is an overwhelming thank you to the crew of the R/V Thompson and the ROPOS team for their hard work….
One of the aspects of this cruise that I particularly enjoy are the daily lectures from the science crew. Every day thus far, we’ve gathered in the library (yes, the boat has a library!)
I wake in time for breakfast. Part of me wanted to get up early and see part of the following dives.
During a long dive to Southern Hydrate Ridge last night and into the morning today, all of this site is now completely installed
The past few days have seen the cessation of high winds and seas, so we have been able to resume diving.
The past few days have seen long days of work as we adjust and respond to ever-changing events associated with Mother Nature, two-ship operations, and installing some of the most complicated, technologically advanced systems