R1729 Highlights International District Complete
International District 1 Site Completed: The CAMDS (Digital Still Camera) and pH-H2S-T sensor (THSPH) were taken down with the tool basket. The RAS-PPS and vent cap, mass spectrometer, and digital still camera were all installed at the hydrothermal edifice called 'El Gordo'. The pH-H2S-T sensor is deployed near the DIVA vent, and the temperature-resistivity sensor is deployed near the vent called 'Escargot'. A photomosaic was completed of the installation site. Video Credit: NSF-OOI/UW/CSSF; Dive R1729; V14. (02:39)
July 29, 2014