The Broadband Ocean Bottom Seismometer OBSBKA301 was deployed near MJ03A during Visions'14. The seismometer was placed into a caisson, then surrounded with silicone beads to solidify its position. Photo credit: NSF-OOI/UW/CSSF; Dive R1739; V14.

The Hydrothermal Vent Fluid Resistivity and Temperature probe (TRHPHA301) was placed at the base of the vent called 'Escargot' in 2014. Photo credit: NSF-OOI/UW/CSSF; Dive R1729; V14. 

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Cabled infrastructure now installed at Southern Hydrate Ridge providing real-time data to shore. The main focus site is called 'Enstein's Grotto, a site where vigorous venting of methane bubbles rise several hundred meters above the seafloor. Credit: University of Washington.

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The summit of Axial Volcano now hosts 20 instruments, many of which are now streaming data live to shore. Credit: University of Washington.

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The Poralia rufescens jellyfish.

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A thermistor array with 24 temperature sensors beining installeed in the ASHES hydrothermal field. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; ROPOS Dive R1798, V14.

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