Image Archive

By Pierre Denys de Montfort

Gina looks out toward the control room wall of monitors, watching ROPOS work near the seafloor.

Krista Nunnnally, Gina Hansen, and Don Setiawan watch ROPOS operations in the ROPOS control room during Dive R1712. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.

Katie Bigham on the R/V Thompson awaiting the ship's departure from Pier 90 in Seattle. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.

An extension cable, nearly 5 km-long awaits installation at the summit of Axial Seamount. This cable will extend from Primary Node PN3B to the Central Caldera site where it will connect to a medium power junction box hosting a broadband seismometer, hydrophone, and bottom pressure tilt meter.

A Field-Assembled Cable Termination (FACT)  on front porch of ROPOS subsequent to cutting the cable. Photo Credit: NSF-OOI/UW/CSSF; Dive R1712; V14

A red jellyfish swims 5000 ft beneath the ocean's surface at Axial Seamount on the Juan de Fuca Ridge. Here, most animals swim slowly to conserve energy in the nearly freezing seawater. Photo credit: NSF-OOI/UW/CSSF; Dive R1712; V14.

The remotely operated vehicle (ROV) ROPOS begins its first science dive at Axial Seamount of VISIONS'14. An empty junction box is attached beneath the ROV's 'belly'. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.

An assemblage of animals (a rattail fish, spider crabs and holothurians) forage at 5000 ft beneath the ocean's surface at the summit of Axial Seamount. Here, hackly lavas make for rough going for animals. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; ROPOS Dive R1712; V14.

With the ship's heave, pitch and roll, navigating stairwells is a challenge.  Photo credit: Charles Garcia, University of Washington, V14.

The first sunset of VISIONS '14 Leg 1 on the Strait of Juan de Fuca was one to remember. Photo credit: Christina Ramirez, University of Washington, V14.

University of Washington students from Leg 1 brave the cold wind, rain and rough seas while on the bow's deck of the R/V Thomas G. Thompson, Leg 1 of VISIONS '14. Photo credit: Christina Ramirez, University of Washington, V14.

The bow of the R/V Thomas G. Thomson slices through the waters of the Juan de Fuca Strait, initiating Leg 1 of VISIONS '14. Photo credit: Christina Ramirez, University of Washington, V14.

Fire door at a passageway entrance on board the R/V Thomas G. Thompson. Photo credit: Charles Garcia, University of Washington, V14.

Viewed from the bow of the R/V Thompson, the sun setting behind the Olympic Mountains was a serene scene, and a great way to kick off the VISIONS '14 3-month Expedition. Photo credit:  Landung (Don) Setiawan, University of Washington, V14

Friedrich Knuth, a graduate student at the College of Charleston, models the latest in ocean survival wear. Photo credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.

The final game of the 2014 World Cup (Germany vs. Argentina) was in action the VISIONS '14 expedition pulled away from the Seattle dock.  Following one of the safety drills, Univeristy of Washington and College of Charleston participants watched the exciting match. Photo credit: Leslie Sautter, College of Charleston, V14.

University of Washington students Krista Nunnally, Gina Hansen and Sam Albertson show their excitement for going to sea aboard the R/V Thompson at the start of the VISIONS '14 Expedition. Photo Credit: Leslie Sautter, College of Charleston, V14.

On the transit out to Axial Volcano, a short stop was made to conduct a "Dunk Test" with the ROV ROPOS to ensure all was ready to go upon arrival at Axial Seamount. Image Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.

Sam Albertson, Don Setiawan, and Katie Bigham look out to the west, awaiting the departure of the R/V Thompson from Seattle. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington V14.

Staterooms on the R/V Thompson are our home for the duration of the cruise.  They include two berths (beds), dressers and closets. Photo credit: Joh Worley, Clallam Bay School, V14

The R/V Thomas G. Thompson departed from Pier 90 in Seattle for the first leg of VISIONS '14.  Photo credit: John Worley, Clallam Bay School, V14.

As part of the safety drills, all participants must practice getting into the thick orange rubber immersion suits, also called "Gumby Suits." Photo credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.

University of Washington student Landung "Don" Setiawan began his project before the ship sailed, taking time-lapse photos of various onboard operations. Photo credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14

University of Washington, School of Oceanography undergraduate, Jesse Turner, practises getting into a "gumby" suit during a safety meeting onboard the R/ V Thomas G. Thompson. Photo Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V14.

Panoramic view of the R/V Thompson fantail as it departs for Axial Seamount on the VISIONS'14 OOI expedition. Green-sided frames are junction boxes that will be installed at the volcano and they willl host myriad instruments. The central drum holds yellow extension cable that will connect one of the juction boxes to  Primary Node 3B, providing power and bandwith to this subsea observatory. Photo credit: Skip Denny, University of Washington, V14

The first night of VISIONS'14 on the R/V Thompson at Pier 90, downtown Seattle, was blessed with beautiful skies and a super moon.