Main view of computer lab screens when performing a CTD cast. The primary screen displays the four real-time parameters the CTD monitors when descending: temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, and fluorescence. M. Talbot, University of Washington. V26.

Shrunk cup with original Styrofoam cup for reference. M. Talbot, University of Washington. V26.

A trilobite-pattern paracord bracelet made by Izzie. Credit: I. Fatland, Cornell University; V26

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Dolphins off the starboard side of the boat. Credit: I. Fatland, Cornell University; V26.

A vent silhouette of Mushroom backlit by the HD camera. Credit: I. Fatland, Cornell University; V26

View of a beehive structure on the hydrothermal vent Inferno as seen from the Jason van. Credit: I. Fatland, Cornell University; V26.

Blue ciliates at their home near the hydrothermal vents. Credit: A. Wolf, University of Washington; V26.

An ominous looking night sky wishing the R/V Roger Revelle a good night. Credit: A. Wolf, University of Washington; V26.

The Control Van, Credit: T, Naladala, University of Washington, V26.

The Oxygen Sampling (CTD), Credit: T, Naladala, University of Washington, V26.

The Deep Blue. Credit: T, Naladala, University of Washington, V26.

Ada Carter, UW Oceanographer, V26

The ship’s bridge, where officers drive the boat and keep lookout. Credit: J. Campbell, University of Washington, V26.

The dining part of the galley where everyone eats, and snacks, coffee, soda, and ice cream are kept. Credit: J. Campbell, University of Washington, V26.

The kitchen side of the galley where meals are cooked and served. Credit: J. Campbell, University of Washington, V26

The monitor in the control van showing the Mushroom hydrothermal vent illuminated by the lights of the HD camera. Credit. J. Campbell, University of Washington, V26.

Screen shot of a monitor in the control van showing the Mushroom hydrothermal vent, covered by different types of exotic life. Credit. J. Campbell, University of Washington, V26.

The R/V Revelle out at Sea 300 miles from the coast and around 1500 meters/4,900 feet above Axial Seamount. Credit: J. Campbell, University of Washington, V26

A hydrothermal vent at the ASHES site containing chalcopyrite at its orifice. Credit: A. Wolf, University of Washington; V26.

A small octopus found at the Eastern Caldera site. Credit: A. Wolf, University of Washington; V26.

View to the ocean from the side of the R/V Revelle. Credit: A. Eagan, University of Washington; V26.

Adrian processing a CTD sample for chlorophyll from the CTD cast at the Slope Base site. Credit: A. Cater, University of Washington; V26.

A view from the bridge onboard the R/V Roger Revelle. Credit: A. Wolf, University of Washington; V26.

VISIONS' 26 students, Adrian and Alex processing chlorophyll-a samples. Credit: A. Carter, University of Washington; V26

Brazilian ramen. Credit: A. Chang, University of Washington; V26

A decorated Styrofoam cup after returning from a depth of 2900 meters. Credit: A. Chang, University of Washington; V26.