Image Archive

We were told the record time for putting one on was about 2 minutes – let me tell you, the hardest part about putting them on is taking them off later. I’m sure it gets easier with practice. D. Paterson, University of Washington, V21.

The ‘board of lies’ – a great place to check throughout the day, as it has a general outline of things to come and when. I’m told it’s called the ‘board o’ lies’ because, generally speaking, things don’t tend to always follow the schedule – always prepare the unexpected! D. Paterson, University of Washington, V21

We’re going on an adventure! D. Paterson, University of Washington, V21.

I have to admit, it was pretty cool to see a Mario Kart tournament sign up sheet, and not one, but TWO consoles hooked up to play the game. Like, the people – the team and the crew – are real people too, not just scientists always poking things and doing research in lab coats and goggles – real shocker! D. Paterson, University of Washington, V21.

Safety is important! I imagine I’ll be learning more about it tomorrow morning during the safety meeting. We shouldn’t ever have to use this, in theory, but it’s good to know where it is! Credit: D. Paterson, University of Washington, V21.

Check out this sweet set-up – I like to call it my “cockpit” – though I highly doubt the internet will function down here once we get out to sea. It was fine tonight – even for a voice chat and a few games! The bed is way comfier than I thought it was going to be! I just hit my head on the ceiling several times … Credit: D. Paterson, University of Washington, V21.

Last views of Newport as we leave port. Credit: R. Manoharan, University of Washington, V21.

View of my cabin after I finished moving in. Credit: R. Manoharan, University of Washington, V21.

The exciting world of the Jason Control Center during an ongoing dive Credit: R. Manoharan, University of Washington, V21.

Leg 4 VISIONS'21 students and participants look out to sea as the R/V Thompson heads towards the Newport bridge. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V.21

Katie Gonzalez, recent graduate from the UW Oceanography undergrad, takes an oxygen sample from the CTD rosette at Endurance Oregon Offshore. Credit: K. Bigham, University of Washington, V.21

A flock of pelicans tag along the ship as we leave Newport, OR. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V.21

The R/V Thompson exits the Yaquina channel into the Pacific at the start of Leg 3. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V.21

The Slope Base Deep Profiler Mooring comes aboard the R/V Thompson. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.

Near Pythias Oasis, a large, and very old crab, encrusted by anemones, wanders a garden of Neptunea snails and their egg casings, with the seafloor littered by orange anemones. Credit: D. Kelley, UW/NSF/ WHOI, V21.

A hermit crab (Pagurus sp.) seen at Southern Hydrate Ridge during VISIONS'21.

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A new Osmotic fluid sampler (left) is installed in adjacent to one deployed in 2020 at an active methane seep site at Southern Hydrate Ridge. White bacterial mats and clams thrive here, supported by the diffuse flow of fluids. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.

The ROV Jason breaches the surface during Leg 3. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.

Cropped image of the Tiny Towers site.

Jason Launch at Oregon Shelf

Tubeworms and limpets (cropped image) thriving at on the active edifice called Mushroom. Credit: University of Washington.

Cropped image of an anemone and sea pigs near PN1B. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.

Cropped image of a granadier and sea pigs near PN1B. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.

Cropped image of a water color by C. Gill during Leg 3 of the RCA VISIONS'21 expedition. Credit: C. Gill, University of Washington, V21.

Spiny sea urchins that came aboard the Thompson. Credit: C. Gill, V21.