Image Archive

Sadie Armstron holding up two anemones that she’d pulled off the "sheep" junction box from the Shelf Site. Credit: E. Littell, University of Washington, V21.

R/V Thompson lunch board, with a printout of a Risso’s dolphin taped above it and labeled “Today’s Visitors”. Credit: E. Littell, University of Washington, V21.

A close-up of some of the giant plumose anemones or Metridium farcimen reveals just how intricate their tentacles are with finer extensions that allow them to capture even the smallest of organisms in the current. Image Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; Dive J2-1360; V21

A side-by-side view between the old MJ01C - the “sheep”, and the new junction box to replace it reveals just how long that infrastructure has been on the seafloor as you’d be forgiven for not recognizing it. Image Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; Dive J2-1360; V21

The MARUM Overview Sonar in its deployed state accompanied by an adorable lobate ctenophore, Bolinopsis infundibulum in the foreground. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.

This low voltage junction box seen during J2-1355 was originally meant to be replaced with LV01A-2021, but due to some weather issues, it will remain at home for some sea anemones a bit longer. Image Credits: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; Dive J2-1355; V21

Leg 2 VISIONS'21 students excited to go wash "the sheep" - node MJ01C, which was deployed in 2014 and is now covered with sea anemones.

The German MARUM sonar deployed at Southern Hydrate Ridge during VISIONS'21. The multibeam sonar looks for naturally occurring methane bubble plumes at this site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21

Secondary Node LV01A at Slope Base (2900 m), deployed since 2014 and ready for recovery. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21

The Board o' Lies for 15 Aug on Leg 2 of VISIONS'21

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PN1B onboard the Integrity with backbone cables attached. Credit: C. McGuire, University of Washington, V12.

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Primary Node PN1B almost on deck of the IT. Integrity. Credit: C. McGuire, University of Washington, V21.

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The Science Interface Assembly removed from Primary Node PN1B and brought onboard the R/V Thompson, latched to the underbelly of Jason. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.

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Orest Kawaka displays his stunning survival suit first day of Leg 2. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.

Primary Node PN1B in the RCA Logistics Facility at Sandpoint, ready for transport to Newport for loading onto the I.T Integrity Cable Ship. Credit: L. Nielson, University of Washington, V21.

Primary Node PN1B is on its' way to Newport for loading onto the I.T Integrity Cable Ship. Credit: L. Nielson, University of Washington, V21.

The Jason manipulators work with a westmate connector during Leg 2. Credit: E. Littell, University of Washington, V21.

Elise's sketch of the student's work area in the Main Lab of the R/V Thompson. Credit: E. Littell, University of Washington, V21.

The ROV Jason latching a recovery bridle on Primary Node PN1B. Credit: Oedekoven Pomponi, University of Washington, V21.

Inside the Jason van with a live feed of the ROV unhooking a cable off of the Half frame at PN1B. Credit: Oedekoven Pomponi, University of Washington, V21.

The ROV Jason on the fantail of the R/V Thompson in front of an air-lifted compliance pad. Credit: Oedekoven Pomponi, University of Washington, V21

The view of the Newport Bridge as the R/V Thompson leaves the harbor. Credit: Oedekoven Pomponi, University of Washington, V21.

UW undergraduates Kenneth Lai and Isabella Pomponi don emergency survival suites during the first day Safety Meeting onboard the R/V Thompson. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.