Image Archive

The COVIS instrument is positioned on the seafloor to measure heat output from both chimneys (Mushroom) and diffuse hydrothermal fluids on the seafloor.

The Cabled Observatory Vent Imaging Sonar (COVIS) uses sonar to measure the heat from hydrothermal vents.

Palm Worms, Credit: R. Centurion, University of Washington, V18

Jason diving into the Deep Dark Ocean, Credit: University of Washington, V18

Jason poised with COVIS Temperature Arrays, Credit: J. Durant, University of Washington, V18

Deep Profiler Recovery, Credit: J. Durant, University of Washington, V18

University of Washington technician Katie Bigham with the R/V Revelle CTD. Credit: W. Ruef, University of Washington, V18.

Katie Gonzalez and Yash Meghare roasting marshmallows for smores!  Credit:  University of Washington, V18

Inferno Vent, 2018 Credit:  University of Washington, V18

Evan Davis with a specimen obtained from Axial Caldera, Credit:  University of Washington, V18

Ready to go! Jasmine Durant ready to help with Deep Profiler recovery.  Credit:  University of Washington, V18

APL engineer Trina Litchendorf with her shrunken styrofoam head, recovered after a year at sea on the undervater.  Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.

The undervator as found on the sea floor.  Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.

Katie Gonzalez working the manipulators for Jason, the ROV.  Credit:  University of Washington, V18  

Photo of the recovered undervator, with ROV Jason, and Res Tech Josh Manger in the background. Credit: R. Centurion, University of Washington, V18

Rob Fatland hanging out with Jason on the deck of the R/V Roger Revelle. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.

Flowmeter taking measurements on the Inferno chimney in ASHES; Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/Jason 2018.

University of Washington undergraduate Eve Hudson practices getting into her immersion suit. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18

Grays Harbor College recent graduate Jasmine Durant assists APL Engineer Nic Hart with yale grips while deploying the deep profiler at Axial Base. Credit: R. Centurion, Univesrity of Washington,V18

UW undergrad Katie Gonzalez fixes samples from the Tucker net tows. Credit:  Y. Meghare, University of Washington, V18

APL engineer Chris Siani tests an escape hatch during a safety drill. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18

Wu Jung in Two Hats. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18

Romina in the Main Lab

Inferno Hydrothermal Vent, 2018  Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.

Tubeworms on the Inferno Vent displayed on the monitors inside the Jason van.  Credit: R. Cennturion, University of Washington, V18

A marker on basalt at ASHES hydrothermal vent field. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.

Tubeworms, limpets, and other life thrive on the hydrothermal vent Inferno surveyed during dive J2-1092. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.