Images VISIONS 23

Sea lion watching Jason come to the surface. Credit: S. Avetisyan, University of Washington; V23
Sea lion watching Jason come to the surface. Credit: S. Avetisyan, University of Washington; V23
A beautiful soft coral grows from the carbonate deposit called Pinnacle at Southern Hydrate Ridge. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542, V23.
A beautiful soft coral grows from the carbonate deposit called Pinnacle at Southern Hydrate Ridge. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542, V23.
A number of humpback whales joined the Thompson as we transited to Newport. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
A number of humpback whales joined the Thompson as we transited to Newport. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
A pod of dolphins swim off the stern of the R/ V Thompson. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington; V23.
A pod of dolphins swim off the stern of the R/ V Thompson. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington; V23.
A dolphin plays alongside the R/V Thompson during Leg 1 of VISIONS. Credit: W. Ruef, University of Washington, V23.
A dolphin plays alongside the R/V Thompson during Leg 1 of VISIONS. Credit: W. Ruef, University of Washington, V23.
Jason encountered a Giant Phantom Jelly (Stygiomedusa gigantea) during the ascent from the Slope Base site (2900 meters), an extremely rare sighting of this massive (up to 10 meters long) jellyfish. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, Dive J2-1523, V23.
Jason encountered a Giant Phantom Jelly (Stygiomedusa gigantea) during the ascent from the Slope Base site (2900 meters), an extremely rare sighting of this massive (up to 10 meters long) jellyfish. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, Dive J2-1523, V23.
A large skate lounges in sediment in between carbonate blocks at Southern Hydrate Ridge. A soft coral is by its tail. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542.
A large skate lounges in sediment in between carbonate blocks at Southern Hydrate Ridge. A soft coral is by its tail. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542.
Fried Egg jellyfish floating over mooring at Axial Base Shallow Profiler Mooring with a couple fish alongside it. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1532; V23.
Fried Egg jellyfish floating over mooring at Axial Base Shallow Profiler Mooring with a couple fish alongside it. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1532; V23.
A Giant Pacific Octopus claimed this cable-laying platform near primary node PN1D, near the Oregon Shelf (80 m) site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, J2-1529, V23.
A Giant Pacific Octopus claimed this cable-laying platform near primary node PN1D, near the Oregon Shelf (80 m) site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, J2-1529, V23.
There were several California Sea Cucumbers (Apostichopus californicus) on the sides of primary node PN1D, near the Oregon Shelf (80 m) site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, J2-1529, V23.
There were several California Sea Cucumbers (Apostichopus californicus) on the sides of primary node PN1D, near the Oregon Shelf (80 m) site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, J2-1529, V23.
A rock fish rests in the Benthic Experiment Platform at the 80 m Oregon Shelf site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1528; V23.
A rock fish rests in the Benthic Experiment Platform at the 80 m Oregon Shelf site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1528; V23.
A Pudgy Cusk Eel (Spectrunculus grandis) visits Jason again in 2023. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1523; V23.
A Pudgy Cusk Eel (Spectrunculus grandis) visits Jason again in 2023. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1523; V23.
A large lingcod greeted the ROV at the Oregon Shelf site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1512; V23.
A large lingcod greeted the ROV at the Oregon Shelf site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1512; V23.
Rattail at the ASHES vent field, ~1500 m below the surface. Credit: B. Lam, University of Washington, V23.
Rattail at the ASHES vent field, ~1500 m below the surface. Credit: B. Lam, University of Washington, V23.
A rattail fish swims away from the ROV Jason at slope Base. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1523, V23.
A rattail fish swims away from the ROV Jason at slope Base. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1523, V23.
A large soul lounges along side snails on the heavily sedimented seafloor at the 80 m deep Oregon Shelf site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1528, V23.
A large soul lounges along side snails on the heavily sedimented seafloor at the 80 m deep Oregon Shelf site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1528, V23.
A large lingcod lounges on the sedimented seafloor at the Oregon Shelf site. Credit: UW/NSF-OO/WHOI; J2-1512; V23.
A large lingcod lounges on the sedimented seafloor at the Oregon Shelf site. Credit: UW/NSF-OO/WHOI; J2-1512; V23.
We encountered a few Dungeness crabs during the survey of PN1D, near the Oregon Shelf site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, J2-1529, V23.
We encountered a few Dungeness crabs during the survey of PN1D, near the Oregon Shelf site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, J2-1529, V23.
A large sea urchin at Slope Base (2900 m) is adjacent to a small squat lobster. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1523; V23.
A large sea urchin at Slope Base (2900 m) is adjacent to a small squat lobster. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1523; V23.
Jason ascended through thousands of Jellyfish at the Oregon Shelf site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1512; V23
Jason ascended through thousands of Jellyfish at the Oregon Shelf site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1512; V23
Metridium anemones and several California Sea Cucumbers (Apostichopus californicus) cover the top and sides of primary node PN1D, near the Oregon Shelf (80 m) site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, J2-1529, V23.
Metridium anemones and several California Sea Cucumbers (Apostichopus californicus) cover the top and sides of primary node PN1D, near the Oregon Shelf (80 m) site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, J2-1529, V23.
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A colony of anemones uses the zooplankton platform installed in 2021 as their home at the Shelf site (80 m). Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1512; V23.
A colony of anemones uses the zooplankton platform installed in 2021 as their home at the Shelf site (80 m). Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1512; V23.
The zooplankton platform, installed in 2021 at the Shelf site, is home to numerous anemones. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, J2-1512, V23.
The zooplankton platform, installed in 2021 at the Shelf site, is home to numerous anemones. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, J2-1512, V23.
A Pacific sea nettle sea jelly seen while leaving Newport. Credit: A. Roberts, University of Washington; V23.
A Pacific sea nettle sea jelly seen while leaving Newport. Credit: A. Roberts, University of Washington; V23.
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Feather Stars Cover the Shallow Profiler Platform at Oregon Offshore. Credit: J. Sandke, Queens College, V23.
Feather Stars Cover the Shallow Profiler Platform at Oregon Offshore. Credit: J. Sandke, Queens College, V23.
The Shallow Profiler Platform looks hairy, covered in feathery seastars. Credit: UW, NSF-OOI/WHOI; J21514, V23.
The Shallow Profiler Platform looks hairy, covered in feathery seastars. Credit: UW, NSF-OOI/WHOI; J21514, V23.
A good image of the Platform Interface Assembly with the two stands up holding the pH and CTD-O2 instrument (left) and CO2 sensor (right). Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1514, V23.
A good image of the Platform Interface Assembly with the two stands up holding the pH and CTD-O2 instrument (left) and CO2 sensor (right). Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1514, V23.
The Shallow Profiler mooring platform at the Oregon Offshore site is now an island for animals to colonize since 2017. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1514, V23.
The Shallow Profiler mooring platform at the Oregon Offshore site is now an island for animals to colonize since 2017. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1514, V23.
An end shot of the Platform Interface Assembly installed in 2022 and platform home to large feather stars and a few small fish. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V23.
An end shot of the Platform Interface Assembly installed in 2022 and platform home to large feather stars and a few small fish. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V23.
The Offshore Mooring is a beautiful island hosting pink sea urchins, light orange anemones, white glass sponges (right), 5-legged brittle stars, feather seastars, amazing nudibranchs and corals (far left), corabranching hydroids with pink nudibranch egg clusters, and a swarm of krill. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1517; V23.
The Offshore Mooring is a beautiful island hosting pink sea urchins, light orange anemones, white glass sponges (right), 5-legged brittle stars, feather seastars, amazing nudibranchs and corals (far left), corabranching hydroids with pink nudibranch egg clusters, and a swarm of krill. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1517; V23.
Krill swarm the winched Science Pod on the Shallow Profiler Mooring at Oregon Offshore. Anemones, urchins nudibranchs and their eggs, feather stars and hydroids colonize the platform. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1517; V23.
Krill swarm the winched Science Pod on the Shallow Profiler Mooring at Oregon Offshore. Anemones, urchins nudibranchs and their eggs, feather stars and hydroids colonize the platform. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1517; V23.
A large glass sponge hides a squat lobster that is peeking out. Credit: UW/NSF-OO/WHOI; J2-1514; V23
A large glass sponge hides a squat lobster that is peeking out. Credit: UW/NSF-OO/WHOI; J2-1514; V23
A colony of anemones grow on the Shallow Profiler mooring (200 m water depth) at the Oregon Offshore site bounded by a feather star. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1516, V23.
A colony of anemones grow on the Shallow Profiler mooring (200 m water depth) at the Oregon Offshore site bounded by a feather star. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1516, V23.
A beautiful colony of light orange anemones grows on the shallow profiler Science Pod base, along with a pink sea urchin, and feather stars, branching hydroids to the far right hosting nudibranch eggs. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/ WHOI; J2-1516; V23.
A beautiful colony of light orange anemones grows on the shallow profiler Science Pod base, along with a pink sea urchin, and feather stars, branching hydroids to the far right hosting nudibranch eggs. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/ WHOI; J2-1516; V23.
Squat lobsters hide in the forest of feather seastars on the Oregon Offshore mooring platform at 200m. Translucent, scallop shaped mollusks are abundant, as are the seastars. Small red-plumed worms, feather dusters, also call this home. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1514, V23.
Squat lobsters hide in the forest of feather seastars on the Oregon Offshore mooring platform at 200m. Translucent, scallop shaped mollusks are abundant, as are the seastars. Small red-plumed worms, feather dusters, also call this home. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1514, V23.
A large feather star is home to a cluster of pink nudibranch eggs on the Oregon Offshore Shallow Profiler platform (200 m water depth). Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1516; V23.
A large feather star is home to a cluster of pink nudibranch eggs on the Oregon Offshore Shallow Profiler platform (200 m water depth). Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1516; V23.
A large sponge hides a squat lobster on the Shallow Profiler platform at Oregon Offshore. It also is home to feather stars, anemones, and nudibranchs (far right. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1515, V23.
A large sponge hides a squat lobster on the Shallow Profiler platform at Oregon Offshore. It also is home to feather stars, anemones, and nudibranchs (far right. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1515, V23.
A squat lobster hides in hydroids on the Offshore Shallow Profiler mooring platform. It is joined by a purple anemone, 5 legged briittel stars and feather seastars. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1514; V23.
A squat lobster hides in hydroids on the Offshore Shallow Profiler mooring platform. It is joined by a purple anemone, 5 legged briittel stars and feather seastars. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1514; V23.
Feather Seastars and squat lobsters are common on the Shallow Profiler mooring platform at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: UA/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V23.
Feather Seastars and squat lobsters are common on the Shallow Profiler mooring platform at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: UA/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V23.
Two small fish, maybe sable fish, swim atop the Shallow Profiler Mooring at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1515; V23.
Two small fish, maybe sable fish, swim atop the Shallow Profiler Mooring at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1515; V23.
A small nudibranch scurries across the Shallow Profiler platform. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1514; V23.
A small nudibranch scurries across the Shallow Profiler platform. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1514; V23.
Life thrives on the Shallow Profiler Platform including feather stars (crinoids), brittle stars, and translucent scallops. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1514; V23.
Life thrives on the Shallow Profiler Platform including feather stars (crinoids), brittle stars, and translucent scallops. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1514; V23.
A siphonofore at floats through the waters at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1517, V23.
A siphonofore at floats through the waters at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1517, V23.
Feathery crinoids, brittle stars, a beautiful nudibranch
Feathery crinoids, brittle stars, a beautiful nudibranch
Jason emerges from a dive at the Oregon Offshore Site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
Jason emerges from a dive at the Oregon Offshore Site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
The ROV Jason being lowered into the NE Pacific ocean. M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
The ROV Jason being lowered into the NE Pacific ocean. M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
Jason preparing for a dive. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington; V23.
Jason preparing for a dive. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington; V23.
Jason being recovered from a dive during Leg 1. Credit: J. Sandke, Queens College, V23.
Jason being recovered from a dive during Leg 1. Credit: J. Sandke, Queens College, V23.
The ROV control room with live 4K video of hydrothermal vent activity issuing from the Mushroom vent. Credit: M. Ettari, University of Washington; V23.
The ROV control room with live 4K video of hydrothermal vent activity issuing from the Mushroom vent. Credit: M. Ettari, University of Washington; V23.
A view of the Jason ROV control van. Credit: J. Sandke, Queens College, V23.
A view of the Jason ROV control van. Credit: J. Sandke, Queens College, V23.
A look inside the ROV control van during a dive. Credit: A. Jenkins, University of Washington; V23.
A look inside the ROV control van during a dive. Credit: A. Jenkins, University of Washington; V23.
Jason brings the digital still camera from the Oregon Offshore site (600 m) in the undervator. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1518. V23.
Jason brings the digital still camera from the Oregon Offshore site (600 m) in the undervator. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1518. V23.
The CTD is deployed off the Thompson, ready to take ocean measurements and water samples for verification of sensors on the moorings. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
The CTD is deployed off the Thompson, ready to take ocean measurements and water samples for verification of sensors on the moorings. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
The crew hoists the CTD back onto the deck of the Thompson. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
The crew hoists the CTD back onto the deck of the Thompson. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
Lead Engineer on Leg 1, Grant Dunn, takes a minute to relax on the Thompsons' fantail during Leg 1. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
Lead Engineer on Leg 1, Grant Dunn, takes a minute to relax on the Thompsons' fantail during Leg 1. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
VISIONS' students and guests as the R/V Thompson went through the channel into the Pacific. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
VISIONS' students and guests as the R/V Thompson went through the channel into the Pacific. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
Students and scientists on Leg 1 of the VISIONS'23 program gaze out into the Pacific before passing under the Yaquina bridge. Credit: M.Elend, University of Washington, V23.
Students and scientists on Leg 1 of the VISIONS'23 program gaze out into the Pacific before passing under the Yaquina bridge. Credit: M.Elend, University of Washington, V23.
VISIONS students Leo, Petek, and Julie looking out toward Yaquina bridge as the Thompson departs Newport. Credit: M. Elend, Univeristy of Washington, V23.
VISIONS students Leo, Petek, and Julie looking out toward Yaquina bridge as the Thompson departs Newport. Credit: M. Elend, Univeristy of Washington, V23.
UW Oceanography undergrad Alex Rose samples ocean water for CO2. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
UW Oceanography undergrad Alex Rose samples ocean water for CO2. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Z (RCA-APL Engineer), Wendi (RCA Data Lead Scientist), and Han (Recent Oceanography graduate and now RCA Technician) calibrate the optical attenuation instrument prior to deployment at Slope Base. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23
Z (RCA-APL Engineer), Wendi (RCA Data Lead Scientist), and Han (Recent Oceanography graduate and now RCA Technician) calibrate the optical attenuation instrument prior to deployment at Slope Base. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23
Oceanography undergraduate Alex Rose teaches me how to process samples. M. Elend, University of Washington, V23
Oceanography undergraduate Alex Rose teaches me how to process samples. M. Elend, University of Washington, V23
CAMHD cleaning on deck by VISION’23 students. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington; V23.
CAMHD cleaning on deck by VISION’23 students. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington; V23.
Leg 2 VISIONS'23 students Alessia Simmen, Brian Lam, and Mei Ettari (with MARUM engineer Eberhardt Kopiske in the background) as the Thompson leaves Newport for the start of Leg 2. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington
Leg 2 VISIONS'23 students Alessia Simmen, Brian Lam, and Mei Ettari (with MARUM engineer Eberhardt Kopiske in the background) as the Thompson leaves Newport for the start of Leg 2. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington
Queens College students, Julia and Cal, don immersion suits during the Safety meeting onboard the Thompson. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
Queens College students, Julia and Cal, don immersion suits during the Safety meeting onboard the Thompson. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
Victoria University of Wellington/NIWA graduate student (and former VISIONS'14 student) Katie Bigham and RCA Research Scientist Mariela White try on their survival "Gumby" suits during the Leg 2 safety meeting. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Victoria University of Wellington/NIWA graduate student (and former VISIONS'14 student) Katie Bigham and RCA Research Scientist Mariela White try on their survival "Gumby" suits during the Leg 2 safety meeting. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Trying on the immersion suits for the safety meeting. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington; V23.
Trying on the immersion suits for the safety meeting. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington; V23.
The immersion suit we tried on during our safety meeting. J. Sandke, Queens College, V23.
The immersion suit we tried on during our safety meeting. J. Sandke, Queens College, V23.
The Thompson departs Newport for the start of Leg 2. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington
The Thompson departs Newport for the start of Leg 2. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington
All Leg 1 OOI Infrastructure for VISIONS'23 loaded on the back deck of the Thompson. Credit: Grant Dunn, UW-APL
All Leg 1 OOI Infrastructure for VISIONS'23 loaded on the back deck of the Thompson. Credit: Grant Dunn, UW-APL
The aft deck of the R/V Thompson is loaded with gear, ready to be installed during Leg 1. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
The aft deck of the R/V Thompson is loaded with gear, ready to be installed during Leg 1. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
A full fantail on the R/V Thompson ready to depart for Leg 1 of the VISIONS'23 cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
A full fantail on the R/V Thompson ready to depart for Leg 1 of the VISIONS'23 cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
A Blue Heron patiently waits in Yaquinna Bay for "breakfast". Credit: D. Kelley, University of Washington, V23
A Blue Heron patiently waits in Yaquinna Bay for "breakfast". Credit: D. Kelley, University of Washington, V23
Large waves break near the shore and along the jetty out of Newport. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
Large waves break near the shore and along the jetty out of Newport. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
The sun rises behind the R/V Thompson at the start of the VISIONS'23 Expedition. Credit: D. Kelley University of Washington, V23.
The sun rises behind the R/V Thompson at the start of the VISIONS'23 Expedition. Credit: D. Kelley University of Washington, V23.
RV Thompson while docked in Newport, Oregon. Credit: Emily Pinneo, University of Washington, V23.
RV Thompson while docked in Newport, Oregon. Credit: Emily Pinneo, University of Washington, V23.
The R/V Thompson in Newport, Oregon being mobilized to begin the NSF-OOI Regional Cabled Array 2023 Expedition. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23
The R/V Thompson in Newport, Oregon being mobilized to begin the NSF-OOI Regional Cabled Array 2023 Expedition. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23
The Octopus mural in Thompson's hallway next to the Main Lb. Credit: Emily Pinneo, University of Washington, V23.
The Octopus mural in Thompson's hallway next to the Main Lb. Credit: Emily Pinneo, University of Washington, V23.
The galley, where we have our meals. It is a very cozy space with plenty of snacks, tea, and coffee. Dozens of mugs hang from the wall in the Thompson's galley, each of them unique. Credit: Emily Pinneo, University of Washington, V23.
The galley, where we have our meals. It is a very cozy space with plenty of snacks, tea, and coffee. Dozens of mugs hang from the wall in the Thompson's galley, each of them unique. Credit: Emily Pinneo, University of Washington, V23.
The Thompson crew and an APL engineer head out to recover the Axial Base Shallow Profiler pod, which was cut free by Jason. Credit: M. Vardaro, University of Washington.
The Thompson crew and an APL engineer head out to recover the Axial Base Shallow Profiler pod, which was cut free by Jason. Credit: M. Vardaro, University of Washington.
Garrett Raemhild (UW-APL) and three Thompson crew members returning in the small boat with the Axial Base Shallow Profiler pod in tow. Credit: M. Vardaro, University of Washington.
Garrett Raemhild (UW-APL) and three Thompson crew members returning in the small boat with the Axial Base Shallow Profiler pod in tow. Credit: M. Vardaro, University of Washington.
The Thompsons' workboat tows the recovered profiler Science Pod back to the R/V Thompson. Credit: Emily Pinneo, University of Washington, V23.
The Thompsons' workboat tows the recovered profiler Science Pod back to the R/V Thompson. Credit: Emily Pinneo, University of Washington, V23.
Seals sun themselves on a mooring at the Oregon Shelf Site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
Seals sun themselves on a mooring at the Oregon Shelf Site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
Julia and Cal (Queens College) undergraduates and Joanne (Post Doc at St. Andrews) clean the BEP recovered from Slope Base. Adjacent to a refurbished one to be installed at the Offshore site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
Julia and Cal (Queens College) undergraduates and Joanne (Post Doc at St. Andrews) clean the BEP recovered from Slope Base. Adjacent to a refurbished one to be installed at the Offshore site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
The zooplankton installed in 2021 now home to a wealth of sea anemones, star fish and barnacles. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1528, V23.
The zooplankton installed in 2021 now home to a wealth of sea anemones, star fish and barnacles. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1528, V23.
Looking north at the waterfront in Newport on Yaquina Bay from the Thompson. Credit: Victoria Jamieson
Looking north at the waterfront in Newport on Yaquina Bay from the Thompson. Credit: Victoria Jamieson
Looking west towards the Yaquina Bridge (highway 101) and the channel that leads into the Pacific Ocean off Newport. Credit: Victoria Jamieson
Looking west towards the Yaquina Bridge (highway 101) and the channel that leads into the Pacific Ocean off Newport. Credit: Victoria Jamieson
A sketch of the starboard side of the R/V Thompson, looking towards the Bridge. Credit: Victoria Jamieson.
A sketch of the starboard side of the R/V Thompson, looking towards the Bridge. Credit: Victoria Jamieson.
Cruising under the Yaquina bridge and past pylons flocked with fowl. Credit: Celia Kornblum, Bellevue College; V23.
Cruising under the Yaquina bridge and past pylons flocked with fowl. Credit: Celia Kornblum, Bellevue College; V23.
Departing from Newport at dawn. Credit: Celia Kornblum, Bellevue College; V23.
Departing from Newport at dawn. Credit: Celia Kornblum, Bellevue College; V23.
A screen shot from the live Jason camera as Jason prepares to attach blocks of syntactic foam on the AUV. Credit: D. Kelley, University of Washington, V23.
A screen shot from the live Jason camera as Jason prepares to attach blocks of syntactic foam on the AUV. Credit: D. Kelley, University of Washington, V23.
Jason prepares to attach a block of syntactic foam to a stranded MBARI AUV to help it surface. Credit: M. Vardaro, University of Washington.
Jason prepares to attach a block of syntactic foam to a stranded MBARI AUV to help it surface. Credit: M. Vardaro, University of Washington.
Jason prepares to release a stranded MBARI AUV after attaching flotation to help it surface. Credit: M. Vardaro, University of Washington.
Jason prepares to release a stranded MBARI AUV after attaching flotation to help it surface. Credit: M. Vardaro, University of Washington.
A MBARI AUV with a foam block connected to it surfacing above Axial Caldera. Credit: A. Roberts, University of Washington; V23.
A MBARI AUV with a foam block connected to it surfacing above Axial Caldera. Credit: A. Roberts, University of Washington; V23.
The low power junction box LJ01A just before recovery at Slope Base. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; Jd-1523; V23.
The low power junction box LJ01A just before recovery at Slope Base. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; Jd-1523; V23.
Beautiful yellow bacterial mats on lava flows in the ASHES vent field. Tubeworm casings litter the lava flow, home to numerous brittle stars. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.
Beautiful yellow bacterial mats on lava flows in the ASHES vent field. Tubeworm casings litter the lava flow, home to numerous brittle stars. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.
The recovered Science Pod from the Axial Base Shallow Profiler Mooring as it was lifted back onto the deck by the crane. Credit: Emily Pinneo, University of Washington, V23.
The recovered Science Pod from the Axial Base Shallow Profiler Mooring as it was lifted back onto the deck by the crane. Credit: Emily Pinneo, University of Washington, V23.
While powering up and testing the newly deployed 2023 digital still camera at Southern Hydrate Ridge, we snapped a picture of Jason hovering over the seabed. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, J2-1537, V23.
While powering up and testing the newly deployed 2023 digital still camera at Southern Hydrate Ridge, we snapped a picture of Jason hovering over the seabed. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, J2-1537, V23.
The digital still camera at Southern Hydrate Ridge captured this cinematic shot of the Jason ROV working on swapping out junction boxes on the seafloor. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1536, V23.
The digital still camera at Southern Hydrate Ridge captured this cinematic shot of the Jason ROV working on swapping out junction boxes on the seafloor. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1536, V23.
After turning the HD video camera (CAMHD) at ASHES vent field, the shore team applied power and tested the camera's lights to make sure it was positioned correctly in front of the Mushroom vent. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, Dive J2-1534, V23.
After turning the HD video camera (CAMHD) at ASHES vent field, the shore team applied power and tested the camera's lights to make sure it was positioned correctly in front of the Mushroom vent. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, Dive J2-1534, V23.
A rockfish hides out in a blow-out at Einsteins' Grotto. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; ROPOS Dive R1754, V22.
A rockfish hides out in a blow-out at Einsteins' Grotto. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; ROPOS Dive R1754, V22.
A juvenile Peregrine falcon showed up on the Thompson during V23 Leg 2, hanging out on the bow radar tower! It's been hunting seabirds and then returning to the ship to feed, and is keeping us company as we head from Axial to Southern Hydrate Ridge. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
A juvenile Peregrine falcon showed up on the Thompson during V23 Leg 2, hanging out on the bow radar tower! It's been hunting seabirds and then returning to the ship to feed, and is keeping us company as we head from Axial to Southern Hydrate Ridge. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
A skate rests in the sediment at Southern Hydrate Ridge. This area is also home to snails, rockfish, crabs, anemones, starfish, and soft corals. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI: J2-1542; V23.
A skate rests in the sediment at Southern Hydrate Ridge. This area is also home to snails, rockfish, crabs, anemones, starfish, and soft corals. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI: J2-1542; V23.
A small block of hydrate is exposed in a collapsed zone by Einsteins' Grotto as viewed in 2023. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542; V23.
A small block of hydrate is exposed in a collapsed zone by Einsteins' Grotto as viewed in 2023. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542; V23.
A forest of soft corals grows on the Pinnacle carbonate deposit at Southern Hydrate RIdge. It is also home to crabs, bacterial mats, shrimp, hagfish, and rockfish.
A forest of soft corals grows on the Pinnacle carbonate deposit at Southern Hydrate RIdge. It is also home to crabs, bacterial mats, shrimp, hagfish, and rockfish.
A stunning coral grows near the base of the Pinnacle chemoherm and is visited by a rockfish. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542; V23.
A stunning coral grows near the base of the Pinnacle chemoherm and is visited by a rockfish. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542; V23.
A sable fish rests along side a poor crab that is hosting sea anemones and a variety of growth. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J-1542; V23.
A sable fish rests along side a poor crab that is hosting sea anemones and a variety of growth. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J-1542; V23.
Rugged carbonate deposits make up the Pinnacle chemoherm. The nooks and crannies form wonderful homes to myriad animals - here crabs are making use of the safe habitat. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542, V23.
Rugged carbonate deposits make up the Pinnacle chemoherm. The nooks and crannies form wonderful homes to myriad animals - here crabs are making use of the safe habitat. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542, V23.
A fissure in the carbonate chemoherm called the Pinnacle is a site of microbial mats indicating methane is seeping from the deposit. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542, V23.
A fissure in the carbonate chemoherm called the Pinnacle is a site of microbial mats indicating methane is seeping from the deposit. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542, V23.
A flamingo maker installed several years ago by MBARI stands in a microbial mat a Southern Hydrate Ridge. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542, V23.
A flamingo maker installed several years ago by MBARI stands in a microbial mat a Southern Hydrate Ridge. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542, V23.
Hydrothermal vents seen in Jason’s control room, the "Van". Credit: C. Kornblum, Bellevue College; V23.
Hydrothermal vents seen in Jason’s control room, the "Van". Credit: C. Kornblum, Bellevue College; V23.
A group of mola mola (ocean sunfish) following Jason down during dive J2-1539. Credit: A. Roberts, University of Washington, V23.
A group of mola mola (ocean sunfish) following Jason down during dive J2-1539. Credit: A. Roberts, University of Washington, V23.
The juvenile giant pacific octopus hangs out on a junction box. Credit: A. Jenkin, University of Washington; V23.
The juvenile giant pacific octopus hangs out on a junction box. Credit: A. Jenkin, University of Washington; V23.
Jason latched onto the new 2023 Benthic Experiment Package going over the side of the Thompson for Dive J2-1541. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington; V23.
Jason latched onto the new 2023 Benthic Experiment Package going over the side of the Thompson for Dive J2-1541. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington; V23.
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A portion of screens in the ROV control room. The images show the hydrothermal vent Mushroom encrusted with palm worms. Credit: Emily Pinneo, University of Washington, V23.
A portion of screens in the ROV control room. The images show the hydrothermal vent Mushroom encrusted with palm worms. Credit: Emily Pinneo, University of Washington, V23.
A black rattail (aka Grenadier) at ASHES vent field in Axial Caldera, near the HD video camera. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, Dive J2-1534, V23.
A black rattail (aka Grenadier) at ASHES vent field in Axial Caldera, near the HD video camera. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, Dive J2-1534, V23.
Leg 4 VISIONS students get a tour of the Jason Van. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
Leg 4 VISIONS students get a tour of the Jason Van. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
VISIONS'23 clean the Deep Profiler float recovered from the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
VISIONS'23 clean the Deep Profiler float recovered from the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
Cameron cleans the Deep Profiler Float recovered during Leg 4. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
Cameron cleans the Deep Profiler Float recovered during Leg 4. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
Leg 4 VISIONS'23 students heading out to sea joined by the Chief Scientist Katie Bigham, Co-Chief Scientist J. Nelson, and RCA technician Andrew Pawley. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington , V23.
Leg 4 VISIONS'23 students heading out to sea joined by the Chief Scientist Katie Bigham, Co-Chief Scientist J. Nelson, and RCA technician Andrew Pawley. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington , V23.
Jason transits through thousands of fingerlings in the nutrient-rich NE Pacific waters of Newport Oregon. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1548; V23
Jason transits through thousands of fingerlings in the nutrient-rich NE Pacific waters of Newport Oregon. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1548; V23
The power and data connection of the Oregon Offshore (600 m) deep profiler mooring has accumulated enough biofouling anemones and bryozoans to cover the surface of the connector and cable. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1548; V23.
The power and data connection of the Oregon Offshore (600 m) deep profiler mooring has accumulated enough biofouling anemones and bryozoans to cover the surface of the connector and cable. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1548; V23.
The ROV lab from the inside, featuring navigation screens and multiple streamed camera angles. Credit: S. Avetisyan, University of Washington; V23.
The ROV lab from the inside, featuring navigation screens and multiple streamed camera angles. Credit: S. Avetisyan, University of Washington; V23.
Screen shot of a a shark seen by one of the front-facing cameras on Jason. Credit: S. Avetisyan, University of Washington; V23
Screen shot of a a shark seen by one of the front-facing cameras on Jason. Credit: S. Avetisyan, University of Washington; V23
My successful donning of an emergency immersion suit. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
My successful donning of an emergency immersion suit. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V23.
A blue shark investigated the ROV (or the fish attracted by the lights) during the deep profiler refurb dives at the Oregon Offshore (600 m) site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1550; V23.
A blue shark investigated the ROV (or the fish attracted by the lights) during the deep profiler refurb dives at the Oregon Offshore (600 m) site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1550; V23.
The orange top float of the Oregon Offshore (600 m) deep profiler mooring has accumulated a small community of Metridium anemones and fish. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1548; V23.
The orange top float of the Oregon Offshore (600 m) deep profiler mooring has accumulated a small community of Metridium anemones and fish. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1548; V23.
Jason approaches the float atop the Deep Profiler Mooring at the Oregon Offshore Site to attach recovery line. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1549; V23.
Jason approaches the float atop the Deep Profiler Mooring at the Oregon Offshore Site to attach recovery line. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1549; V23.
Visions students watching the sunset as we pulled away from harbor at 2000. Credit: V. Kondrat, University of Washington; V23.
Visions students watching the sunset as we pulled away from harbor at 2000. Credit: V. Kondrat, University of Washington; V23.
Arriving at the Thompson after a 6-hour drive down to Newport. Credit: V. Kondrat, University of Washington; V23.
Arriving at the Thompson after a 6-hour drive down to Newport. Credit: V. Kondrat, University of Washington; V23.
The ROV Jason on Thompsons fantail at the start of Leg 4. Credit: M. Kidiwela, University of Washington, V23.
The ROV Jason on Thompsons fantail at the start of Leg 4. Credit: M. Kidiwela, University of Washington, V23.
The ROV Jason sitting on the deck of R/V Thompson. Credit: R. Newell, University of Washington; V23.
The ROV Jason sitting on the deck of R/V Thompson. Credit: R. Newell, University of Washington; V23.
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ROV Jason Control van. Credit: A. Carter, University of Washington; V23.
ROV Jason Control van. Credit: A. Carter, University of Washington; V23.
Sunrise at the Regional Cabled Array Offshore site. Credit: J. Thirtyacre, University of Washington; V23.
Sunrise at the Regional Cabled Array Offshore site. Credit: J. Thirtyacre, University of Washington; V23.
Sunset over the bow of the R/V Thompson while leaving the NOAA port in Newport, Oregon. Credit: J. Thirtyacre, University of Washington; V23.
Sunset over the bow of the R/V Thompson while leaving the NOAA port in Newport, Oregon. Credit: J. Thirtyacre, University of Washington; V23.
RCA isobaric gas-tight samplers in the Bio Analytical Lab. Credit: J. Thirtyacre, University of Washington; V23.
RCA isobaric gas-tight samplers in the Bio Analytical Lab. Credit: J. Thirtyacre, University of Washington; V23.
Thomas G. Thompson docked at the NOAA Marine Operations Center-Pacific, Newport, Oregon facility. Credit: J. Thirtyacre, University of Washington; V23.
Thomas G. Thompson docked at the NOAA Marine Operations Center-Pacific, Newport, Oregon facility. Credit: J. Thirtyacre, University of Washington; V23.
With shoreside assistance from Marv Lilley, Jason carefully inserted this temperature and resistivity probe into a 340 ºC vent chimney at Diva vent in the International District vent field. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, Dive J2-1546, V23.
With shoreside assistance from Marv Lilley, Jason carefully inserted this temperature and resistivity probe into a 340 ºC vent chimney at Diva vent in the International District vent field. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, Dive J2-1546, V23.
This giant rattail was intrigued by Jason while the ROV was taking temperature readings at the "Diva" vent in the International District vent field. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, Dive J2-1546, V23.
This giant rattail was intrigued by Jason while the ROV was taking temperature readings at the "Diva" vent in the International District vent field. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, Dive J2-1546, V23.
An impressionist-style portrait of a giant rattail obscured by the high-temperature vent fluid the Jason temperature probe is measuring at Diva vent in the International District vent field. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, Dive J2-1546, V23.
An impressionist-style portrait of a giant rattail obscured by the high-temperature vent fluid the Jason temperature probe is measuring at Diva vent in the International District vent field. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, Dive J2-1546, V23.
A giant rattail (over a meter long!) at the International District 2 junction box site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, Dive J2-1544, V23.
A giant rattail (over a meter long!) at the International District 2 junction box site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, Dive J2-1544, V23.
V23 Leg 3 VISIONS students and UW employees Andrew Paley, Mariela White, and Mitch Elend preparing to subsample the hydrothermal fluids collected by the RAS/PPS instrument during the 2022 deployment period. Credit: M. Vardaro, University of Washington.
V23 Leg 3 VISIONS students and UW employees Andrew Paley, Mariela White, and Mitch Elend preparing to subsample the hydrothermal fluids collected by the RAS/PPS instrument during the 2022 deployment period. Credit: M. Vardaro, University of Washington.
About one hour of dive J2-1545 was spent finding the perfect location for the RAS/PPS fluid sampler vent cap. It had to be warmer than 20 ºC (so that we know that it's vent fluid) but not TOO hot, so that it wouldn't block the pump input with sulfide deposits. The still camera is positioned to monitor the site for the next year. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, Dive J2-1545, V23.
About one hour of dive J2-1545 was spent finding the perfect location for the RAS/PPS fluid sampler vent cap. It had to be warmer than 20 ºC (so that we know that it's vent fluid) but not TOO hot, so that it wouldn't block the pump input with sulfide deposits. The still camera is positioned to monitor the site for the next year. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, Dive J2-1545, V23.
A wave breaking against the breakwater, taken while leaving port. Credit: Emily Pinneo, University of Washington, V23.
A wave breaking against the breakwater, taken while leaving port. Credit: Emily Pinneo, University of Washington, V23.
Sea lion resting on a marker buoy. Credit: Emily Pinneo, University of Washington, V23.
Sea lion resting on a marker buoy. Credit: Emily Pinneo, University of Washington, V23.
Unattended Neptunea egg stalks on carbonate cobbles cover the seafloor just south of an active seepage site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542; V23.
Unattended Neptunea egg stalks on carbonate cobbles cover the seafloor just south of an active seepage site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542; V23.
Neptunea egg stalks, tiny shrimp and a crab make use of the carbonate clasts. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542; V23.
Neptunea egg stalks, tiny shrimp and a crab make use of the carbonate clasts. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542; V23.
Adult Neptunea snails sit atop their egg-stalk structures, taken in 2014. Credit UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; ROPOS dive 1758; V14
Adult Neptunea snails sit atop their egg-stalk structures, taken in 2014. Credit UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; ROPOS dive 1758; V14
Soft corals of the genus Anthomastus cover the carbonate outcrops, west of the active seep site at Southern Hydrate Ridge. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1543; V23.
Soft corals of the genus Anthomastus cover the carbonate outcrops, west of the active seep site at Southern Hydrate Ridge. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1543; V23.
Squat lobster, hagfish and soft corals at home on the Pinnacle. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1543; V23.
Squat lobster, hagfish and soft corals at home on the Pinnacle. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1543; V23.
A hagfish and a rockfish close together in a sedimented area of the Pinnacle. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1543; V23.
A hagfish and a rockfish close together in a sedimented area of the Pinnacle. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1543; V23.
A bubblegum coral stands proud atop the carbonate pinnacle. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1543.
A bubblegum coral stands proud atop the carbonate pinnacle. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1543.
Beds of deep-sea clams burrow into matts of chemosynthetic bacteria at the active seep site at Southern Hydrate Ridge. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542.
Beds of deep-sea clams burrow into matts of chemosynthetic bacteria at the active seep site at Southern Hydrate Ridge. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; J2-1542.
A pelican in flight off Newport. Credit: Emily Pinneo, University of Washington, V23.
A pelican in flight off Newport. Credit: Emily Pinneo, University of Washington, V23.
Waves crashing above the starboard side of the R/V Thompson onto the deck in the morning. Credit: A. Simmen, University of Washington; V23.
Waves crashing above the starboard side of the R/V Thompson onto the deck in the morning. Credit: A. Simmen, University of Washington; V23.
Mei and I putting our gloves on before starting to take samples from the niskin bottles on the CTD. Credit: A. Jenkins, University of Washington; V23.
Mei and I putting our gloves on before starting to take samples from the niskin bottles on the CTD. Credit: A. Jenkins, University of Washington; V23.
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