PAR sensors measure Photosynthetically Active Radiation, which is the spectral range (wave band) of solar radiation from 400 to 700 nanometers that photosynthetic organisms are able to use in the process of photosynthesis. Essentially, PAR senso
Real-time detection of seismic events along the Cascadia subduction zone and Juan de Fuca Plate is a powerful capability provided by the OOI Regional Cabled Observatory. Part of this detection and monitoring capability is provided by an array of
Measurement of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), acidity (pH), hydrogent (H2), and temperature in hydrothermal vents are essential measurements to understand fluid sources and fluid-rock reactions in the subsurface and microbial interactions. During seafl
The sensor measures pH (total concentration of hydrogen ions) in the marine environments spanning the Cabled Array. For tens of millions of years, Earth's oceans have maintained a relatively stable pH level. Instruments on the Cabled A
There are four broadband hydrophones on the Cabled Array – at the Oregon Shelf and Offshore sites where they are cabled to the Benthic Experiment Packages, and two are located on the Platform Interface Assemblies on the Shallow Profiler Moorings
Brendan Philip is a recent graduate oif the School of Oceanography at the University of Washington and will be expanding on his thesis research during the VISIONS ’14 cruise.
The most incredible thing happened on the 5th, right after dinner. I went outside to read Jurassic Park on the bow. It was cloudy and rather dull, but not very cold.
I am a senior Oceanography and Marine Biology student at the University of Washington. This is my first research cruise and I am very excited in learning about the biology and physical aspects of the hydrothermal locations, along with the tech u
Cephalopods have long captured human imaginations. This section presents a few examples of artistic impressions and expressions of all things cephalopod through the ages.
Distant relatives of snails and clams, cephalopods are a class of marine molluscs that includes squid, cuttlefish, octopuses and nautiloids.
