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A Shallow Profiler winched science pod and stationary platform, which host 18 instruments (e.g. pH, CO2, temperature, chlorophyll, zooplankton, nutrients, currents) undergoes testing in the School of Oceanography saltwater tank. The platforms will be deployed 600 ft beneath the oceans surface. Since 2015, three of these pods have made >27,000 profiles, providing unprecedented measurements of our dynamic ocean in real-time. Credit: D. Kelley, University of Washington.
A Shallow Profiler winched science pod and stationary platform, which host 18 instruments (e.g. pH, CO2, temperature, chlorophyll, zooplankton, nutrients, currents) undergoes testing in the School of Oceanography saltwater tank. The platforms will be deployed 600 ft beneath the oceans surface. Since 2015, three of these pods have made >27,000 profiles, providing unprecedented measurements of our dynamic ocean in real-time. Credit: D. Kelley, University of Washington.
A fish-eye view of the fantail of the R/V Revelle. This ship camera provides a continous overview of the back deck, allowing folks working inside the ship to monitor operations. Its a beautiful day today.
A fish-eye view of the fantail of the R/V Revelle. This ship camera provides a continous overview of the back deck, allowing folks working inside the ship to monitor operations. Its a beautiful day today.
The R/V Revelle is fully mobilized and ready to to start the NSF-OOI Cabled Array 2018 expedition. Instrumented science platforms (orange) are secured on deck awaiting installation near the base of the Cascadia Margin and at Axial Seamount. Credit: Terry Manning, UW.
The R/V Revelle is fully mobilized and ready to to start the NSF-OOI Cabled Array 2018 expedition. Instrumented science platforms (orange) are secured on deck awaiting installation near the base of the Cascadia Margin and at Axial Seamount. Credit: Terry Manning, UW.
APL enginner Trina Litchendorf pulls a fish from the winched Science Pod recovered 125 km offshore during Jason Dive 1045. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18.
APL enginner Trina Litchendorf pulls a fish from the winched Science Pod recovered 125 km offshore during Jason Dive 1045. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18.
Bing practices putting on a survival suit prior to sailing on the VISIONS18 cruise.
Bing practices putting on a survival suit prior to sailing on the VISIONS18 cruise.
Initial view of the Slope Base Shallow Profiler Mooring on first approach with the ROV Jason (Dive1043) in 2018. The main platform was installed in 2014: the winched Science Pod is swiched out annually. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI.
Initial view of the Slope Base Shallow Profiler Mooring on first approach with the ROV Jason (Dive1043) in 2018. The main platform was installed in 2014: the winched Science Pod is swiched out annually. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI.
Jason goes into the water with a Platform Interface Assembly latched beneath it for installation on a Shallow Profiler Mooring at the Slope Base site.
Jason goes into the water with a Platform Interface Assembly latched beneath it for installation on a Shallow Profiler Mooring at the Slope Base site.
Video screens in the Jason control van
Myriad screens in the Jason control van provide critical information to the ROV and Cabled Array teams. Credit: T. Manning, University of Washington, V18
Brittle stars and a scale worm recovered from the winched Science Pod on the Shallow Profiler Mooring at Slope Base. Credit. B.-Y. Lee, University of Washington.
Brittle stars and a scale worm recovered from the winched Science Pod on the Shallow Profiler Mooring at Slope Base. Credit. B.-Y. Lee, University of Washington.
A Benthic Experiment Package, hosting a variety of instruments, is launched under Jason to take down to the Oregon Offshore site during the NSF-OOI-UW Cabled Array expedition. The package hosts a vareity of instruments (ADCP, CTD, oxygen, pH, currents etc) to examine oceanographic processes on the Oregon margin. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
A Benthic Experiment Package, hosting a variety of instruments, is launched under Jason to take down to the Oregon Offshore site during the NSF-OOI-UW Cabled Array expedition. The package hosts a vareity of instruments (ADCP, CTD, oxygen, pH, currents etc) to examine oceanographic processes on the Oregon margin. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
The remotely operated vehicle Jason, operated by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, enters the NE Pacifc off Newport Oregon as part of the University of Washington led, NSF-OOI Cabled Array expedition. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
The remotely operated vehicle Jason, operated by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, enters the NE Pacifc off Newport Oregon as part of the University of Washington led, NSF-OOI Cabled Array expedition. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Jason launched over the side of the R/V Revelle during the NSF-funded OOI Cabled Array expedition. A low voltage junction box, built by the UW Applied Physics Lab, is latched under the vehicles 'belly' to safely take it to the seafloor. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Jason launched over the side of the R/V Revelle during the NSF-funded OOI Cabled Array expedition. A low voltage junction box, built by the UW Applied Physics Lab, is latched under the vehicles 'belly' to safely take it to the seafloor. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
A hagfish hangs out at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V18.
A hagfish hangs out at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V18.
Collage of photos taken from screens in the control van showing microbial mats, hagfish, rockfish, flounders, shells chaff, clam, carbonate cobbles and methane seeps observed at Southern Hydrate Ridge. B-Y. Lee, University of Washington, V18.
Collage of photos taken from screens in the control van showing microbial mats, hagfish, rockfish, flounders, shells chaff, clam, carbonate cobbles and methane seeps observed at Southern Hydrate Ridge. B-Y. Lee, University of Washington, V18.
Nullschool visualization of offshore weather
A weather disturbance in the Gulf of Alaska June 25, 2018, is sending large swells into our work area that prevents diving with heavy packages. This screen grab is from the https://earth.nullschool.net/ site, which we frequently use to get an overview of conditions across the Pacific and more locally. The one shown here is of winds.
Einsteins Grotto, the active methane seep first visited by the UW in 2010, continues to surprise us - this year, multiple bubble streams were issuing from the pit and exposed methane hydrate was documented in the sides of the wall. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
Einsteins Grotto, the active methane seep first visited by the UW in 2010, continues to surprise us - this year, multiple bubble streams were issuing from the pit and exposed methane hydrate was documented in the sides of the wall. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
A rattail fish (Grenadier) investigates two pressure sensors at 9500 ft water depth at the sedimented Slope Base site.
A rattail fish (Grenadier) investigates two pressure sensors at 9500 ft water depth at the sedimented Slope Base site. The one in the background has been equilibrating since 2017 on the seafloor. Venus fly-trap like anemones have colonized the cables that allow data to flow to shore in real-time, and a feeding sea star is on the dusty, 2014 sensor. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
A hag fish (purple) and rock fish (orange) are on white bacterial mats in the near Einsteins' Grotto. The hole in the upper right is formed when vigorous emission of methane-rich bubbles form plumes and blow out sediment. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
A hag fish (purple) and rock fish (orange) are on white bacterial mats in the near Einsteins' Grotto. The hole in the upper right is formed when vigorous emission of methane-rich bubbles form plumes and blow out sediment. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
A deep sea sole, surrounded by clam shells at Southern Hydrate Ridge (~ 800 m water depth). Credit. UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
A deep sea sole, surrounded by clam shells at Southern Hydrate Ridge (~ 800 m water depth). Credit. UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
An octopus at 9500 ft beneath the oceans' surface finds a home by the leg of one of the Cabled Array junction boxes at the Slope Base site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
An octopus at 9500 ft beneath the oceans' surface finds a home by the leg of one of the Cabled Array junction boxes at the Slope Base site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
A deep sea fish hangs out at Slope Base site at 2900 m water depth (~9500 ft). Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
A deep sea fish hangs out at Slope Base site at 2900 m water depth (~9500 ft). Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
Rachel experiences the fun of trying on a survival (gumby) suit for the first time onboard the R/V Revelle.
Rachel experiences the fun of trying on a survival (gumby) suit for the first time onboard the R/V Revelle.
Once again the Smokey Caverns (or Taverns as it is also known) has changed remarkably since we visited it with Jason last year. The area is significantly more rugged, marked by large hummocks. An eelpout, sole, clams and orange rock fish dot the landscape. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
Once again the Smokey Caverns (or Taverns as it is also known) has changed remarkably since we visited it with Jason last year. The area is significantly more rugged, marked by large hummocks. An eelpout, sole, clams and orange rock fish dot the landscape. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
A hagfish with mouth wide open slithers around the Southern Hydrate Ridge methane seep site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
A hagfish with mouth wide open slithers around the Southern Hydrate Ridge methane seep site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
An old Ocean Drilling Program hole serves as a nursery for hagfish and crabs at the summit of Southern Hydrate Ridge. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
An old Ocean Drilling Program hole serves as a nursery for hagfish and crabs at the summit of Southern Hydrate Ridge. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
Photomosaic by T. Manning showing many of the Cabled Array team members, VISIONS students, the R/V Revelle Captain Dave, and Jason team - "It is clear, the Cabled Array, like raising children, takes a village and is a labor of love for the many "villagers" on this expedition."
Photomosaic by T. Manning showing many of the Cabled Array team members, VISIONS students, the R/V Revelle Captain Dave, and Jason team - "It is clear, the Cabled Array, like raising children, takes a village and is a labor of love for the many "villagers" on this expedition."
A photo from the Jason van screen showing exposed methane hydrate at Einsteins's Grotto - the first time we have observed it there.
A photo from the Jason van screen showing exposed methane hydrate at Einsteins's Grotto - the first time we have observed it there.
Katie Gonzalez uses the high power "binoculars" on the bridge of the Revelle during the student tour. Credit. B.-Y. Lee, University of Washington, V18.
Katie Gonzalez uses the high power "binoculars" on the bridge of the Revelle during the student tour. Credit. B.-Y. Lee, University of Washington, V18.
Deb Kelley, Chief Scientist of the Cabled Array cruises, catches a brief bit of downtime in the sun onboard the R/V Revelle during the Legs 1-2 transition. Credit. T. Manning, University of Washington, V18.
Deb Kelley, Chief Scientist of the Cabled Array cruises, catches a brief bit of downtime in the sun onboard the R/V Revelle during the Legs 1-2 transition. Credit. T. Manning, University of Washington, V18.
The R/V Revelle leaves Newport to start Leg 2 of the NSF-OOI-UW Cabled Array VISIONS18 cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
The R/V Revelle leaves Newport to start Leg 2 of the NSF-OOI-UW Cabled Array VISIONS18 cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Amy Larsen, UW School of Oceanography undergraduate student, looks out towards the Pacific Ocean as the R/V Revelle transits out of Newport Oregon the first day of Leg 2 of the NSF-OO-UW Cabled Array cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Amy Larsen, UW School of Oceanography undergraduate student, looks out towards the Pacific Ocean as the R/V Revelle transits out of Newport Oregon the first day of Leg 2 of the NSF-OO-UW Cabled Array cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
UW School of Oceanography student, Brison Gray, demonstrates getting into a survival suit onboard the R/V Revelle, the first day of Leg 2 of the Cabled Array VISIONS18 expedition. Credit: M. Elend, UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
UW School of Oceanography student, Brison Gray, demonstrates getting into a survival suit onboard the R/V Revelle, the first day of Leg 2 of the Cabled Array VISIONS18 expedition. Credit: M. Elend, UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
During Leg 1 (RR1809) of the NSF-funded Cabled Array cruise, there were 10 student participants from the University of Washington. From Left to  Right: Deb Kelley (Chief Scientist and Instructor), Rachel Scott, Brittney Slucher, Eve Hudson, Katie Keil, Julie Nelson (Professor at Grays Harbor College and Scientist on the OOI cruise), Leroy Miller, Kaite Gonzalez, Bing-Yu Lee, and Terrie Manning. Not shown is Theresa Whorley and Brendan Philip. Credit: T. Whorley.
During Leg 1 (RR1809) of the NSF-funded Cabled Array cruise, there were 10 student participants from the University of Washington. From Left to  Right: Deb Kelley (Chief Scientist and Instructor), Rachel Scott, Brittney Slucher, Eve Hudson, Katie Keil, Julie Nelson (Professor at Grays Harbor College and Scientist on the OOI cruise), Leroy Miller, Kaite Gonzalez, Bing-Yu Lee, and Terrie Manning. Not shown is Theresa Whorley and Brendan Philip. Credit: T. Whorley.
Brittany Slucher, a UW VISIONS18 undergraduate student, samples fluids from 600 m water depth for follow-on analyses. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Brittany Slucher, a UW VISIONS18 undergraduate student, samples fluids from 600 m water depth for follow-on analyses. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Terrie Manning, a member of the VISIONS18 program, takes water samples collected from 2900 m at the Slope Base site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Terrie Manning, a member of the VISIONS18 program, takes water samples collected from 2900 m at the Slope Base site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
UW Oceanography undergraduate student takes water samples collected >9500 ft beneath the oceans surface on VISIONS18. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
UW Oceanography undergraduate student takes water samples collected >9500 ft beneath the oceans surface on VISIONS18. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
The UW-APL-built high definition camera lights up the 12-13 ft tall hot spring deposit called Mushroom, nearly 5000 ft beneath the oceans surface at the summit of Axial Seamount. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI,V18.
The UW-APL-built high definition camera lights up the 12-13 ft tall hot spring deposit called Mushroom, nearly 5000 ft beneath the oceans surface at the summit of Axial Seamount. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI,V18.
On July 4, the Regional Cabled Array high definition camera, built by the UW, was reinstalled at the actively venting chimney 'Mushroom' in the ASHES hydrothermal field on Axial Seamount. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
On July 4, the Regional Cabled Array high definition camera, built by the UW, was reinstalled at the actively venting chimney 'Mushroom' in the ASHES hydrothermal field on Axial Seamount. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
Bing Yu Lee, University of Washington ESS undergraduate student, learns to take fluid samples collected with the CTD Niskin bottles. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Bing Yu Lee, University of Washington ESS undergraduate student, learns to take fluid samples collected with the CTD Niskin bottles. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
A temperature probe is embedded in the anhydrite-rich (CaSO4) chimney called Virgin mound in the ASHES hydrothermal field. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V18
A temperature probe is embedded in the anhydrite-rich (CaSO4) chimney called Virgin mound in the ASHES hydrothermal field. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V18
The orifice at the base of the hydrothermal chimney called Mushroom is marked by a strong jet of high temperature hydrothermal fluid. Sulfide worms, scale worms and limpets are bathed in a mixture of the high temperature fluid and seawater. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
The orifice at the base of the hydrothermal chimney called Mushroom is marked by a strong jet of high temperature hydrothermal fluid. Sulfide worms, scale worms and limpets are bathed in a mixture of the high temperature fluid and seawater. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
A CTD is deployed off the R/V Revelle at the Axial Base site. Here, water depth is 2600 m (8858 ft). Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
A CTD is deployed off the R/V Revelle at the Axial Base site. Here, water depth is 2600 m (8858 ft). Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Riah Buchanan, DXARTS Ph.D student at the University of Washington, learns how to process water samples onboard the R/V Revelle from taken >600 ft beneath the oceans'surface. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Riah Buchanan, DXARTS Ph.D student at the University of Washington, learns how to process water samples onboard the R/V Revelle from taken >600 ft beneath the oceans'surface. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Views from the deck of the R/V Roger Revelle never disappoints. Credit: Riah Buchanan, University of Washington, V18.
Views from the deck of the R/V Roger Revelle never disappoints. Credit: Riah Buchanan, University of Washington, V18.
A flow meter for hydrothermal vents is deployed at the small Diva chimney, held in the arm of Jason. Here, fluids are issuing the anhydrite-rich structure at ~ 290°C. The flow meter was designed by Leonid Germanovich, Clemson University. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
A flow meter for hydrothermal vents is deployed at the small Diva chimney, held in the arm of Jason. Here, fluids are issuing the anhydrite-rich structure at ~ 290°C. The flow meter was designed by Leonid Germanovich, Clemson University. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
Every year when we are diving in the International District Hydrothermal Field, very large fish, ~ 4 feet! in length come to investigate what we are doing. They swim slowly in the 2.4°C waters. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
Every year when we are diving in the International District Hydrothermal Field, very large fish, ~ 4 feet! in length come to investigate what we are doing. They swim slowly in the 2.4°C waters. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
Organisms colonize the outer walls of the 16 m-tall hydrothermal edifice called El Guapo. The community structure changes with height above seafloor. Here, limpets, red scale worms and blue protists (ciliates) colonize the outer sulfide walls of the structure. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
Organisms colonize the outer walls of the 16 m-tall hydrothermal edifice called El Guapo. The community structure changes with height above seafloor. Here, limpets, red scale worms and blue protists (ciliates) colonize the outer sulfide walls of the structure. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
Tubeworms, sulfide worms and scale worms colonize the summit of El Guapo chimney, which vents 350°C boiling fluids. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
Tubeworms, sulfide worms and scale worms colonize the summit of El Guapo chimney, which vents 350°C boiling fluids. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
Near the summit of the ~16 m-tall El Guapo chimney, sulfide worms, and tubeworms colonize the younger part of the new sulfide growth. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
Near the summit of the ~16 m-tall El Guapo chimney, sulfide worms, and tubeworms colonize the younger part of the new sulfide growth. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
A rattail fish, 1500 m water depth, investigates the ROV Jason looking at a small chimney complex by the 16 m-tall chimney called El Guapo. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
A rattail fish, 1500 m water depth, investigates the ROV Jason looking at a small chimney complex by the 16 m-tall chimney called El Guapo. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
The summit of the 9 meter chimney in the International District Hydrothermal Field is covered in a beautiful tubeworm bush, limpets, and blue ciliates. It now hosts two chimlets venting high-temperature clear fluids. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
The summit of the 9 meter chimney in the International District Hydrothermal Field is covered in a beautiful tubeworm bush, limpets, and blue ciliates. It now hosts two chimlets venting high-temperature clear fluids. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
Katie Bigham, an ex UW School of Oceanography undergraduate student who now is part of the Cabled Array team, leads the 8 hour dive in the International District Hydrothermal Field. Also shown is UW Oceanography undergraduate student Brison Grey documenting the dive at the left logging station. Julie Nelson (right), a Professor at Grays Harbor College, collects 4K video. Credit: Bing Yu Lee, University of Washington, V18.
Katie Bigham, an ex UW School of Oceanography undergraduate student who now is part of the Cabled Array team, leads the 8 hour dive in the International District Hydrothermal Field. Also shown is UW Oceanography undergraduate student Brison Grey documenting the dive at the left logging station. Julie Nelson (right), a Professor at Grays Harbor College, collects 4K video. Credit: Bing Yu Lee, University of Washington, V18.
UW undergraduate student A. Larsen, caps a container of deep ocean water that will be measured onshore for its dissolved inorganic carbon concentration. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
UW undergraduate student A. Larsen, caps a container of deep ocean water that will be measured onshore for its dissolved inorganic carbon concentration. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
UW Oceanographer Mitch Elend (L) and Co-Chief Scientist Orest Kawka remove samples of hot spring fluids collected 2017-2018 in the remote access fluid sampler that was capturing fluids from the Tiny Towers diffuse flow site in the International District Hydrothermal Field at the summit of Axial Seamount. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18.
UW Oceanographer Mitch Elend (L) and Co-Chief Scientist Orest Kawka remove samples of hot spring fluids collected 2017-2018 in the remote access fluid sampler that was capturing fluids from the Tiny Towers diffuse flow site in the International District Hydrothermal Field at the summit of Axial Seamount. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18.
Inside the Jason control van onboard the R/V Revelle, scientists and UW undergraduate students watch as the vehicle prepares to measure the jets of superheated water issuing from the hot spring chimney 'Inferno' (>290°C) nearly one mile beneath the oceans' surface at the summit of Axial Seamount. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Inside the Jason control van onboard the R/V Revelle, scientists and UW undergraduate students watch as the vehicle prepares to measure the jets of superheated water issuing from the hot spring chimney 'Inferno' (>290°C) nearly one mile beneath the oceans' surface at the summit of Axial Seamount. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
APL engineer James Tilley handles a line to latch a thermistor array under Jason to measure ocean temperatures ~ 1 mile beneath the oceans' surface. Josh Manger, lead Marine Tech onboard the R/V Revelle, directs operations. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
APL engineer James Tilley handles a line to latch a thermistor array under Jason to measure ocean temperatures ~ 1 mile beneath the oceans' surface. Josh Manger, lead Marine Tech onboard the R/V Revelle, directs operations. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Josh Manger, lead of the marine support group onboard the R/V Revelle, oversees launching of a winched shallow profiler assembly to be installed on a UW-NSF-OOI Cabled Array Shallow Profiler Mooring. Credit. M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Josh Manger, lead of the marine support group onboard the R/V Revelle, oversees launching of a winched shallow profiler assembly to be installed on a UW-NSF-OOI Cabled Array Shallow Profiler Mooring. Credit. M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
The sun sets on the waters above Axial Seamount during the last night of operations at this site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
The sun sets on the waters above Axial Seamount during the last night of operations at this site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
University of Washington students and mentors gather in front of the ROV Jason near the end of the Leg 2 UW VISIONS program. Front, left to right: Erik Friedrickson [School of Oceanography (SoO) graduate student], Bing-Yu Lee (SoO and Earth and Space Sciences), Riah Buchanan (Digital Arts and Experimental Media graduate student), Katie Bigham (Cabled Array team, mentor). Back left to right: Brison Grey (SoO undergrad), Julie Nelson (Grays Harbor College professor, mentor), Amy Larsen (SoO undergrad), Katie Gonzalez (SoO undergrad), Deb Kelley (Instructor), Eve Hudson (SoO undergrad). Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
University of Washington students and mentors gather in front of the ROV Jason near the end of the Leg 2 UW VISIONS program. Front, left to right: Erik Friedrickson [School of Oceanography (SoO) graduate student], Bing-Yu Lee (SoO and Earth and Space Sciences), Riah Buchanan (Digital Arts and Experimental Media graduate student), Katie Bigham (Cabled Array team, mentor). Back left to right: Brison Grey (SoO undergrad), Julie Nelson (Grays Harbor College professor, mentor), Amy Larsen (SoO undergrad), Katie Gonzalez (SoO undergrad), Deb Kelley (Instructor), Eve Hudson (SoO undergrad). Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Captain Dave onbard the R/V Revelle, recovers a float with a bunch of gooseneck barnacles to prevent possible entanglement. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18.
Captain Dave onbard the R/V Revelle, recovers a float with a bunch of gooseneck barnacles to prevent possible entanglement. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18.
During the off and on pace of the cruise, its good to find calming tasks such as the long-time tradition of making bracelets and knot tying. Credit: A. Larsen, University of Washington, V18.
During the off and on pace of the cruise, its good to find calming tasks such as the long-time tradition of making bracelets and knot tying. Credit: A. Larsen, University of Washington, V18.
A float with a dense growth of gooseneck barnacles was recovered onto the R/V Revelle to prevent possible entanglement. Credit: A. Larsen, University of Washington, V18.
A float with a dense growth of gooseneck barnacles was recovered onto the R/V Revelle to prevent possible entanglement. Credit: A. Larsen, University of Washington, V18.
A 'frozen' lava lake is captured by the cameras on the ROV Jason at the summit of Axial Seamount. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
A 'frozen' lava lake is captured by the cameras on the ROV Jason at the summit of Axial Seamount. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
Undergraduate Katie Gonzalez helps the ship crew scrub the flying bridge. Credit: E. Hudson, University of Washington, V18
Undergraduate Katie Gonzalez helps the ship crew scrub the flying bridge. Credit: E. Hudson, University of Washington, V18
APL engineer Trina Litchendorf secures a float during the deployment of the Shallow Profiler Mooring at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: University of Washington, V18.
APL engineer Trina Litchendorf secures a float during the deployment of the Shallow Profiler Mooring at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: University of Washington, V18.
Spencer Nelson secures hosing to the EOM cage on deck. Credit: University of Washington, V18.
Spencer Nelson secures hosing to the EOM cage on deck. Credit: University of Washington, V18.
Students holding football floats
University of Washington undergraduates Ashley Lobao (left), Leland Wood (right), and Queens College undergraduate Emilio Tensin (middle) prep football floats to be deployed on the Shallow Profiler Mooring legs at Oregon Offshore. Credit: S. Nelson, University of Washington, V18.
University of Washington undergraduate Ashley Lobao runs the A-Frame on the Roger Revelle while APL engineer Dana Manalang supervises. In the background is the 200 m platform before being deployed at the Oregon Offshore Site. Credit: Spencer Nelson, University of Washington, V18.
University of Washington undergraduate Ashley Lobao runs the A-Frame on the Roger Revelle while APL engineer Dana Manalang supervises. In the background is the 200 m platform before being deployed at the Oregon Offshore Site. Credit: Spencer Nelson, University of Washington, V18.
The first look at the Shallow Profiler Mooring after a successful deployment at Oregon Offshore. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
The first look at the Shallow Profiler Mooring after a successful deployment at Oregon Offshore. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
During Leg 3 of VISIONS18 there were eight student participants. Front, left to right: Julie Nelson (Grays Harbor College, professor), Eve Hudson (University of Washington, undergraduate), Ashley Lobao (University of Washington, undergraduate), Elizabeth Pesar (Queens College CUNY, undergraduate), Katie Gonzalez (University of Washington, undergraduate), Spencer Nelson (University of Washington Bothell, undergraduate). Back, left to right: Mathew Munson (University of Washington Bothell, undergraduate), Leland Wood (University of Washington, undergraduate), Emilio Tensin (Queens College CUNY, undergraduate), Katie Bigham (Cabled Array, team member). Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
During Leg 3 of VISIONS18 there were eight student participants. Front, left to right: Julie Nelson (Grays Harbor College, professor), Eve Hudson (University of Washington, undergraduate), Ashley Lobao (University of Washington, undergraduate), Elizabeth Pesar (Queens College CUNY, undergraduate), Katie Gonzalez (University of Washington, undergraduate), Spencer Nelson (University of Washington Bothell, undergraduate). Back, left to right: Mathew Munson (University of Washington Bothell, undergraduate), Leland Wood (University of Washington, undergraduate), Emilio Tensin (Queens College CUNY, undergraduate), Katie Bigham (Cabled Array, team member). Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
APL post-doc Wu-Jung Lee and Cable Array team member Katie Bigham prep a Tucker trawl net with help from SIO Res Tech Josh Manager. The net was used to collect plankton samples at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: J. Durant, University of Washington, V18.
APL post-doc Wu-Jung Lee and Cable Array team member Katie Bigham prep a Tucker trawl net with help from SIO Res Tech Josh Manager. The net was used to collect plankton samples at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: J. Durant, University of Washington, V18.
Recent University of Washington graduate Yash Meghare inspects the animals that had made the recovered top float of the Oregon Offshore Deep Profiler Mooring their home. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18.
Recent University of Washington graduate Yash Meghare inspects the animals that had made the recovered top float of the Oregon Offshore Deep Profiler Mooring their home. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18.
APL Engineers Mike Kenny, Chris Siani, and Chris Harding keep tension on the Deep Profiler cable at the Oregon Offshore site while it is wound on the winch during recovery. Credit: Y. Meghare, University of Washington, V18.
APL Engineers Mike Kenny, Chris Siani, and Chris Harding keep tension on the Deep Profiler cable at the Oregon Offshore site while it is wound on the winch during recovery. Credit: Y. Meghare, University of Washington, V18.
UW undergraduate Katie Gonzalez secures a line during the deep profiler deployment at Slope Base. Credit: Y. Meghare, Univeristy of Washington, V18.
UW undergraduate Katie Gonzalez secures a line during the deep profiler deployment at Slope Base. Credit: Y. Meghare, Univeristy of Washington, V18.
APL post-doc Wu-Jung Lee and Res Tech Josh Manager send the Tucker Trawl net over the side. Credit: E. Hudson, Univeristy of Washington, V18.
APL post-doc Wu-Jung Lee and Res Tech Josh Manager send the Tucker Trawl net over the side. Credit: E. Hudson, Univeristy of Washington, V18.
California State University undergraduate Evan Davis sits his shift as a logger in the Jason van. Credit: E. Hudson, University of Washington, V18.
California State University undergraduate Evan Davis sits his shift as a logger in the Jason van. Credit: E. Hudson, University of Washington, V18.
California State University undergraduate Evan Davis shows off the mud he cleaned off the top of the Slope Base deep profiler. Credit: K. Bigham, University of Washington, V18.
California State University undergraduate Evan Davis shows off the mud he cleaned off the top of the Slope Base deep profiler. Credit: K. Bigham, University of Washington, V18.
Queens College undergrad Emilio Tesin helps APL Engineer Mark Harding move the EOM cage during prep in Newport. Image Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Queens College undergrad Emilio Tesin helps APL Engineer Mark Harding move the EOM cage during prep in Newport. Image Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V18.
JASON prepares to attach a recovery line to the top float on the Deep Profiler Mooring at the Oregon Offshore site during dive J2-1084. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
JASON prepares to attach a recovery line to the top float on the Deep Profiler Mooring at the Oregon Offshore site during dive J2-1084. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
Nicolas C. Michel-Hart (APL Principal Engineer) attaches a "Yale" cable grip to the Offshore Deep Profiler Mooring cable for recovery. Tim M. McGinnis (APL Sr. Principal Engineer) and Trina M. Litchendorf (APL Oceanographer IV) assist. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Nicolas C. Michel-Hart (APL Principal Engineer) attaches a "Yale" cable grip to the Offshore Deep Profiler Mooring cable for recovery. Tim M. McGinnis (APL Sr. Principal Engineer) and Trina M. Litchendorf (APL Oceanographer IV) assist. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
The docking station for the Deep Profiler at Oregon Offshore (600 m) site is deployed by the UW-APL Ocean Engineering Team. Credit: J. Durant, University of Washington, V18.
The docking station for the Deep Profiler at Oregon Offshore (600 m) site is deployed by the UW-APL Ocean Engineering Team. Credit: J. Durant, University of Washington, V18.
The wire crawler of the Deep Profiler at the Oregon Offshore (600 m) Site is deployed by the UW-APL Ocean Engineering Team. Credit: J. Durant, University of Washington, V18.
The wire crawler of the Deep Profiler at the Oregon Offshore (600 m) Site is deployed by the UW-APL Ocean Engineering Team. Credit: J. Durant, University of Washington, V18.
Six students and a professor sitting by the starboard rail of the ship wearing hardhats
The Leg 4 VISONS18 participants get geared up for an exciting two weeks on the R/V Revelle. Front, left to right: Eve Hudson (University of Washington, undergraduate), Katie Gonzalez (University of Washington, undergraduate). Back, left to right: Romina Centurion, Evan Davis (California State University Chico, undergraduate), Jasmine Durant (Grays Harbor College, recent graduate), Julie Nelson (Grays Harbor College, professor), Yash Meghare (University of Washington, recent graduate).
California State University undergraduate Evan Davis samples oxygen from the CTD rosette taken at Slope Base. Credit: J. Nelson, University of Washington, V18.
California State University undergraduate Evan Davis samples oxygen from the CTD rosette taken at Slope Base. Credit: J. Nelson, University of Washington, V18.
Jason on the surface at the begining of dive J2-1086 at Slope Base. Credit: Y. Meghare, Univeristy of Washington, V18.
Jason on the surface at the begining of dive J2-1086 at Slope Base. Credit: Y. Meghare, Univeristy of Washington, V18.
A view from the logger station inside the Jason control van during dive J2-1086. Credit: R. Cennturion, University of Washington, V18.
A view from the logger station inside the Jason control van during dive J2-1086. Credit: R. Cennturion, University of Washington, V18.
APL engineer Nic Hart next to the deep profiler loaded onto Jason.  Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
APL engineer Nic Hart next to the deep profiler loaded onto Jason.  Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Romina Cennturion titrating oxygen samples on board the RV Revelle.  Credit: Julie Nelson, University of Washington, VISIONS18
Romina Cennturion titrating oxygen samples on board the RV Revelle.  Credit: Julie Nelson, University of Washington, VISIONS18
University of Washington students Katie Gonzalez and Eve Hudson sample the CTD Rosette.  Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
University of Washington students Katie Gonzalez and Eve Hudson sample the CTD Rosette.  Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Deploying the CTD Rosette.  Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
Deploying the CTD Rosette.  Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18.
The newly deployed deep profiler at Axial Base during dive J2-1091. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
The newly deployed deep profiler at Axial Base during dive J2-1091. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
University of Washington undergraduate Eve Hudson practices getting into her immersion suit. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18
University of Washington undergraduate Eve Hudson practices getting into her immersion suit. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V18
UW undergrad Katie Gonzalez fixes samples from the Tucker net tows. Credit:  Y. Meghare, University 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
APL engineer Chris Siani tests an escape hatch during a safety drill. Credit: K. Gonzalez, University of Washington, V18
UW undergraduates Katie Gonzalez, Bing Yu Lee, and Eve Hudson fill cylinders on the RAS-PPS to prepare it for transport. Credit:  M. Elend, University of Washington, V18
UW undergraduates Katie Gonzalez, Bing Yu Lee, and Eve Hudson fill cylinders on the RAS-PPS to prepare it for transport. Credit:  M. Elend, University of Washington, V18
Tubeworms, limpets, and other life thrive on the hydrothermal vent Inferno surveyed during dive J2-1092. 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.
Rob Fatland hanging out with Jason on the deck of the R/V Roger Revelle. Credit: M. Elend, 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.
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.
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.
The undervator as found on the sea floor.  Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V18.
The Cabled Observatory Vent Imaging Sonar (COVIS) uses sonar to measure the heat from hydrothermal vents.
The Cabled Observatory Vent Imaging Sonar (COVIS) uses sonar to measure the heat from hydrothermal vents.
The COVIS instrument is positioned on the seafloor to measure heat output from both chimneys (Mushroom) and diffuse hydrothermal fluids on the seafloor.
The COVIS instrument is positioned on the seafloor to measure heat output from both chimneys (Mushroom) and diffuse hydrothermal fluids on the seafloor.
A diagram of the COVIS instrument indicating its major components.
A diagram of the COVIS instrument indicating its major components.