VISIONS 21 Images

The CTD/Niskin rosette being recovered after cast to 200 meters at Axial Base. Credit: Z. Nachod, University of Washington, V21
The CTD/Niskin rosette being recovered after cast to 200 meters at Axial Base. Credit: Z. Nachod, University of Washington, V21
A view from the bow of the R/V Thompson. J. Winter, University of Washington, V21.
A view from the bow of the R/V Thompson. J. Winter, University of Washington, V21.
Genevieve and Anabel smile for a quick photo while exploring the back deck in the sun. Credit: J. Willson, University of Washington, V21.
Genevieve and Anabel smile for a quick photo while exploring the back deck in the sun. Credit: J. Willson, University of Washington, V21.
Wetmate connectors that connect extension cables to the junction boxes. A. Baker, University of Washington, V21.
Wetmate connectors that connect extension cables to the junction boxes. A. Baker, University of Washington, V21.
Screens in the control van capture Jason working with extension cables on a junction box at 2600 m at Axial Base. A. Baker, University of Washington, V21.
Screens in the control van capture Jason working with extension cables on a junction box at 2600 m at Axial Base. A. Baker, University of Washington, V21.
Jason returns to the Thompson with the recovered LV03A junction box from 2600 m at the base of Axial Seamount. Credit: Z. Nachod, university of Washington, V21.
Jason returns to the Thompson with the recovered LV03A junction box from 2600 m at the base of Axial Seamount. Credit: Z. Nachod, university of Washington, V21.
The wall of screens inside the Jason control van is where the pilot, navigator and hotseat are, while the logger and camera positions are behind them. Credit: Z. Nachod, University of Washington.
The wall of screens inside the Jason control van is where the pilot, navigator and hotseat are, while the logger and camera positions are behind them. Credit: Z. Nachod, University of Washington.
This is me sampling ocean water through from the CTD cast, which includes getting the water into the flask and adding chemicals for analysis. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
This is me sampling ocean water through from the CTD cast, which includes getting the water into the flask and adding chemicals for analysis. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
The bridge onboard the thompson showing the windows and technologies that the Captain uses to operate the ship. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
The bridge onboard the thompson showing the windows and technologies that the Captain uses to operate the ship. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
A Flytrap Anemone clings to the Sea Cube biological experiment that was deployed on the sea floor in 2020. Credit: J. Willson, University of Washington, V21.
A Flytrap Anemone clings to the Sea Cube biological experiment that was deployed on the sea floor in 2020. Credit: J. Willson, University of Washington, V21.
The rosette containing Niskin bottles (gray) and the CTD (underneath bottles). J. Winter- University of Washington, V21.
The rosette containing Niskin bottles (gray) and the CTD (underneath bottles). J. Winter- University of Washington, V21.
The logging station for controlling Jason's imaging and video system. A biological experiment (center) was recovered from Axial Base that was deployed last year. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
The logging station for controlling Jason's imaging and video system. A biological experiment (center) was recovered from Axial Base that was deployed last year. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
Myriad screens in the Jason control van are used to monitor and conduct operations with the ROV at Axial Base (2600 m). Credit: A. Baker, University of Washington, V21.
Myriad screens in the Jason control van are used to monitor and conduct operations with the ROV at Axial Base (2600 m). Credit: A. Baker, University of Washington, V21.
A beautiful storm petrel briefly joined the ship on Leg 1 of VISIONS'21. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
A beautiful storm petrel briefly joined the ship on Leg 1 of VISIONS'21. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
The station in the Jason van where I learned how to do the Jason logging tasks. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
The station in the Jason van where I learned how to do the Jason logging tasks. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
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The ROV Jason raises the bale on the platform interface assembly for recovery. Jason will latch into the top of the bale, secured beneath its underbelly. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.
The ROV Jason raises the bale on the platform interface assembly for recovery. Jason will latch into the top of the bale, secured beneath its underbelly. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.
Beautiful chains of salps swim around the top of the Shallow Profiler Mooring at Axial Base. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.
Beautiful chains of salps swim around the top of the Shallow Profiler Mooring at Axial Base. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.
The Shallow Profiler Mooring platform, hosting the instrumented Platform Interface Assembly (left) and winched science pod (right) - both have been in the water since last year. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.
The Shallow Profiler Mooring platform, hosting the instrumented Platform Interface Assembly (left) and winched science pod (right) - both have been in the water since last year. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.
A science pod is latched beneath Jason for deployment on the Shallow Profiler Mooring at Axial Base. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
A science pod is latched beneath Jason for deployment on the Shallow Profiler Mooring at Axial Base. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
The science pod, for the Shallow Profiler Mooring at Axial Base, is latched beneath Jason for installation on the 200 m deep platform. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
The science pod, for the Shallow Profiler Mooring at Axial Base, is latched beneath Jason for installation on the 200 m deep platform. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
The first CTD cast goes over the side of the Thompson on Leg 1 of the RCA expedition. Credit: J. Willson, University of Washington, V21.
The first CTD cast goes over the side of the Thompson on Leg 1 of the RCA expedition. Credit: J. Willson, University of Washington, V21.
A swarm of beautiful salp aggregates swim around the Shallow Profiler Mooring at Axial Base at a water depth of ~ 600 ft. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.
A swarm of beautiful salp aggregates swim around the Shallow Profiler Mooring at Axial Base at a water depth of ~ 600 ft. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.
A look inside the Jason operation van during the first dive taken at 2147 as the vehicle worked at the Axial Base Shallow Profiler Mooring. Credit: J. Willson, University of Washington, V21.
A look inside the Jason operation van during the first dive taken at 2147 as the vehicle worked at the Axial Base Shallow Profiler Mooring. Credit: J. Willson, University of Washington, V21.
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A beautiful sunrise greets the students onboard the R/V Thompson as she steams towards Axial Base. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21
A beautiful sunrise greets the students onboard the R/V Thompson as she steams towards Axial Base. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21
UW undergraduate Connor Fink, onboard the R/V Thompson as she sails out of Seattle for Leg 1 of the RCA 2021 Expedition. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
UW undergraduate Connor Fink, onboard the R/V Thompson as she sails out of Seattle for Leg 1 of the RCA 2021 Expedition. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
The inside of the wet lab on the R/V Thompson where CTD samples are brought. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
The inside of the wet lab on the R/V Thompson where CTD samples are brought. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
The CTD rossette awaits its deployment into the Pacific. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
The CTD rossette awaits its deployment into the Pacific. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
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M. Elend, V21.
A beautiful night onboard the Thomas G. Thompson as she departs at the start of Leg 1. Credit. J. Winter, University of Washington, V21.
A beautiful night onboard the Thomas G. Thompson as she departs at the start of Leg 1. Credit. J. Winter, University of Washington, V21.
A pirate ship greets the R/V Thompson off of Gas Works Park. Credit: J. Winter, University of Washington, V21.
A pirate ship greets the R/V Thompson off of Gas Works Park. Credit: J. Winter, University of Washington, V21.
A series of 24 Niskin bottles allow sampling of ocean water at depth: Credit: A. Baker, Oregon State University, V21.
A series of 24 Niskin bottles allow sampling of ocean water at depth: Credit: A. Baker, Oregon State University, V21.
The sun rises off the fantail of the R/V Thompson. Credit: A. Baker, Oregon State University, V21.
The sun rises off the fantail of the R/V Thompson. Credit: A. Baker, Oregon State University, V21.
Z. Nachod, V21.
Z. Nachod, V21.
The R/V Thompson at the Ballard Locks, waiting to go into the sound. Credit: Z. Nachod, University of Washington, V21.
The R/V Thompson at the Ballard Locks, waiting to go into the sound. Credit: Z. Nachod, University of Washington, V21.
Anabel Baker takes water samples from the Axial Base site for follow-on instrument verification. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
Anabel Baker takes water samples from the Axial Base site for follow-on instrument verification. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
The titrator to determine oxygen concentrations in seawater, which involves numerous steps. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
The titrator to determine oxygen concentrations in seawater, which involves numerous steps. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
UW School of Oceanography undergraduate Zach Nachod dons an emergency survival suite in preparation for heading out to Axial Seamount during Leg 1 of the RCA VISIONS21 expedition. Credit: Z. Nachod, University of Washington, V21.
UW School of Oceanography undergraduate Zach Nachod dons an emergency survival suite in preparation for heading out to Axial Seamount during Leg 1 of the RCA VISIONS21 expedition. Credit: Z. Nachod, University of Washington, V21.
Undergraduates practice donning emergency survival suits in preparation for departure of Leg 1 of the RCA expedition.
Undergraduates practice donning emergency survival suits in preparation for departure of Leg 1 of the RCA expedition.
Jason at the start of the launch for the first dive of the RCA 2021 expedition. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
Jason at the start of the launch for the first dive of the RCA 2021 expedition. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington.
A styrofoam cup and cat head soon to be "squished". Credit: Z. Nachod, University of Washington, V21.
A styrofoam cup and cat head soon to be "squished". Credit: Z. Nachod, University of Washington, V21.
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The Thompson is met by a beautiful sunset as it heads out of the Ballard Locks to begin Leg 1 of the RCA VISIONS'21 expedition. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington V21.
The Thompson is met by a beautiful sunset as it heads out of the Ballard Locks to begin Leg 1 of the RCA VISIONS'21 expedition. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington V21.
The beautiful Seattle waterfront at the beginning of Leg 1, as seen from the R/V Thompson. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
The beautiful Seattle waterfront at the beginning of Leg 1, as seen from the R/V Thompson. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
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The Seattle waterfront as the Thompson begins Leg 1 of the Regional Cabled Array expedition. Credit. A. Baker, University of Washington, V21.
The Seattle waterfront as the Thompson begins Leg 1 of the Regional Cabled Array expedition. Credit. A. Baker, University of Washington, V21.
Sunset on the Olympic Mountain's as the R/V Thompson begins its transit out to sea. Credit. A. Baker, University of Washington, V21.
Sunset on the Olympic Mountain's as the R/V Thompson begins its transit out to sea. Credit. A. Baker, University of Washington, V21.
A soon-to-be squished cup. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
A soon-to-be squished cup. Credit: C. Fink, University of Washington, V21.
A beautiful night to sail up the Salish Sea on the R/V Thompson at the start of Leg 1 for the RCA 2021 expedition. Credit: J. Winter, University of Washington, V21.
A beautiful night to sail up the Salish Sea on the R/V Thompson at the start of Leg 1 for the RCA 2021 expedition. Credit: J. Winter, University of Washington, V21.
The fantail of the R/V Thompson is loaded with instrumentation to be deployed on Leg 1 of the RCA 2021 expedition as the ship heads south the ship canal to the Ballard Locks. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
The fantail of the R/V Thompson is loaded with instrumentation to be deployed on Leg 1 of the RCA 2021 expedition as the ship heads south the ship canal to the Ballard Locks. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
A beautiful night as the Thompson awaits entry into the Salish Sea. Credit: Z. Nachod, University of Washington, V21.
A beautiful night as the Thompson awaits entry into the Salish Sea. Credit: Z. Nachod, University of Washington, V21.
The first CTD cast is conducted on the R/V Thompson for the RCA 2021 expedition. Credit: A. Baker, University of Oregon, V21.
The first CTD cast is conducted on the R/V Thompson for the RCA 2021 expedition. Credit: A. Baker, University of Oregon, V21.
UW undergraduate student, Andrew Paley, preps the CTD rosette for another water cast onboard the R/V Thompson. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
UW undergraduate student, Andrew Paley, preps the CTD rosette for another water cast onboard the R/V Thompson. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Jenn Willson, a UW undergraduate student majoring in Atmospheric Sciences and Oceanography, prepares the CTD rosette for another water cast onboard the R/V Thompson during the RCA VISIONS'21 expedition. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Jenn Willson, a UW undergraduate student majoring in Atmospheric Sciences and Oceanography, prepares the CTD rosette for another water cast onboard the R/V Thompson during the RCA VISIONS'21 expedition. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
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A rockfish rests on the top of Primary Node PN1B. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.
A rockfish rests on the top of Primary Node PN1B. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.
A good luck lizard hanging out on the LV03A junction box that was installed in 2014, and recovered this cruise: Credit:R. Scott, University of Washington, V21
A good luck lizard hanging out on the LV03A junction box that was installed in 2014, and recovered this cruise: Credit:R. Scott, University of Washington, V21
Anabel Baker, Jordan Winter, and Connor Fink inside the Jason control van during Leg 1 of the 2021 RCA cruise. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21,
Anabel Baker, Jordan Winter, and Connor Fink inside the Jason control van during Leg 1 of the 2021 RCA cruise. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21,
It does not take long for the crabs to come out of hiding after Jason work at Primary Node PN1B. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.
It does not take long for the crabs to come out of hiding after Jason work at Primary Node PN1B. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.
UW undergraduates Jenn Willson, Andrew Paley, and Genevieve Kent prepare the CTD rosette for another water cast during the RCA VISIONS'21 expedition. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
UW undergraduates Jenn Willson, Andrew Paley, and Genevieve Kent prepare the CTD rosette for another water cast during the RCA VISIONS'21 expedition. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Lead Engineer James Tilley, and UW undergraduate students Genevieve Kent, Jenn Willson, and Andrew Paley celebrate success in cleaning a junction box that had been on the seafloor for 7 years. Credit:R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Lead Engineer James Tilley, and UW undergraduate students Genevieve Kent, Jenn Willson, and Andrew Paley celebrate success in cleaning a junction box that had been on the seafloor for 7 years. Credit:R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
UW School o Oceanography undergraduate student samples ocean water from the CTD Niskin bottles for follow-on analyses. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
UW School o Oceanography undergraduate student samples ocean water from the CTD Niskin bottles for follow-on analyses. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Connor Fink, Anabel Baker, and Jenn Willson inside the Jason control van. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Connor Fink, Anabel Baker, and Jenn Willson inside the Jason control van. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
The doors on Primary Node PN1B are open and the crabs do not appreciate the presence of the ROV Jason. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.
The doors on Primary Node PN1B are open and the crabs do not appreciate the presence of the ROV Jason. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.
A recovery bridle is attached to the top or Primary Node PN1B. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.
A recovery bridle is attached to the top or Primary Node PN1B. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.
The R/V Thompson exits the Ballard Locks into the Salish Sea on its ~ 1.5 day transit to Axial Seamount. Credit: M. Vardaro, University of Washington; V21.
The R/V Thompson exits the Ballard Locks into the Salish Sea on its ~ 1.5 day transit to Axial Seamount. Credit: M. Vardaro, University of Washington; V21.
Anemones sitting on top of the profiler are surrounded by feather stars. Credit: J. Wilson, University of Washington, V21.
Anemones sitting on top of the profiler are surrounded by feather stars. Credit: J. Wilson, University of Washington, V21.
Me taking an oxygen sample from a Niskin bottle. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
Me taking an oxygen sample from a Niskin bottle. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
Genevieve, working with Jordan and Andrew to clean a junction box that had been on the seafloor since 2014. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Genevieve, working with Jordan and Andrew to clean a junction box that had been on the seafloor since 2014. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
The weird fish (Genioliparis ferox) explores inside the MJ01A junction box at 2900 m. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.
The weird fish (Genioliparis ferox) explores inside the MJ01A junction box at 2900 m. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.
The "weird fish" [Genioliparis ferox (Stein)] swims in front of the MJ01A junction box at Slope Base (2900 m). Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.
The "weird fish" [Genioliparis ferox (Stein)] swims in front of the MJ01A junction box at Slope Base (2900 m). Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.
A scate investigates Jason as it takes a push core at 2900 m water depth at Slope Base. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.
A scate investigates Jason as it takes a push core at 2900 m water depth at Slope Base. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.
The weird fish (Genioliparis ferox) first imaged in 2014 by ROPOS at the Slope Base site (2900 m) visits us again with the ROV Jason. It was first described in 1978 off Oregon(884 m) 2 from a single specimen and never seen afterwards. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.
The weird fish (Genioliparis ferox) first imaged in 2014 by ROPOS at the Slope Base site (2900 m) visits us again with the ROV Jason. It was first described in 1978 off Oregon(884 m) 2 from a single specimen and never seen afterwards. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.
The ROV Jason takes a push core at 2900 m water depth at the Slope Base site. A scate investigates the operation. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.
The ROV Jason takes a push core at 2900 m water depth at the Slope Base site. A scate investigates the operation. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.
The refurbished medium power junction box, installed at Slope Base in 2021. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.
The refurbished medium power junction box, installed at Slope Base in 2021. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.
Pom Pom anemone at 2900 m water depth, Slope Base site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.
Pom Pom anemone at 2900 m water depth, Slope Base site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.
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A squat lobster and venus flytraps cover a tripod at 2900 m at the Slope Base site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.
A squat lobster and venus flytraps cover a tripod at 2900 m at the Slope Base site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI, V21.
The result of a Styrofoam cup being sent down to 2600 meters. J. Winter, University of Washington, V21.
The result of a Styrofoam cup being sent down to 2600 meters. J. Winter, University of Washington, V21.
Anabel Baker and Connor Fink at the Jason logging stations with Jordan Winter observing operations. Credit. R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Anabel Baker and Connor Fink at the Jason logging stations with Jordan Winter observing operations. Credit. R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Research Scientist Julie Nelson and VISIONS'21 student Jenn Willson analyzing fluid samples on the Thompson. Credit: W. Ruef, University of Washington, V21.
Research Scientist Julie Nelson and VISIONS'21 student Jenn Willson analyzing fluid samples on the Thompson. Credit: W. Ruef, University of Washington, V21.
UW undergraduate Jenn Willson gives a thumbs up after cleaning a recovered junction box onboard the R/V Thompson. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
UW undergraduate Jenn Willson gives a thumbs up after cleaning a recovered junction box onboard the R/V Thompson. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Genevieve Kent, a Marine Biology major, cocks Niskin bottles for a follow-on CTD cast during the RCA VISIONS'21 expedition. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Genevieve Kent, a Marine Biology major, cocks Niskin bottles for a follow-on CTD cast during the RCA VISIONS'21 expedition. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Jenn Willson and Genevieve Kent, clean a junction box recovered from 2600 m beneath the ocean that was installed in 2014. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Jenn Willson and Genevieve Kent, clean a junction box recovered from 2600 m beneath the ocean that was installed in 2014. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
UW undergraduates Jenn Willson and Genevieve Kent, give a thumbs up after cleaning a RCA junction box that had been installed for 7 years at 2600 m water depth. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
UW undergraduates Jenn Willson and Genevieve Kent, give a thumbs up after cleaning a RCA junction box that had been installed for 7 years at 2600 m water depth. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
The CTD rosette is launched off of the R/V Thompson at the Axial Base site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington. V21.
The CTD rosette is launched off of the R/V Thompson at the Axial Base site. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington. V21.
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The R/V Thompson transiting into the Hiram M. Locks, as it begins it's journey into the Salish Sea and Pacific Ocean. Credit: L. Bryan, University of Washington, V21.
The R/V Thompson transiting into the Hiram M. Locks, as it begins it's journey into the Salish Sea and Pacific Ocean. Credit: L. Bryan, University of Washington, V21.
Pretty setting sun before my night shift in the control van. Credit: R. Manoharan, University of Washington, V21.
Pretty setting sun before my night shift in the control van. Credit: R. Manoharan, University of Washington, V21.
Me in the immersion suit. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V21.
Me in the immersion suit. Credit: Mitch Elend, University of Washington, V21.
Photo of myself collecting seawater that will be analyzed in the lab for nutrients and/or chlorophyll. Credit: K. Bigham, University of Washington, V21.
Photo of myself collecting seawater that will be analyzed in the lab for nutrients and/or chlorophyll. Credit: K. Bigham, University of Washington, V21.
At safety training, Jazmine races to put on her immersion suit. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
At safety training, Jazmine races to put on her immersion suit. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
Delilah performing titrations in the biolab while Divi and Julie Nelson watch. Credit: A. Paley, University of Washington, V21.
Delilah performing titrations in the biolab while Divi and Julie Nelson watch. Credit: A. Paley, University of Washington, V21.
A nursery of yellow Neptunea stalks hosting egg casings and abundant orange anemones near Pythias Oasis. Credit: D. Kelley, UW/NSF/WHOI, V21.
A nursery of yellow Neptunea stalks hosting egg casings and abundant orange anemones near Pythias Oasis. Credit: D. Kelley, UW/NSF/WHOI, V21.
A lava flow seen through the eyes of C. Gill. Credit: C. Gill, University of Washington, V21.
A lava flow seen through the eyes of C. Gill. Credit: C. Gill, University of Washington, V21.
A hermit crab (Pagurus sp.) seen at Southern Hydrate Ridge during VISIONS'21.
A hermit crab (Pagurus sp.) seen at Southern Hydrate Ridge during VISIONS'21.
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A new Osmotic fluid sampler (left) is installed in adjacent to one deployed in 2020 at an active methane seep site at Southern Hydrate Ridge. White bacterial mats and clams thrive here, supported by the diffuse flow of fluids. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.
A new Osmotic fluid sampler (left) is installed in adjacent to one deployed in 2020 at an active methane seep site at Southern Hydrate Ridge. White bacterial mats and clams thrive here, supported by the diffuse flow of fluids. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; V21.
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Katie Gonzalez, recent graduate from the UW Oceanography undergrad, takes an oxygen sample from the CTD rosette at Endurance Oregon Offshore. Credit: K. Bigham, University of Washington, V.21
Katie Gonzalez, recent graduate from the UW Oceanography undergrad, takes an oxygen sample from the CTD rosette at Endurance Oregon Offshore. Credit: K. Bigham, University of Washington, V.21
The R/V Thompson exits the Yaquina channel into the Pacific at the start of Leg 3. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V.21
The R/V Thompson exits the Yaquina channel into the Pacific at the start of Leg 3. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V.21
A flock of pelicans tag along the ship as we leave Newport, OR. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V.21
A flock of pelicans tag along the ship as we leave Newport, OR. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V.21
A painting of Deep Profiler operations as viewed from the O2 deck on the Thompson. Credit: C. Gill, V21.
A painting of Deep Profiler operations as viewed from the O2 deck on the Thompson. Credit: C. Gill, V21.
Kenneth Lai enjoys fresh ocean air aboard the R/V Thompson. Credit: E. Littell, University of Washington, V21.
Kenneth Lai enjoys fresh ocean air aboard the R/V Thompson. Credit: E. Littell, University of Washington, V21.
Katie Gonzalez holding a sea star found on the recovered FLOBNM101. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
Katie Gonzalez holding a sea star found on the recovered FLOBNM101. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
Katie Gonzalez and Orest Kawka moving the FLOBNM101 (multiple orifice sampler and quantitative injection tracer) from the Jason tool basket after recovery from Southern Hydrate Ridge. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
Katie Gonzalez and Orest Kawka moving the FLOBNM101 (multiple orifice sampler and quantitative injection tracer) from the Jason tool basket after recovery from Southern Hydrate Ridge. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
The Science Crew before starting the cleanup of the "Sheep". Credit: Mitch, University of Washington, V21.
The Science Crew before starting the cleanup of the "Sheep". Credit: Mitch, University of Washington, V21.
The VISIONS Team attempting to clean the sheep (MJ01C junction box) by removing the many anemones. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
The VISIONS Team attempting to clean the sheep (MJ01C junction box) by removing the many anemones. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
An overview of the junction box fondly called the "sheep." Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; Dive J2-1360; V21.
An overview of the junction box fondly called the "sheep." Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/WHOI; Dive J2-1360; V21.
The Sheep (Junction Box MJ01C) recovered from the Oregon Shelf site on deck in the midst of being shorn. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
The Sheep (Junction Box MJ01C) recovered from the Oregon Shelf site on deck in the midst of being shorn. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Inside the ROV JASON Van - Live feed of Jason latching the cable onto Primary Node PN1B. Credit: Oedekoven Pomponi, University of Washington, V21.
Inside the ROV JASON Van - Live feed of Jason latching the cable onto Primary Node PN1B. Credit: Oedekoven Pomponi, University of Washington, V21.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
Jenn, Genevieve, and I were all excited to learn how to prepare a CTD rosette for a cast, especially give the fact that all of us have never even seen one in real life before. Photo credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Jenn, Genevieve, and I were all excited to learn how to prepare a CTD rosette for a cast, especially give the fact that all of us have never even seen one in real life before. Photo credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
One of my favorite duties from the first leg of the cruise was learning how to prepare SeaCube instruments for long term storage after removing them from the BioBox that carried them from the seafloor. Photo credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
One of my favorite duties from the first leg of the cruise was learning how to prepare SeaCube instruments for long term storage after removing them from the BioBox that carried them from the seafloor. Photo credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
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Zach Nachod onboard the R/V Thompson at the end of Leg 1. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
Zach Nachod onboard the R/V Thompson at the end of Leg 1. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
VISIONS' 21 Leg 1 students - Anabel, Genevieve, Jenn, Jordan, Zach and Andrew - gather in front of Jason at the end of Leg 1. Katie (far left) and Rachel (front) join them. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
VISIONS' 21 Leg 1 students - Anabel, Genevieve, Jenn, Jordan, Zach and Andrew - gather in front of Jason at the end of Leg 1. Katie (far left) and Rachel (front) join them. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21.
A squished styrofoam kitty head and associated cups taken down to 2900 m water depth. Credit: N. Zachod, University of Washington, V21.
A squished styrofoam kitty head and associated cups taken down to 2900 m water depth. Credit: N. Zachod, University of Washington, V21.
Anemones thrive on the Shallow Profiler mooring at Slope base. Credit: UW/NSF/OOI/WHOI; V21.
Anemones thrive on the Shallow Profiler mooring at Slope base. Credit: UW/NSF/OOI/WHOI; V21.
UW Undergraduate Connor Fink collects ocean water for follow-on oxygen analyses. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
UW Undergraduate Connor Fink collects ocean water for follow-on oxygen analyses. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
School of Oceanography, undergrad Zach Nachod preps the CTD fro another cast onboard the R/V Thompson. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
School of Oceanography, undergrad Zach Nachod preps the CTD fro another cast onboard the R/V Thompson. Credit: R. Scott, University of Washington, V21.
Research Scientist Julie Nelson gazes out to the calm waters of the Salish Sea as the R/V Thompson begins its transit to Axial Base at the start of the RCA 2021 expedition. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21/.
Research Scientist Julie Nelson gazes out to the calm waters of the Salish Sea as the R/V Thompson begins its transit to Axial Base at the start of the RCA 2021 expedition. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V21/.