Images Visions 22

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The ROV ROPOS about to begin its decent to the Shallow Profiler Mooring at the Oregon Offshore site (R2204). Credit. M. Elend, University of Washington; V22.
The ROV ROPOS about to begin its decent to the Shallow Profiler Mooring at the Oregon Offshore site (R2204). Credit. M. Elend, University of Washington; V22.
Soaking up the sun on the bow.
Soaking up the sun on the bow.
A octopus rests atop Primary Node PN1B at 1200 m water depth. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; V22.
A octopus rests atop Primary Node PN1B at 1200 m water depth. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; V22.
An image of the ROPOS control center showing the ROV working at Primary Node PN1B. Credit: Nick Andrews, University of Washington; V22.
An image of the ROPOS control center showing the ROV working at Primary Node PN1B. Credit: Nick Andrews, University of Washington; V22.
The ROV ROPOS about the to enter the water at the Slope Base site with the tool basket latched to its underbelly. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
The ROV ROPOS about the to enter the water at the Slope Base site with the tool basket latched to its underbelly. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
Students and RCA staff on Leg 1 of the VISIONS'22 expedition practice putting on immersion suits - the NE Pacific waters are extremely cold and this exercise is important for safety. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
Students and RCA staff on Leg 1 of the VISIONS'22 expedition practice putting on immersion suits - the NE Pacific waters are extremely cold and this exercise is important for safety. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
The R/V Thompson in Newport awaiting its' departure for Leg 1 of the VISIONS'22 Expedition. Credit: G. Kanaan, University of Washington, V22.
The R/V Thompson in Newport awaiting its' departure for Leg 1 of the VISIONS'22 Expedition. Credit: G. Kanaan, University of Washington, V22.
A 19,000 lb water bag is used to test ROPOS LARS handling system at the start of Leg 1 of the Regional Cabled Array cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington; V22.
A 19,000 lb water bag is used to test ROPOS LARS handling system at the start of Leg 1 of the Regional Cabled Array cruise. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington; V22.
The back deck of the R/V Thompson as it pulls away from the dock in Newport to start Leg 1 of the VISIONS'22 cruise.
The back deck of the R/V Thompson as it pulls away from the dock in Newport to start Leg 1 of the VISIONS'22 cruise.
The R/V Thompson departs Newport on August 8, 2022 to begin operations.
The R/V Thompson departs Newport on August 8, 2022 to begin operations.
VISIONS students on Leg 1 of the 2022 OOI RCA O&M cruise as the Thompson steams out of Newport. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
VISIONS students on Leg 1 of the 2022 OOI RCA O&M cruise as the Thompson steams out of Newport. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
Leg 1 students hanging out on by the railing on the Thompson, enjoying a sunny day in the NE Pacific. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
Leg 1 students hanging out on by the railing on the Thompson, enjoying a sunny day in the NE Pacific. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS making the connection between the extension cable from Primary Node PN1B and Southern Hydrate Ridge - allowing this site to go live again. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; V22.
ROPOS making the connection between the extension cable from Primary Node PN1B and Southern Hydrate Ridge - allowing this site to go live again. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; V22.