Images Visions 22

The fantail of the R/V Thompson at the start of Leg 3. Onboard is the low power junction box LJ03A, three instrumented Deep Profiler vehicles, a CTD tripod, and four FETCH tripods. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
The fantail of the R/V Thompson at the start of Leg 3. Onboard is the low power junction box LJ03A, three instrumented Deep Profiler vehicles, a CTD tripod, and four FETCH tripods. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS carries a FETCH tripod to the seafloor. Credit. J. Tilley, APL, University of Washington, V22 .
ROPOS carries a FETCH tripod to the seafloor. Credit. J. Tilley, APL, University of Washington, V22 .
Fish said hello. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
Fish said hello. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS back on deck at dusk. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS back on deck at dusk. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
Swapping out the HPIES. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; Dive R2237, V22.
Swapping out the HPIES. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; Dive R2237, V22.
The eleven VISIONS’22 students and RCA team members at the start of Leg 3. Photo Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
The eleven VISIONS’22 students and RCA team members at the start of Leg 3. Photo Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
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An aggressive blue shark approaches ROPOS at the Oregon Offfshore Site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF, R2231, V22.
An aggressive blue shark approaches ROPOS at the Oregon Offfshore Site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF, R2231, V22.
The fantail of the Thompson is loaded with the medium-lift winch (center, yellow) and heavy-lift winch aft. ROPOS equipment is starboard. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
The fantail of the Thompson is loaded with the medium-lift winch (center, yellow) and heavy-lift winch aft. ROPOS equipment is starboard. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
The Shallow Mooring Platform is winched onboard the Thompson. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
The Shallow Mooring Platform is winched onboard the Thompson. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
The aftermath of the first stage of EOM recovery. The first several hundred meters of the EOM were covered in anemones and seaweed. Credit: K. Kato, University of Washington, V22.
The aftermath of the first stage of EOM recovery. The first several hundred meters of the EOM were covered in anemones and seaweed. Credit: K. Kato, University of Washington, V22.
The sides of the Vertical Mooring have become home to many creatures over time. Credit: K. Kato, University of Washington, V22.
The sides of the Vertical Mooring have become home to many creatures over time. Credit: K. Kato, University of Washington, V22.
Recovery of the Vertical Mooring. Credit: K. Kato, University of Washington, V22.
Recovery of the Vertical Mooring. Credit: K. Kato, University of Washington, V22.
Mooring coming Aboard
Corals, anemones, and sea feathers are some of the organisms that have colonized the mooring platform during its 8 year deployment. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
Corals, anemones, and sea feathers are some of the organisms that have colonized the mooring platform during its 8 year deployment. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
A wrapped shackle being passed through the winch during the failed recovery of the mechanical mooring leg. Credit: K. Kato, University of Washington, V22.
A wrapped shackle being passed through the winch during the failed recovery of the mechanical mooring leg. Credit: K. Kato, University of Washington, V22.
Several black-footed albatross have followed the ship out to Slope Base. Credit: K. Kato, University of Washington, V22
Several black-footed albatross have followed the ship out to Slope Base. Credit: K. Kato, University of Washington, V22
The Shallow Profiler Platform at Slope Base surfaces. P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
The Shallow Profiler Platform at Slope Base surfaces. P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
The Slope Base Shallow Profiler platform comes thought the A-frame on the Thompson. P. Correa, University of Washington, V22
The Slope Base Shallow Profiler platform comes thought the A-frame on the Thompson. P. Correa, University of Washington, V22
Positioning myself for the best recovery shots. K. Kato, University of Washington, V22.
Positioning myself for the best recovery shots. K. Kato, University of Washington, V22.
One of the engines in the R/V Thomas G. Thompson engine room. Credit: K. Whitmer, University of Washington, V22.
One of the engines in the R/V Thomas G. Thompson engine room. Credit: K. Whitmer, University of Washington, V22.
The MARUM Germany Overview Sonar at the seafloor, in need of a little troubleshooting. UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; Dive R2223; V22
The MARUM Germany Overview Sonar at the seafloor, in need of a little troubleshooting. UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; Dive R2223; V22
Cheese! Credit: Y. Pinto, University of Washington, V22.
Cheese! Credit: Y. Pinto, University of Washington, V22.
DJ Oceans spinning on the back deck of the R/V Thomas G. Thompson. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, V22.
DJ Oceans spinning on the back deck of the R/V Thomas G. Thompson. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, V22.
A ROPOS pilot surveys the anemone ecosystem on the float of the Deep Profiler Mooring at Oregon Offshore. Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
A ROPOS pilot surveys the anemone ecosystem on the float of the Deep Profiler Mooring at Oregon Offshore. Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
Leaving port onboard the R/V Thompson. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
Leaving port onboard the R/V Thompson. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
Logging my first ROV dive. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
Logging my first ROV dive. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
Trying on our immersion suits! Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
Trying on our immersion suits! Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
Casting off. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
Casting off. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
Fishing boat "Evolution" makes its way through Newport harbor. L. Combs, University of Washington V22.
Fishing boat "Evolution" makes its way through Newport harbor. L. Combs, University of Washington V22.
First glimpse of a the mooring top float - heavily biofouled with anemones. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
First glimpse of a the mooring top float - heavily biofouled with anemones. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
Finally at the bottom. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22
Finally at the bottom. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22
A shark swims by the ROV. S. Martynenko, University of Washington, V22.
A shark swims by the ROV. S. Martynenko, University of Washington, V22.
The galley onboard the R/V Thompson. S. Martynenko, University of Washington, V22.
The galley onboard the R/V Thompson. S. Martynenko, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS back on deck. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS back on deck. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
A CTD rosette hosting 24 Niskin bottles filled with ocean water is about to be recovered onto the deck of the R/V Thompson. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
A CTD rosette hosting 24 Niskin bottles filled with ocean water is about to be recovered onto the deck of the R/V Thompson. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
The ROV control room showing the pilot area and logging stations. S. Martynenko, University of Washington, V22.
The ROV control room showing the pilot area and logging stations. S. Martynenko, University of Washington, V22.
A shark greets the ROV ROPOS at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; V22.
A shark greets the ROV ROPOS at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; V22.
The Deep Profiler float at the Oregon Offshore Site, >100 m beneath the oceans surface, is covered by a forest of anemones, sea feathers, and visited by a small fish. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; R2229; V22
The Deep Profiler float at the Oregon Offshore Site, >100 m beneath the oceans surface, is covered by a forest of anemones, sea feathers, and visited by a small fish. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; R2229; V22
A forest of anemones colonizes the Deep Profiler float at the Oregon Offshore Site. UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; R2229; V22.
A forest of anemones colonizes the Deep Profiler float at the Oregon Offshore Site. UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; R2229; V22.
A 'herd' of fish swarm ROPOS at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit:UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; R2231; V22.
A 'herd' of fish swarm ROPOS at the Oregon Offshore site. Credit:UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; R2231; V22.
Southern Hydrate Ridge rocks collected by ROPOS. Credit: J. Pineda, University of Washington; V22.
Southern Hydrate Ridge rocks collected by ROPOS. Credit: J. Pineda, University of Washington; V22.
Our shrunken head and my Styrofoam cup turned shot glass. Credit: Y. Pinto, University of Washington, V22.
Our shrunken head and my Styrofoam cup turned shot glass. Credit: Y. Pinto, University of Washington, V22.
"Squished Cup" Credit: S. Baxstrom, University of Washington, V22.
"Squished Cup" Credit: S. Baxstrom, University of Washington, V22.
On the ship bridge. Credit: J. Pineda, University of Washington; V22.
On the ship bridge. Credit: J. Pineda, University of Washington; V22.
Dispensing my seawater samples into a beaker to be distributed into individual bottles for preservation. Credit: N. Wu, University of Washington; V22.
Dispensing my seawater samples into a beaker to be distributed into individual bottles for preservation. Credit: N. Wu, University of Washington; V22.
An automatic titration machine used for oxygen titrations. A. Rose, University of University, V22.
An automatic titration machine used for oxygen titrations. A. Rose, University of University, V22.
View from the Dive control room for ROPOS, Credit: A.Shah, University of Washington, V22.
View from the Dive control room for ROPOS, Credit: A.Shah, University of Washington, V22.
Front view of ROPOS; showing large Zuess Plus camera and platform with bio box. Credit: J. Pineda, University of Washington; V22.
Front view of ROPOS; showing large Zuess Plus camera and platform with bio box. Credit: J. Pineda, University of Washington; V22.
ROPOS about to be deployed. Credit: Y. Pinto, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS about to be deployed. Credit: Y. Pinto, University of Washington, V22.
Pacific White-Sided dolphins. Credit: A. Rashid, University of Washington, V22.
Pacific White-Sided dolphins. Credit: A. Rashid, University of Washington, V22.
Sampling ocean water for salinity measurements from the rosette. Credit: A. Rashid, University of Washington, V22.
Sampling ocean water for salinity measurements from the rosette. Credit: A. Rashid, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS adjusting a cable with a sea star on it. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; V22.
ROPOS adjusting a cable with a sea star on it. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; V22.
ROPOS control room seeing the old LV01B secondary node on the screen. Credit: G. Diephuis, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS control room seeing the old LV01B secondary node on the screen. Credit: G. Diephuis, University of Washington, V22.
Bridge of the R/V Thompson in the early morning fog. Credit: G. Diephuis, University of Washington, V22.
Bridge of the R/V Thompson in the early morning fog. Credit: G. Diephuis, University of Washington, V22.
: Mostly overcast weather as we transit to the offshore site. Credit: K. Whitmer, University of Washington, V22.
: Mostly overcast weather as we transit to the offshore site. Credit: K. Whitmer, University of Washington, V22.
CTD Rosette being lifted into the water at Slope Base. Credit: K. Whitmer, University of Washington, V22.
CTD Rosette being lifted into the water at Slope Base. Credit: K. Whitmer, University of Washington, V22.
View inside the ROPOS watch room with methane bubbles on main screen. Credit: J. Pineda, University of Washington; V22.
View inside the ROPOS watch room with methane bubbles on main screen. Credit: J. Pineda, University of Washington; V22.
Dolphins playing alongside the ship while we transited back to the Southern Hydrate Ridge site. Credit: S. Baxstrom, University of Washington; V22.
Dolphins playing alongside the ship while we transited back to the Southern Hydrate Ridge site. Credit: S. Baxstrom, University of Washington; V22.
Picture of the screens in the hydro lab showing a mat on top of a microbial mat. Credit: S. Baxstrom, University of Washington, V’ 22
Picture of the screens in the hydro lab showing a mat on top of a microbial mat. Credit: S. Baxstrom, University of Washington, V’ 22
VISIONS students congregate along the rail of the Thompson on the return into Newport. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington. V22
VISIONS students congregate along the rail of the Thompson on the return into Newport. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington. V22
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A swarm of fish is in the highly productive waters above Southern Hydrate Ridge is imaged as ROPOS descends to depth. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF, V22.
A swarm of fish is in the highly productive waters above Southern Hydrate Ridge is imaged as ROPOS descends to depth. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF, V22.
The hummocky seafloor with collapsed areas are signs of past explosions of methane bubbles in the Einsteins' Grotto area. A cabled RCA digital still camera send live images to shore to document the evolution of this site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF, V22.
The hummocky seafloor with collapsed areas are signs of past explosions of methane bubbles in the Einsteins' Grotto area. A cabled RCA digital still camera send live images to shore to document the evolution of this site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF, V22.
Beautiful egg casings of Neptunea snails and small shrimp on thrive on carbonate rocks at the Pinnacle site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; V22.
Beautiful egg casings of Neptunea snails and small shrimp on thrive on carbonate rocks at the Pinnacle site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; V22.
Rockfish, a sole, and hagfish thrive in the rugged topography of the 60-m tall Pinnacle site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; V22.
Rockfish, a sole, and hagfish thrive in the rugged topography of the 60-m tall Pinnacle site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; V22.
A hagfish contorts at the Pinnacle. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; V22.
A hagfish contorts at the Pinnacle. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; V22.
A jelllyfish swims above carbonate rocks, hosting beautiful soft corals, at the Pinnacle site. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF. V22.
A jelllyfish swims above carbonate rocks, hosting beautiful soft corals, at the Pinnacle site. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Soaking up the sun on the bow.
Soaking up the sun on the bow.
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.
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ROPOS back on deck. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS back on deck. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
Finally at the bottom. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22
Finally at the bottom. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22
: First glimpse of a messy mooring float. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
: First glimpse of a messy mooring float. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
First glimpse of the amazing ROPOS. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
First glimpse of the amazing ROPOS. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
Arriving at the NOAA pier. Credit P. Correa University of Washington, V22.
Arriving at the NOAA pier. Credit P. Correa University of Washington, V22.
In the FETCH. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
In the FETCH. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
TGT 360-degree z-drive. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
TGT 360-degree z-drive. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
The 16-cylinder diesel generators. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
The 16-cylinder diesel generators. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
The sideways velocity vector. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
The sideways velocity vector. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
Getting a tour of the bridge during Leg 3. M. Abualsaud, University of Washington, V22.
Getting a tour of the bridge during Leg 3. M. Abualsaud, University of Washington, V22.
An actively venting site with tube worm bushes and oxidized sulfide deposits. M. Abualsaud, University of Washington, Vs22.
An actively venting site with tube worm bushes and oxidized sulfide deposits. M. Abualsaud, University of Washington, Vs22.
Andrew with his prized sea spider. L. Combs, University of Washington, V22.
Andrew with his prized sea spider. L. Combs, University of Washington, V22.
Hydrothermal vent tubeworms. L. Combs, University of Washington, V22.
Hydrothermal vent tubeworms. L. Combs, University of Washington, V22.
Shot from near the end of the fantail, looking towards the hanger. M. Abualsaud, University of Washington, V22.
Shot from near the end of the fantail, looking towards the hanger. M. Abualsaud, University of Washington, V22.
Scale worm in sample tube. L. Combs, University of Washington, V22.
Scale worm in sample tube. L. Combs, University of Washington, V22.
Ben explains Thomas G. Thompson engine function to VISIONS 22’ Leg 3 students. L. Combs, University of Washington, V22.
Ben explains Thomas G. Thompson engine function to VISIONS 22’ Leg 3 students. L. Combs, University of Washington, V22.
Ship lights from the bow at night. Credit: M. Dawson, University of Washington, V22.
Ship lights from the bow at night. Credit: M. Dawson, University of Washington, V22.
A screen shot of a ROPOS monitor as the vehicle was imaging a blobfish on a dive at Axial. Credit: M. Dawson, University of Washington, V22.
A screen shot of a ROPOS monitor as the vehicle was imaging a blobfish on a dive at Axial. Credit: M. Dawson, University of Washington, V22.
Ben captivates with stories of dunking basketballs in zero gravity. L. Combs, University of Washington, V22.
Ben captivates with stories of dunking basketballs in zero gravity. L. Combs, University of Washington, V22.
A final view of the setting sun through the A-frame on the TGT. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, V22.
A final view of the setting sun through the A-frame on the TGT. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, V22.
A student holding a bunch of barnacles pulled up along with ocean trash. Credit: D. Mishra, University of Washington, V22.
A student holding a bunch of barnacles pulled up along with ocean trash. Credit: D. Mishra, University of Washington, V22.
A blob fish stares at the camera while ROPOS passes over it. Credit: D. Mishra, University of Washington, V22.
A blob fish stares at the camera while ROPOS passes over it. Credit: D. Mishra, University of Washington, V22.
A sea spider came up accidentally with vent worms and became a center of attraction. Credit: D. Mishra, University of Washington, V22.
A sea spider came up accidentally with vent worms and became a center of attraction. Credit: D. Mishra, University of Washington, V22.
Worms sampled from an active vent for research purposes. Credit: D. Mishra, University of Washington, V22.
Worms sampled from an active vent for research purposes. Credit: D. Mishra, University of Washington, V22.
The view of the setting sun from the aft deck of the TGT. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, V22.
The view of the setting sun from the aft deck of the TGT. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, V22.
Andrew’s samples of worms in ROPOS’ bio-boxes. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, V22.
Andrew’s samples of worms in ROPOS’ bio-boxes. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, V22.
A Feathered Sculpin lying near the RAS-PPS. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington; Dive R2246; V22.
A Feathered Sculpin lying near the RAS-PPS. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington; Dive R2246; V22.
A "skylight" in the sea floor caused by the collapse of a basalt ceiling after the lava retreated. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington; Dive R2245; V22.
A "skylight" in the sea floor caused by the collapse of a basalt ceiling after the lava retreated. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington; Dive R2245; V22.
A top view of El Guapo, a black smoker, from ROPOS. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, V22.
A top view of El Guapo, a black smoker, from ROPOS. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, V22.
An octopus and brittle stars at Axial Seamount. Credit: Y. Pruzhanskaya, University of Washington, V22.
An octopus and brittle stars at Axial Seamount. Credit: Y. Pruzhanskaya, University of Washington, V22.
The engine room on the R/V Thompson. Credit: Y. Pruzhanskaya, University of Washington, V22.
The engine room on the R/V Thompson. Credit: Y. Pruzhanskaya, University of Washington, V22.
One of the chimneys we saw from the ROPOS camera, prior to placing a H.O.B.O onto it. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
One of the chimneys we saw from the ROPOS camera, prior to placing a H.O.B.O onto it. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS sampling tube worms at the Inferno hydrothermal vent. Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS sampling tube worms at the Inferno hydrothermal vent. Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
An Greneledone octopus my watch saw while on a dive at Central Caldera. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
An Greneledone octopus my watch saw while on a dive at Central Caldera. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
Two dolphins playing next to the R/V Thompson. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
Two dolphins playing next to the R/V Thompson. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
A view of the engine room, on board the R/V Thompson. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
A view of the engine room, on board the R/V Thompson. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS manipulators unclipping the carabiner from the FETCH tether. Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS manipulators unclipping the carabiner from the FETCH tether. Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS surfacing from a dive to the ASHES vent field Photo Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS surfacing from a dive to the ASHES vent field Photo Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
An octopus species commonly found on RCA dives near Axial Seamount, Graneledone boreopacifica – spotted at eastern flank of Axial Caldera. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; V22.
An octopus species commonly found on RCA dives near Axial Seamount, Graneledone boreopacifica – spotted at eastern flank of Axial Caldera. Credit: UW/NSF-OOI/CSSF; V22.
HPIES - Horizontal Electric Field Pressure and Inverted Echo Sounder getting prepped for deployment with sunrise in the background. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
HPIES - Horizontal Electric Field Pressure and Inverted Echo Sounder getting prepped for deployment with sunrise in the background. Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
UW students on bridge tour of R/V Thomas G. Thompson, chief mate in center. Credit: M. White, University of Washington, V22.
UW students on bridge tour of R/V Thomas G. Thompson, chief mate in center. Credit: M. White, University of Washington, V22.
Rat tail fish said hello. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
Rat tail fish said hello. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS back on deck at dusk. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS back on deck at dusk. Credit: P. Correa, University of Washington, V22.
The view from my seat in the control room during a late-night shift. Credit: M. Dawson, University of Washington, V22.
The view from my seat in the control room during a late-night shift. Credit: M. Dawson, University of Washington, V22.
A CTD rosette being launched at Slope Base, ready to collect samples. Photo Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
A CTD rosette being launched at Slope Base, ready to collect samples. Photo Credit: M. Elend, University of Washington, V22.
A Deep Profiler sensor installed to the cable during the visions 14 cruise. Photo Credit: Ed McNichol, © 2014 Mumbian Enterprises, Inc., University of Washington. V14.
A Deep Profiler sensor installed to the cable during the visions 14 cruise. Photo Credit: Ed McNichol, © 2014 Mumbian Enterprises, Inc., University of Washington. V14.
ROPOS gets an eye patch. Credit: L. Combs, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS gets an eye patch. Credit: L. Combs, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS returns from the deep. Credit: L. Combs, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS returns from the deep. Credit: L. Combs, University of Washington, V22.
Huge V-16 engine working very hard to meet the ship’s needs. Credit:D. Mishra, University of Washington, V22.
Huge V-16 engine working very hard to meet the ship’s needs. Credit:D. Mishra, University of Washington, V22.
The two large tier 3, 16-cylinder, Caterpillar engines that power much of what happens aboard the TGT; two smaller 8-cylinder engines sit to the right of these under the board walk. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, V22.
The two large tier 3, 16-cylinder, Caterpillar engines that power much of what happens aboard the TGT; two smaller 8-cylinder engines sit to the right of these under the board walk. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, V22.
An explosion of light from the setting sun casting rays to the deep-maroon ocean surface. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, v22.
An explosion of light from the setting sun casting rays to the deep-maroon ocean surface. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, v22.
Industrial-yellow ROPOS equipment directing your eye to the horizon. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, v22.
Industrial-yellow ROPOS equipment directing your eye to the horizon. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, v22.
The setting sun brightly illuminating sky and sea. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, v22.
The setting sun brightly illuminating sky and sea. Credit: C. Flaim, University of Washington, v22.
View from the ship, no land in sight! Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
View from the ship, no land in sight! Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
My Styrofoam cup before going down with the CTD. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
My Styrofoam cup before going down with the CTD. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
My Styrofoam cup before and after its dip in the ocean! Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
My Styrofoam cup before and after its dip in the ocean! Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
View of the fog. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
View of the fog. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
CTD being launched off the deck. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
CTD being launched off the deck. Credit: A. Jorgenson, University of Washington, V22.
A student looks out over the ocean on the back deck of R/V Thompson. Photo Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
A student looks out over the ocean on the back deck of R/V Thompson. Photo Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
The bright blue light produced by ROPOS as it surfaces from the last deep profiler deployment dive. Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
The bright blue light produced by ROPOS as it surfaces from the last deep profiler deployment dive. Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS being lifted on to the back deck of the R/V Thompson. Credit A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
ROPOS being lifted on to the back deck of the R/V Thompson. Credit A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
My first sunrise on the R/V Thompson, picture taken off the back deck. The spider-like instrument HPIES. Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
My first sunrise on the R/V Thompson, picture taken off the back deck. The spider-like instrument HPIES. Credit: A. Sulc, University of Washington, V22.
Titrating water samples from Oregon Shelf and Oregon Offshore sites for oxygen analysis. Credit: S. Baxstrom, University of Washington, V’ 22.
Titrating water samples from Oregon Shelf and Oregon Offshore sites for oxygen analysis. Credit: S. Baxstrom, University of Washington, V’ 22.
Titrations! Credit: K. Whitmer, University of Washington, V22.
Titrations! Credit: K. Whitmer, University of Washington, V22.
Shrunken decorated Styrofoam cup. Credit: K. Whitmer, University of Washington, V22.
Shrunken decorated Styrofoam cup. Credit: K. Whitmer, University of Washington, V22.
Marine life watching at the bridge. Credit: N. Wu, University of Washington; V’22.
Marine life watching at the bridge. Credit: N. Wu, University of Washington; V’22.
Pacific White-Sided Dolphins. Credit: K. Whitmer, University of Washington, V22.
Pacific White-Sided Dolphins. Credit: K. Whitmer, University of Washington, V22.
Co-Chief Scientist Julie Nelson guiding us through seawater collection from ROPOS Niskin bottles. Credit: J. Pineda, University of Washington; V22.
Co-Chief Scientist Julie Nelson guiding us through seawater collection from ROPOS Niskin bottles. Credit: J. Pineda, University of Washington; V22.