Press Release 06.02.15 MBARI researchers discover deepest known high-temperature hydrothermal vents in Pacific Ocean In spring 2015, MBARI researchers discovered a large, previously unknown field of hydrothermal vents in the Gulf of California, about 150 kilometers (100 miles) east of La Paz, Mexico. News 06.01.15 Unusually high concentrations of toxic algae detected in Monterey Bay In May 2015, as part of a large-scale experiment, ocean researchers measured some of the highest concentrations of harmful algae and their toxin ever observed in Monterey Bay. Expedition Log 05.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 5 A well-oiled machine Susan von Thun writes: Over the last 10 days, we got into a very efficient groove that required coordination of everyone onboard the Western Flyer. We conducted two ROV dives each day, collecting as many cores as we can, given the time we have on the seafloor. This means that after the morning … Expedition Log 05.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 4 Mysterious rock mounds Susan von Thun writes: Today we explored the San Clemente Fault Bank (see map) and were intrigued by what we found. Along the fault, we found a vast expanse of rock mounds made of some kind of precipitated mineral. The mounds formed in areas where chemicals seeping through the seafloor met with … News 05.11.15 Ocean head count: Scientists develop new methods to track ocean biodiversity May 11, 2015 - How can you track changes in complex marine ecosystems over time? MBARI scientists are part of a team trying to do just this with a five-year, $7 million grant through the National Ocean Partnership Program. Expedition Log 05.11.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 3 Fault system off northern Baja California Eve Lundsten and Susan von Thun write: Today we explored another section of the fault system off northern Baja California that had been previously mapped with MBARI’s AUV. The AUV mapping surveys were conducted in areas where Chief Scientist Charlie Paull suspected that faults are present. With these one-meter-resolution … Expedition Log 05.10.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 2 Understanding offshore faults Aaron Micallef writes: Offshore faults are important sources of earthquakes and associated tsunamis. To investigate the occurrence of offshore faults, marine geologists look for two kinds of evidence. The first is topographic, such as a linear escarpment (an elongated change in slope gradient) or abrupt changes in the form and orientation of … Expedition Log 05.07.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 1 Sampling sediment at Coronado Canyon On this expedition we are exploring the offshore extensions of tectonic faults that cross the northern Baja California peninsula or run offshore parallel to the Baja peninsula and coastline of Southern California. These faults are believed to be part of a system of faults that extends northward, crossing the U.S.-Mexico … Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 9 Rich biodiversity at Pescadero Basin Yossellin Tapia De la O writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin, which is, undoubtedly, an exceptional place that we had to revisit with its active chimneys and mounds, and the rich biodiversity they nourish. During the survey with the ROV, we were often very close to colonies of Riftia or Oasisia, and … Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 8 Returning to hydrothermal vents at Pescadero Basin Bob Vrijenhoek writes: Today we finished the last dive of Leg 6. It was a productive day and it started somewhat auspiciously. The wind was blowing close to 20 knots at 6:00 a.m., just before launch time. Would it increase or decrease during the next half hour? Luckily for … Expedition Log 04.23.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 7 Vesicomyid clams Elena Krylova writes: Vesicomyid clams are conspicuous and consistent members of hydrothermal vent and hydrocarbon seep communities worldwide. Nevertheless, they remain one of the most poorly understood bivalves. Two vesicomyid species were described from the Gulf of California by the American mollusc expert William Healey Dall more than 100 years ago. Those clams … News 04.22.15 Vampire squid live long and reproduce often Female squid, octopuses, and cuttlefish end life with a bang. Usually, these soft-bodied cephalopods die after a single, end-of-life reproductive blaze of glory. But scientists have recently learned that one deep-red, foot-long cephalopod breaks this deadly pattern. Expedition Log 04.22.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 6 Vent communities at Alarcón Rise and Glitter Lake Kris Walz writes: Today is Earth Day, a perfect day to be afloat on the surface of the ocean, exploring the deep-sea communities thousands of meters below. Over 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans making the seafloor one of the world’s largest habitats. Covering … Expedition Log 04.21.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 5 Hydrothermal vents at Alarcón Rise Corinna Breusing writes: 6 a.m.: Time to get up to watch the launch of the ROV Doc Ricketts in 30 minutes. It will take about 1.5 hours for the ROV to reach the seafloor and allow us to take another glimpse at the mysterious world of deep-sea vents in the Gulf of California. … Expedition Log 04.20.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 4 Plumes of black smoke Shannon Johnson: Today was an amazing day of exploration and discovery at one of the most exciting natural habitats of the deep sea—black smokers. We explored enormous hydrothermal vent chimneys, majestic columns eight to 37 meters tall, emitting voluminous plumes of black smoke. The chimneys were covered with dense thickets of … Expedition Log 04.19.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 3 Mounds and chimneys in Pescadero Basin Greg Rouse writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin to continue exploring the active mounds and chimneys in the area at 3,700 meters depth and to document and collect various animals. These biological collections are important as they will allow us to compare vent systems further south on the … Expedition Log 04.18.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 2 Riftia, the Reigning Queen Verena Tunnicliffe writes: Nestled in a very deep valley in the Gulf of California lies what we’ve called the “Mermaid Castle” where tubeworms and anemones sway in the wafting warm waters. Well, it did look a bit like a fantasy land to us! So close to land, the seafloor slumps to … Expedition Log 04.17.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 1 Lines all clear Shana Gofffredi writes: At 7:03 AM, we set sail on a cool overcast day from La Paz, Mexico, aboard the R/V Western Flyer. The 10 scientists onboard all specialize in various aspects of deep-sea biology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and microbiology. The main goal for the expedition is to explore newly discovered deep-sea hydrothermal … Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
News 06.01.15 Unusually high concentrations of toxic algae detected in Monterey Bay In May 2015, as part of a large-scale experiment, ocean researchers measured some of the highest concentrations of harmful algae and their toxin ever observed in Monterey Bay. Expedition Log 05.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 5 A well-oiled machine Susan von Thun writes: Over the last 10 days, we got into a very efficient groove that required coordination of everyone onboard the Western Flyer. We conducted two ROV dives each day, collecting as many cores as we can, given the time we have on the seafloor. This means that after the morning … Expedition Log 05.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 4 Mysterious rock mounds Susan von Thun writes: Today we explored the San Clemente Fault Bank (see map) and were intrigued by what we found. Along the fault, we found a vast expanse of rock mounds made of some kind of precipitated mineral. The mounds formed in areas where chemicals seeping through the seafloor met with … News 05.11.15 Ocean head count: Scientists develop new methods to track ocean biodiversity May 11, 2015 - How can you track changes in complex marine ecosystems over time? MBARI scientists are part of a team trying to do just this with a five-year, $7 million grant through the National Ocean Partnership Program. Expedition Log 05.11.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 3 Fault system off northern Baja California Eve Lundsten and Susan von Thun write: Today we explored another section of the fault system off northern Baja California that had been previously mapped with MBARI’s AUV. The AUV mapping surveys were conducted in areas where Chief Scientist Charlie Paull suspected that faults are present. With these one-meter-resolution … Expedition Log 05.10.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 2 Understanding offshore faults Aaron Micallef writes: Offshore faults are important sources of earthquakes and associated tsunamis. To investigate the occurrence of offshore faults, marine geologists look for two kinds of evidence. The first is topographic, such as a linear escarpment (an elongated change in slope gradient) or abrupt changes in the form and orientation of … Expedition Log 05.07.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 1 Sampling sediment at Coronado Canyon On this expedition we are exploring the offshore extensions of tectonic faults that cross the northern Baja California peninsula or run offshore parallel to the Baja peninsula and coastline of Southern California. These faults are believed to be part of a system of faults that extends northward, crossing the U.S.-Mexico … Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 9 Rich biodiversity at Pescadero Basin Yossellin Tapia De la O writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin, which is, undoubtedly, an exceptional place that we had to revisit with its active chimneys and mounds, and the rich biodiversity they nourish. During the survey with the ROV, we were often very close to colonies of Riftia or Oasisia, and … Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 8 Returning to hydrothermal vents at Pescadero Basin Bob Vrijenhoek writes: Today we finished the last dive of Leg 6. It was a productive day and it started somewhat auspiciously. The wind was blowing close to 20 knots at 6:00 a.m., just before launch time. Would it increase or decrease during the next half hour? Luckily for … Expedition Log 04.23.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 7 Vesicomyid clams Elena Krylova writes: Vesicomyid clams are conspicuous and consistent members of hydrothermal vent and hydrocarbon seep communities worldwide. Nevertheless, they remain one of the most poorly understood bivalves. Two vesicomyid species were described from the Gulf of California by the American mollusc expert William Healey Dall more than 100 years ago. Those clams … News 04.22.15 Vampire squid live long and reproduce often Female squid, octopuses, and cuttlefish end life with a bang. Usually, these soft-bodied cephalopods die after a single, end-of-life reproductive blaze of glory. But scientists have recently learned that one deep-red, foot-long cephalopod breaks this deadly pattern. Expedition Log 04.22.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 6 Vent communities at Alarcón Rise and Glitter Lake Kris Walz writes: Today is Earth Day, a perfect day to be afloat on the surface of the ocean, exploring the deep-sea communities thousands of meters below. Over 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans making the seafloor one of the world’s largest habitats. Covering … Expedition Log 04.21.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 5 Hydrothermal vents at Alarcón Rise Corinna Breusing writes: 6 a.m.: Time to get up to watch the launch of the ROV Doc Ricketts in 30 minutes. It will take about 1.5 hours for the ROV to reach the seafloor and allow us to take another glimpse at the mysterious world of deep-sea vents in the Gulf of California. … Expedition Log 04.20.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 4 Plumes of black smoke Shannon Johnson: Today was an amazing day of exploration and discovery at one of the most exciting natural habitats of the deep sea—black smokers. We explored enormous hydrothermal vent chimneys, majestic columns eight to 37 meters tall, emitting voluminous plumes of black smoke. The chimneys were covered with dense thickets of … Expedition Log 04.19.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 3 Mounds and chimneys in Pescadero Basin Greg Rouse writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin to continue exploring the active mounds and chimneys in the area at 3,700 meters depth and to document and collect various animals. These biological collections are important as they will allow us to compare vent systems further south on the … Expedition Log 04.18.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 2 Riftia, the Reigning Queen Verena Tunnicliffe writes: Nestled in a very deep valley in the Gulf of California lies what we’ve called the “Mermaid Castle” where tubeworms and anemones sway in the wafting warm waters. Well, it did look a bit like a fantasy land to us! So close to land, the seafloor slumps to … Expedition Log 04.17.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 1 Lines all clear Shana Gofffredi writes: At 7:03 AM, we set sail on a cool overcast day from La Paz, Mexico, aboard the R/V Western Flyer. The 10 scientists onboard all specialize in various aspects of deep-sea biology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and microbiology. The main goal for the expedition is to explore newly discovered deep-sea hydrothermal … Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
Expedition Log 05.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 5 A well-oiled machine Susan von Thun writes: Over the last 10 days, we got into a very efficient groove that required coordination of everyone onboard the Western Flyer. We conducted two ROV dives each day, collecting as many cores as we can, given the time we have on the seafloor. This means that after the morning … Expedition Log 05.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 4 Mysterious rock mounds Susan von Thun writes: Today we explored the San Clemente Fault Bank (see map) and were intrigued by what we found. Along the fault, we found a vast expanse of rock mounds made of some kind of precipitated mineral. The mounds formed in areas where chemicals seeping through the seafloor met with … News 05.11.15 Ocean head count: Scientists develop new methods to track ocean biodiversity May 11, 2015 - How can you track changes in complex marine ecosystems over time? MBARI scientists are part of a team trying to do just this with a five-year, $7 million grant through the National Ocean Partnership Program. Expedition Log 05.11.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 3 Fault system off northern Baja California Eve Lundsten and Susan von Thun write: Today we explored another section of the fault system off northern Baja California that had been previously mapped with MBARI’s AUV. The AUV mapping surveys were conducted in areas where Chief Scientist Charlie Paull suspected that faults are present. With these one-meter-resolution … Expedition Log 05.10.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 2 Understanding offshore faults Aaron Micallef writes: Offshore faults are important sources of earthquakes and associated tsunamis. To investigate the occurrence of offshore faults, marine geologists look for two kinds of evidence. The first is topographic, such as a linear escarpment (an elongated change in slope gradient) or abrupt changes in the form and orientation of … Expedition Log 05.07.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 1 Sampling sediment at Coronado Canyon On this expedition we are exploring the offshore extensions of tectonic faults that cross the northern Baja California peninsula or run offshore parallel to the Baja peninsula and coastline of Southern California. These faults are believed to be part of a system of faults that extends northward, crossing the U.S.-Mexico … Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 9 Rich biodiversity at Pescadero Basin Yossellin Tapia De la O writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin, which is, undoubtedly, an exceptional place that we had to revisit with its active chimneys and mounds, and the rich biodiversity they nourish. During the survey with the ROV, we were often very close to colonies of Riftia or Oasisia, and … Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 8 Returning to hydrothermal vents at Pescadero Basin Bob Vrijenhoek writes: Today we finished the last dive of Leg 6. It was a productive day and it started somewhat auspiciously. The wind was blowing close to 20 knots at 6:00 a.m., just before launch time. Would it increase or decrease during the next half hour? Luckily for … Expedition Log 04.23.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 7 Vesicomyid clams Elena Krylova writes: Vesicomyid clams are conspicuous and consistent members of hydrothermal vent and hydrocarbon seep communities worldwide. Nevertheless, they remain one of the most poorly understood bivalves. Two vesicomyid species were described from the Gulf of California by the American mollusc expert William Healey Dall more than 100 years ago. Those clams … News 04.22.15 Vampire squid live long and reproduce often Female squid, octopuses, and cuttlefish end life with a bang. Usually, these soft-bodied cephalopods die after a single, end-of-life reproductive blaze of glory. But scientists have recently learned that one deep-red, foot-long cephalopod breaks this deadly pattern. Expedition Log 04.22.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 6 Vent communities at Alarcón Rise and Glitter Lake Kris Walz writes: Today is Earth Day, a perfect day to be afloat on the surface of the ocean, exploring the deep-sea communities thousands of meters below. Over 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans making the seafloor one of the world’s largest habitats. Covering … Expedition Log 04.21.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 5 Hydrothermal vents at Alarcón Rise Corinna Breusing writes: 6 a.m.: Time to get up to watch the launch of the ROV Doc Ricketts in 30 minutes. It will take about 1.5 hours for the ROV to reach the seafloor and allow us to take another glimpse at the mysterious world of deep-sea vents in the Gulf of California. … Expedition Log 04.20.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 4 Plumes of black smoke Shannon Johnson: Today was an amazing day of exploration and discovery at one of the most exciting natural habitats of the deep sea—black smokers. We explored enormous hydrothermal vent chimneys, majestic columns eight to 37 meters tall, emitting voluminous plumes of black smoke. The chimneys were covered with dense thickets of … Expedition Log 04.19.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 3 Mounds and chimneys in Pescadero Basin Greg Rouse writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin to continue exploring the active mounds and chimneys in the area at 3,700 meters depth and to document and collect various animals. These biological collections are important as they will allow us to compare vent systems further south on the … Expedition Log 04.18.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 2 Riftia, the Reigning Queen Verena Tunnicliffe writes: Nestled in a very deep valley in the Gulf of California lies what we’ve called the “Mermaid Castle” where tubeworms and anemones sway in the wafting warm waters. Well, it did look a bit like a fantasy land to us! So close to land, the seafloor slumps to … Expedition Log 04.17.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 1 Lines all clear Shana Gofffredi writes: At 7:03 AM, we set sail on a cool overcast day from La Paz, Mexico, aboard the R/V Western Flyer. The 10 scientists onboard all specialize in various aspects of deep-sea biology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and microbiology. The main goal for the expedition is to explore newly discovered deep-sea hydrothermal … Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
Expedition Log 05.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 4 Mysterious rock mounds Susan von Thun writes: Today we explored the San Clemente Fault Bank (see map) and were intrigued by what we found. Along the fault, we found a vast expanse of rock mounds made of some kind of precipitated mineral. The mounds formed in areas where chemicals seeping through the seafloor met with … News 05.11.15 Ocean head count: Scientists develop new methods to track ocean biodiversity May 11, 2015 - How can you track changes in complex marine ecosystems over time? MBARI scientists are part of a team trying to do just this with a five-year, $7 million grant through the National Ocean Partnership Program. Expedition Log 05.11.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 3 Fault system off northern Baja California Eve Lundsten and Susan von Thun write: Today we explored another section of the fault system off northern Baja California that had been previously mapped with MBARI’s AUV. The AUV mapping surveys were conducted in areas where Chief Scientist Charlie Paull suspected that faults are present. With these one-meter-resolution … Expedition Log 05.10.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 2 Understanding offshore faults Aaron Micallef writes: Offshore faults are important sources of earthquakes and associated tsunamis. To investigate the occurrence of offshore faults, marine geologists look for two kinds of evidence. The first is topographic, such as a linear escarpment (an elongated change in slope gradient) or abrupt changes in the form and orientation of … Expedition Log 05.07.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 1 Sampling sediment at Coronado Canyon On this expedition we are exploring the offshore extensions of tectonic faults that cross the northern Baja California peninsula or run offshore parallel to the Baja peninsula and coastline of Southern California. These faults are believed to be part of a system of faults that extends northward, crossing the U.S.-Mexico … Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 9 Rich biodiversity at Pescadero Basin Yossellin Tapia De la O writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin, which is, undoubtedly, an exceptional place that we had to revisit with its active chimneys and mounds, and the rich biodiversity they nourish. During the survey with the ROV, we were often very close to colonies of Riftia or Oasisia, and … Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 8 Returning to hydrothermal vents at Pescadero Basin Bob Vrijenhoek writes: Today we finished the last dive of Leg 6. It was a productive day and it started somewhat auspiciously. The wind was blowing close to 20 knots at 6:00 a.m., just before launch time. Would it increase or decrease during the next half hour? Luckily for … Expedition Log 04.23.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 7 Vesicomyid clams Elena Krylova writes: Vesicomyid clams are conspicuous and consistent members of hydrothermal vent and hydrocarbon seep communities worldwide. Nevertheless, they remain one of the most poorly understood bivalves. Two vesicomyid species were described from the Gulf of California by the American mollusc expert William Healey Dall more than 100 years ago. Those clams … News 04.22.15 Vampire squid live long and reproduce often Female squid, octopuses, and cuttlefish end life with a bang. Usually, these soft-bodied cephalopods die after a single, end-of-life reproductive blaze of glory. But scientists have recently learned that one deep-red, foot-long cephalopod breaks this deadly pattern. Expedition Log 04.22.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 6 Vent communities at Alarcón Rise and Glitter Lake Kris Walz writes: Today is Earth Day, a perfect day to be afloat on the surface of the ocean, exploring the deep-sea communities thousands of meters below. Over 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans making the seafloor one of the world’s largest habitats. Covering … Expedition Log 04.21.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 5 Hydrothermal vents at Alarcón Rise Corinna Breusing writes: 6 a.m.: Time to get up to watch the launch of the ROV Doc Ricketts in 30 minutes. It will take about 1.5 hours for the ROV to reach the seafloor and allow us to take another glimpse at the mysterious world of deep-sea vents in the Gulf of California. … Expedition Log 04.20.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 4 Plumes of black smoke Shannon Johnson: Today was an amazing day of exploration and discovery at one of the most exciting natural habitats of the deep sea—black smokers. We explored enormous hydrothermal vent chimneys, majestic columns eight to 37 meters tall, emitting voluminous plumes of black smoke. The chimneys were covered with dense thickets of … Expedition Log 04.19.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 3 Mounds and chimneys in Pescadero Basin Greg Rouse writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin to continue exploring the active mounds and chimneys in the area at 3,700 meters depth and to document and collect various animals. These biological collections are important as they will allow us to compare vent systems further south on the … Expedition Log 04.18.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 2 Riftia, the Reigning Queen Verena Tunnicliffe writes: Nestled in a very deep valley in the Gulf of California lies what we’ve called the “Mermaid Castle” where tubeworms and anemones sway in the wafting warm waters. Well, it did look a bit like a fantasy land to us! So close to land, the seafloor slumps to … Expedition Log 04.17.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 1 Lines all clear Shana Gofffredi writes: At 7:03 AM, we set sail on a cool overcast day from La Paz, Mexico, aboard the R/V Western Flyer. The 10 scientists onboard all specialize in various aspects of deep-sea biology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and microbiology. The main goal for the expedition is to explore newly discovered deep-sea hydrothermal … Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
News 05.11.15 Ocean head count: Scientists develop new methods to track ocean biodiversity May 11, 2015 - How can you track changes in complex marine ecosystems over time? MBARI scientists are part of a team trying to do just this with a five-year, $7 million grant through the National Ocean Partnership Program. Expedition Log 05.11.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 3 Fault system off northern Baja California Eve Lundsten and Susan von Thun write: Today we explored another section of the fault system off northern Baja California that had been previously mapped with MBARI’s AUV. The AUV mapping surveys were conducted in areas where Chief Scientist Charlie Paull suspected that faults are present. With these one-meter-resolution … Expedition Log 05.10.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 2 Understanding offshore faults Aaron Micallef writes: Offshore faults are important sources of earthquakes and associated tsunamis. To investigate the occurrence of offshore faults, marine geologists look for two kinds of evidence. The first is topographic, such as a linear escarpment (an elongated change in slope gradient) or abrupt changes in the form and orientation of … Expedition Log 05.07.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 1 Sampling sediment at Coronado Canyon On this expedition we are exploring the offshore extensions of tectonic faults that cross the northern Baja California peninsula or run offshore parallel to the Baja peninsula and coastline of Southern California. These faults are believed to be part of a system of faults that extends northward, crossing the U.S.-Mexico … Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 9 Rich biodiversity at Pescadero Basin Yossellin Tapia De la O writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin, which is, undoubtedly, an exceptional place that we had to revisit with its active chimneys and mounds, and the rich biodiversity they nourish. During the survey with the ROV, we were often very close to colonies of Riftia or Oasisia, and … Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 8 Returning to hydrothermal vents at Pescadero Basin Bob Vrijenhoek writes: Today we finished the last dive of Leg 6. It was a productive day and it started somewhat auspiciously. The wind was blowing close to 20 knots at 6:00 a.m., just before launch time. Would it increase or decrease during the next half hour? Luckily for … Expedition Log 04.23.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 7 Vesicomyid clams Elena Krylova writes: Vesicomyid clams are conspicuous and consistent members of hydrothermal vent and hydrocarbon seep communities worldwide. Nevertheless, they remain one of the most poorly understood bivalves. Two vesicomyid species were described from the Gulf of California by the American mollusc expert William Healey Dall more than 100 years ago. Those clams … News 04.22.15 Vampire squid live long and reproduce often Female squid, octopuses, and cuttlefish end life with a bang. Usually, these soft-bodied cephalopods die after a single, end-of-life reproductive blaze of glory. But scientists have recently learned that one deep-red, foot-long cephalopod breaks this deadly pattern. Expedition Log 04.22.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 6 Vent communities at Alarcón Rise and Glitter Lake Kris Walz writes: Today is Earth Day, a perfect day to be afloat on the surface of the ocean, exploring the deep-sea communities thousands of meters below. Over 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans making the seafloor one of the world’s largest habitats. Covering … Expedition Log 04.21.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 5 Hydrothermal vents at Alarcón Rise Corinna Breusing writes: 6 a.m.: Time to get up to watch the launch of the ROV Doc Ricketts in 30 minutes. It will take about 1.5 hours for the ROV to reach the seafloor and allow us to take another glimpse at the mysterious world of deep-sea vents in the Gulf of California. … Expedition Log 04.20.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 4 Plumes of black smoke Shannon Johnson: Today was an amazing day of exploration and discovery at one of the most exciting natural habitats of the deep sea—black smokers. We explored enormous hydrothermal vent chimneys, majestic columns eight to 37 meters tall, emitting voluminous plumes of black smoke. The chimneys were covered with dense thickets of … Expedition Log 04.19.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 3 Mounds and chimneys in Pescadero Basin Greg Rouse writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin to continue exploring the active mounds and chimneys in the area at 3,700 meters depth and to document and collect various animals. These biological collections are important as they will allow us to compare vent systems further south on the … Expedition Log 04.18.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 2 Riftia, the Reigning Queen Verena Tunnicliffe writes: Nestled in a very deep valley in the Gulf of California lies what we’ve called the “Mermaid Castle” where tubeworms and anemones sway in the wafting warm waters. Well, it did look a bit like a fantasy land to us! So close to land, the seafloor slumps to … Expedition Log 04.17.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 1 Lines all clear Shana Gofffredi writes: At 7:03 AM, we set sail on a cool overcast day from La Paz, Mexico, aboard the R/V Western Flyer. The 10 scientists onboard all specialize in various aspects of deep-sea biology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and microbiology. The main goal for the expedition is to explore newly discovered deep-sea hydrothermal … Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
Expedition Log 05.11.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 3 Fault system off northern Baja California Eve Lundsten and Susan von Thun write: Today we explored another section of the fault system off northern Baja California that had been previously mapped with MBARI’s AUV. The AUV mapping surveys were conducted in areas where Chief Scientist Charlie Paull suspected that faults are present. With these one-meter-resolution … Expedition Log 05.10.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 2 Understanding offshore faults Aaron Micallef writes: Offshore faults are important sources of earthquakes and associated tsunamis. To investigate the occurrence of offshore faults, marine geologists look for two kinds of evidence. The first is topographic, such as a linear escarpment (an elongated change in slope gradient) or abrupt changes in the form and orientation of … Expedition Log 05.07.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 1 Sampling sediment at Coronado Canyon On this expedition we are exploring the offshore extensions of tectonic faults that cross the northern Baja California peninsula or run offshore parallel to the Baja peninsula and coastline of Southern California. These faults are believed to be part of a system of faults that extends northward, crossing the U.S.-Mexico … Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 9 Rich biodiversity at Pescadero Basin Yossellin Tapia De la O writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin, which is, undoubtedly, an exceptional place that we had to revisit with its active chimneys and mounds, and the rich biodiversity they nourish. During the survey with the ROV, we were often very close to colonies of Riftia or Oasisia, and … Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 8 Returning to hydrothermal vents at Pescadero Basin Bob Vrijenhoek writes: Today we finished the last dive of Leg 6. It was a productive day and it started somewhat auspiciously. The wind was blowing close to 20 knots at 6:00 a.m., just before launch time. Would it increase or decrease during the next half hour? Luckily for … Expedition Log 04.23.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 7 Vesicomyid clams Elena Krylova writes: Vesicomyid clams are conspicuous and consistent members of hydrothermal vent and hydrocarbon seep communities worldwide. Nevertheless, they remain one of the most poorly understood bivalves. Two vesicomyid species were described from the Gulf of California by the American mollusc expert William Healey Dall more than 100 years ago. Those clams … News 04.22.15 Vampire squid live long and reproduce often Female squid, octopuses, and cuttlefish end life with a bang. Usually, these soft-bodied cephalopods die after a single, end-of-life reproductive blaze of glory. But scientists have recently learned that one deep-red, foot-long cephalopod breaks this deadly pattern. Expedition Log 04.22.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 6 Vent communities at Alarcón Rise and Glitter Lake Kris Walz writes: Today is Earth Day, a perfect day to be afloat on the surface of the ocean, exploring the deep-sea communities thousands of meters below. Over 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans making the seafloor one of the world’s largest habitats. Covering … Expedition Log 04.21.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 5 Hydrothermal vents at Alarcón Rise Corinna Breusing writes: 6 a.m.: Time to get up to watch the launch of the ROV Doc Ricketts in 30 minutes. It will take about 1.5 hours for the ROV to reach the seafloor and allow us to take another glimpse at the mysterious world of deep-sea vents in the Gulf of California. … Expedition Log 04.20.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 4 Plumes of black smoke Shannon Johnson: Today was an amazing day of exploration and discovery at one of the most exciting natural habitats of the deep sea—black smokers. We explored enormous hydrothermal vent chimneys, majestic columns eight to 37 meters tall, emitting voluminous plumes of black smoke. The chimneys were covered with dense thickets of … Expedition Log 04.19.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 3 Mounds and chimneys in Pescadero Basin Greg Rouse writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin to continue exploring the active mounds and chimneys in the area at 3,700 meters depth and to document and collect various animals. These biological collections are important as they will allow us to compare vent systems further south on the … Expedition Log 04.18.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 2 Riftia, the Reigning Queen Verena Tunnicliffe writes: Nestled in a very deep valley in the Gulf of California lies what we’ve called the “Mermaid Castle” where tubeworms and anemones sway in the wafting warm waters. Well, it did look a bit like a fantasy land to us! So close to land, the seafloor slumps to … Expedition Log 04.17.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 1 Lines all clear Shana Gofffredi writes: At 7:03 AM, we set sail on a cool overcast day from La Paz, Mexico, aboard the R/V Western Flyer. The 10 scientists onboard all specialize in various aspects of deep-sea biology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and microbiology. The main goal for the expedition is to explore newly discovered deep-sea hydrothermal … Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
Expedition Log 05.10.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 2 Understanding offshore faults Aaron Micallef writes: Offshore faults are important sources of earthquakes and associated tsunamis. To investigate the occurrence of offshore faults, marine geologists look for two kinds of evidence. The first is topographic, such as a linear escarpment (an elongated change in slope gradient) or abrupt changes in the form and orientation of … Expedition Log 05.07.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 1 Sampling sediment at Coronado Canyon On this expedition we are exploring the offshore extensions of tectonic faults that cross the northern Baja California peninsula or run offshore parallel to the Baja peninsula and coastline of Southern California. These faults are believed to be part of a system of faults that extends northward, crossing the U.S.-Mexico … Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 9 Rich biodiversity at Pescadero Basin Yossellin Tapia De la O writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin, which is, undoubtedly, an exceptional place that we had to revisit with its active chimneys and mounds, and the rich biodiversity they nourish. During the survey with the ROV, we were often very close to colonies of Riftia or Oasisia, and … Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 8 Returning to hydrothermal vents at Pescadero Basin Bob Vrijenhoek writes: Today we finished the last dive of Leg 6. It was a productive day and it started somewhat auspiciously. The wind was blowing close to 20 knots at 6:00 a.m., just before launch time. Would it increase or decrease during the next half hour? Luckily for … Expedition Log 04.23.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 7 Vesicomyid clams Elena Krylova writes: Vesicomyid clams are conspicuous and consistent members of hydrothermal vent and hydrocarbon seep communities worldwide. Nevertheless, they remain one of the most poorly understood bivalves. Two vesicomyid species were described from the Gulf of California by the American mollusc expert William Healey Dall more than 100 years ago. Those clams … News 04.22.15 Vampire squid live long and reproduce often Female squid, octopuses, and cuttlefish end life with a bang. Usually, these soft-bodied cephalopods die after a single, end-of-life reproductive blaze of glory. But scientists have recently learned that one deep-red, foot-long cephalopod breaks this deadly pattern. Expedition Log 04.22.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 6 Vent communities at Alarcón Rise and Glitter Lake Kris Walz writes: Today is Earth Day, a perfect day to be afloat on the surface of the ocean, exploring the deep-sea communities thousands of meters below. Over 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans making the seafloor one of the world’s largest habitats. Covering … Expedition Log 04.21.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 5 Hydrothermal vents at Alarcón Rise Corinna Breusing writes: 6 a.m.: Time to get up to watch the launch of the ROV Doc Ricketts in 30 minutes. It will take about 1.5 hours for the ROV to reach the seafloor and allow us to take another glimpse at the mysterious world of deep-sea vents in the Gulf of California. … Expedition Log 04.20.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 4 Plumes of black smoke Shannon Johnson: Today was an amazing day of exploration and discovery at one of the most exciting natural habitats of the deep sea—black smokers. We explored enormous hydrothermal vent chimneys, majestic columns eight to 37 meters tall, emitting voluminous plumes of black smoke. The chimneys were covered with dense thickets of … Expedition Log 04.19.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 3 Mounds and chimneys in Pescadero Basin Greg Rouse writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin to continue exploring the active mounds and chimneys in the area at 3,700 meters depth and to document and collect various animals. These biological collections are important as they will allow us to compare vent systems further south on the … Expedition Log 04.18.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 2 Riftia, the Reigning Queen Verena Tunnicliffe writes: Nestled in a very deep valley in the Gulf of California lies what we’ve called the “Mermaid Castle” where tubeworms and anemones sway in the wafting warm waters. Well, it did look a bit like a fantasy land to us! So close to land, the seafloor slumps to … Expedition Log 04.17.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 1 Lines all clear Shana Gofffredi writes: At 7:03 AM, we set sail on a cool overcast day from La Paz, Mexico, aboard the R/V Western Flyer. The 10 scientists onboard all specialize in various aspects of deep-sea biology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and microbiology. The main goal for the expedition is to explore newly discovered deep-sea hydrothermal … Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
Expedition Log 05.07.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 7 – Seafloor Faults – Log 1 Sampling sediment at Coronado Canyon On this expedition we are exploring the offshore extensions of tectonic faults that cross the northern Baja California peninsula or run offshore parallel to the Baja peninsula and coastline of Southern California. These faults are believed to be part of a system of faults that extends northward, crossing the U.S.-Mexico … Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 9 Rich biodiversity at Pescadero Basin Yossellin Tapia De la O writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin, which is, undoubtedly, an exceptional place that we had to revisit with its active chimneys and mounds, and the rich biodiversity they nourish. During the survey with the ROV, we were often very close to colonies of Riftia or Oasisia, and … Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 8 Returning to hydrothermal vents at Pescadero Basin Bob Vrijenhoek writes: Today we finished the last dive of Leg 6. It was a productive day and it started somewhat auspiciously. The wind was blowing close to 20 knots at 6:00 a.m., just before launch time. Would it increase or decrease during the next half hour? Luckily for … Expedition Log 04.23.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 7 Vesicomyid clams Elena Krylova writes: Vesicomyid clams are conspicuous and consistent members of hydrothermal vent and hydrocarbon seep communities worldwide. Nevertheless, they remain one of the most poorly understood bivalves. Two vesicomyid species were described from the Gulf of California by the American mollusc expert William Healey Dall more than 100 years ago. Those clams … News 04.22.15 Vampire squid live long and reproduce often Female squid, octopuses, and cuttlefish end life with a bang. Usually, these soft-bodied cephalopods die after a single, end-of-life reproductive blaze of glory. But scientists have recently learned that one deep-red, foot-long cephalopod breaks this deadly pattern. Expedition Log 04.22.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 6 Vent communities at Alarcón Rise and Glitter Lake Kris Walz writes: Today is Earth Day, a perfect day to be afloat on the surface of the ocean, exploring the deep-sea communities thousands of meters below. Over 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans making the seafloor one of the world’s largest habitats. Covering … Expedition Log 04.21.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 5 Hydrothermal vents at Alarcón Rise Corinna Breusing writes: 6 a.m.: Time to get up to watch the launch of the ROV Doc Ricketts in 30 minutes. It will take about 1.5 hours for the ROV to reach the seafloor and allow us to take another glimpse at the mysterious world of deep-sea vents in the Gulf of California. … Expedition Log 04.20.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 4 Plumes of black smoke Shannon Johnson: Today was an amazing day of exploration and discovery at one of the most exciting natural habitats of the deep sea—black smokers. We explored enormous hydrothermal vent chimneys, majestic columns eight to 37 meters tall, emitting voluminous plumes of black smoke. The chimneys were covered with dense thickets of … Expedition Log 04.19.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 3 Mounds and chimneys in Pescadero Basin Greg Rouse writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin to continue exploring the active mounds and chimneys in the area at 3,700 meters depth and to document and collect various animals. These biological collections are important as they will allow us to compare vent systems further south on the … Expedition Log 04.18.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 2 Riftia, the Reigning Queen Verena Tunnicliffe writes: Nestled in a very deep valley in the Gulf of California lies what we’ve called the “Mermaid Castle” where tubeworms and anemones sway in the wafting warm waters. Well, it did look a bit like a fantasy land to us! So close to land, the seafloor slumps to … Expedition Log 04.17.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 1 Lines all clear Shana Gofffredi writes: At 7:03 AM, we set sail on a cool overcast day from La Paz, Mexico, aboard the R/V Western Flyer. The 10 scientists onboard all specialize in various aspects of deep-sea biology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and microbiology. The main goal for the expedition is to explore newly discovered deep-sea hydrothermal … Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 9 Rich biodiversity at Pescadero Basin Yossellin Tapia De la O writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin, which is, undoubtedly, an exceptional place that we had to revisit with its active chimneys and mounds, and the rich biodiversity they nourish. During the survey with the ROV, we were often very close to colonies of Riftia or Oasisia, and … Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 8 Returning to hydrothermal vents at Pescadero Basin Bob Vrijenhoek writes: Today we finished the last dive of Leg 6. It was a productive day and it started somewhat auspiciously. The wind was blowing close to 20 knots at 6:00 a.m., just before launch time. Would it increase or decrease during the next half hour? Luckily for … Expedition Log 04.23.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 7 Vesicomyid clams Elena Krylova writes: Vesicomyid clams are conspicuous and consistent members of hydrothermal vent and hydrocarbon seep communities worldwide. Nevertheless, they remain one of the most poorly understood bivalves. Two vesicomyid species were described from the Gulf of California by the American mollusc expert William Healey Dall more than 100 years ago. Those clams … News 04.22.15 Vampire squid live long and reproduce often Female squid, octopuses, and cuttlefish end life with a bang. Usually, these soft-bodied cephalopods die after a single, end-of-life reproductive blaze of glory. But scientists have recently learned that one deep-red, foot-long cephalopod breaks this deadly pattern. Expedition Log 04.22.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 6 Vent communities at Alarcón Rise and Glitter Lake Kris Walz writes: Today is Earth Day, a perfect day to be afloat on the surface of the ocean, exploring the deep-sea communities thousands of meters below. Over 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans making the seafloor one of the world’s largest habitats. Covering … Expedition Log 04.21.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 5 Hydrothermal vents at Alarcón Rise Corinna Breusing writes: 6 a.m.: Time to get up to watch the launch of the ROV Doc Ricketts in 30 minutes. It will take about 1.5 hours for the ROV to reach the seafloor and allow us to take another glimpse at the mysterious world of deep-sea vents in the Gulf of California. … Expedition Log 04.20.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 4 Plumes of black smoke Shannon Johnson: Today was an amazing day of exploration and discovery at one of the most exciting natural habitats of the deep sea—black smokers. We explored enormous hydrothermal vent chimneys, majestic columns eight to 37 meters tall, emitting voluminous plumes of black smoke. The chimneys were covered with dense thickets of … Expedition Log 04.19.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 3 Mounds and chimneys in Pescadero Basin Greg Rouse writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin to continue exploring the active mounds and chimneys in the area at 3,700 meters depth and to document and collect various animals. These biological collections are important as they will allow us to compare vent systems further south on the … Expedition Log 04.18.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 2 Riftia, the Reigning Queen Verena Tunnicliffe writes: Nestled in a very deep valley in the Gulf of California lies what we’ve called the “Mermaid Castle” where tubeworms and anemones sway in the wafting warm waters. Well, it did look a bit like a fantasy land to us! So close to land, the seafloor slumps to … Expedition Log 04.17.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 1 Lines all clear Shana Gofffredi writes: At 7:03 AM, we set sail on a cool overcast day from La Paz, Mexico, aboard the R/V Western Flyer. The 10 scientists onboard all specialize in various aspects of deep-sea biology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and microbiology. The main goal for the expedition is to explore newly discovered deep-sea hydrothermal … Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
Expedition Log 04.24.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 8 Returning to hydrothermal vents at Pescadero Basin Bob Vrijenhoek writes: Today we finished the last dive of Leg 6. It was a productive day and it started somewhat auspiciously. The wind was blowing close to 20 knots at 6:00 a.m., just before launch time. Would it increase or decrease during the next half hour? Luckily for … Expedition Log 04.23.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 7 Vesicomyid clams Elena Krylova writes: Vesicomyid clams are conspicuous and consistent members of hydrothermal vent and hydrocarbon seep communities worldwide. Nevertheless, they remain one of the most poorly understood bivalves. Two vesicomyid species were described from the Gulf of California by the American mollusc expert William Healey Dall more than 100 years ago. Those clams … News 04.22.15 Vampire squid live long and reproduce often Female squid, octopuses, and cuttlefish end life with a bang. Usually, these soft-bodied cephalopods die after a single, end-of-life reproductive blaze of glory. But scientists have recently learned that one deep-red, foot-long cephalopod breaks this deadly pattern. Expedition Log 04.22.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 6 Vent communities at Alarcón Rise and Glitter Lake Kris Walz writes: Today is Earth Day, a perfect day to be afloat on the surface of the ocean, exploring the deep-sea communities thousands of meters below. Over 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans making the seafloor one of the world’s largest habitats. Covering … Expedition Log 04.21.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 5 Hydrothermal vents at Alarcón Rise Corinna Breusing writes: 6 a.m.: Time to get up to watch the launch of the ROV Doc Ricketts in 30 minutes. It will take about 1.5 hours for the ROV to reach the seafloor and allow us to take another glimpse at the mysterious world of deep-sea vents in the Gulf of California. … Expedition Log 04.20.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 4 Plumes of black smoke Shannon Johnson: Today was an amazing day of exploration and discovery at one of the most exciting natural habitats of the deep sea—black smokers. We explored enormous hydrothermal vent chimneys, majestic columns eight to 37 meters tall, emitting voluminous plumes of black smoke. The chimneys were covered with dense thickets of … Expedition Log 04.19.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 3 Mounds and chimneys in Pescadero Basin Greg Rouse writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin to continue exploring the active mounds and chimneys in the area at 3,700 meters depth and to document and collect various animals. These biological collections are important as they will allow us to compare vent systems further south on the … Expedition Log 04.18.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 2 Riftia, the Reigning Queen Verena Tunnicliffe writes: Nestled in a very deep valley in the Gulf of California lies what we’ve called the “Mermaid Castle” where tubeworms and anemones sway in the wafting warm waters. Well, it did look a bit like a fantasy land to us! So close to land, the seafloor slumps to … Expedition Log 04.17.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 1 Lines all clear Shana Gofffredi writes: At 7:03 AM, we set sail on a cool overcast day from La Paz, Mexico, aboard the R/V Western Flyer. The 10 scientists onboard all specialize in various aspects of deep-sea biology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and microbiology. The main goal for the expedition is to explore newly discovered deep-sea hydrothermal … Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
Expedition Log 04.23.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 7 Vesicomyid clams Elena Krylova writes: Vesicomyid clams are conspicuous and consistent members of hydrothermal vent and hydrocarbon seep communities worldwide. Nevertheless, they remain one of the most poorly understood bivalves. Two vesicomyid species were described from the Gulf of California by the American mollusc expert William Healey Dall more than 100 years ago. Those clams … News 04.22.15 Vampire squid live long and reproduce often Female squid, octopuses, and cuttlefish end life with a bang. Usually, these soft-bodied cephalopods die after a single, end-of-life reproductive blaze of glory. But scientists have recently learned that one deep-red, foot-long cephalopod breaks this deadly pattern. Expedition Log 04.22.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 6 Vent communities at Alarcón Rise and Glitter Lake Kris Walz writes: Today is Earth Day, a perfect day to be afloat on the surface of the ocean, exploring the deep-sea communities thousands of meters below. Over 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans making the seafloor one of the world’s largest habitats. Covering … Expedition Log 04.21.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 5 Hydrothermal vents at Alarcón Rise Corinna Breusing writes: 6 a.m.: Time to get up to watch the launch of the ROV Doc Ricketts in 30 minutes. It will take about 1.5 hours for the ROV to reach the seafloor and allow us to take another glimpse at the mysterious world of deep-sea vents in the Gulf of California. … Expedition Log 04.20.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 4 Plumes of black smoke Shannon Johnson: Today was an amazing day of exploration and discovery at one of the most exciting natural habitats of the deep sea—black smokers. We explored enormous hydrothermal vent chimneys, majestic columns eight to 37 meters tall, emitting voluminous plumes of black smoke. The chimneys were covered with dense thickets of … Expedition Log 04.19.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 3 Mounds and chimneys in Pescadero Basin Greg Rouse writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin to continue exploring the active mounds and chimneys in the area at 3,700 meters depth and to document and collect various animals. These biological collections are important as they will allow us to compare vent systems further south on the … Expedition Log 04.18.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 2 Riftia, the Reigning Queen Verena Tunnicliffe writes: Nestled in a very deep valley in the Gulf of California lies what we’ve called the “Mermaid Castle” where tubeworms and anemones sway in the wafting warm waters. Well, it did look a bit like a fantasy land to us! So close to land, the seafloor slumps to … Expedition Log 04.17.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 1 Lines all clear Shana Gofffredi writes: At 7:03 AM, we set sail on a cool overcast day from La Paz, Mexico, aboard the R/V Western Flyer. The 10 scientists onboard all specialize in various aspects of deep-sea biology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and microbiology. The main goal for the expedition is to explore newly discovered deep-sea hydrothermal … Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
News 04.22.15 Vampire squid live long and reproduce often Female squid, octopuses, and cuttlefish end life with a bang. Usually, these soft-bodied cephalopods die after a single, end-of-life reproductive blaze of glory. But scientists have recently learned that one deep-red, foot-long cephalopod breaks this deadly pattern. Expedition Log 04.22.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 6 Vent communities at Alarcón Rise and Glitter Lake Kris Walz writes: Today is Earth Day, a perfect day to be afloat on the surface of the ocean, exploring the deep-sea communities thousands of meters below. Over 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans making the seafloor one of the world’s largest habitats. Covering … Expedition Log 04.21.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 5 Hydrothermal vents at Alarcón Rise Corinna Breusing writes: 6 a.m.: Time to get up to watch the launch of the ROV Doc Ricketts in 30 minutes. It will take about 1.5 hours for the ROV to reach the seafloor and allow us to take another glimpse at the mysterious world of deep-sea vents in the Gulf of California. … Expedition Log 04.20.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 4 Plumes of black smoke Shannon Johnson: Today was an amazing day of exploration and discovery at one of the most exciting natural habitats of the deep sea—black smokers. We explored enormous hydrothermal vent chimneys, majestic columns eight to 37 meters tall, emitting voluminous plumes of black smoke. The chimneys were covered with dense thickets of … Expedition Log 04.19.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 3 Mounds and chimneys in Pescadero Basin Greg Rouse writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin to continue exploring the active mounds and chimneys in the area at 3,700 meters depth and to document and collect various animals. These biological collections are important as they will allow us to compare vent systems further south on the … Expedition Log 04.18.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 2 Riftia, the Reigning Queen Verena Tunnicliffe writes: Nestled in a very deep valley in the Gulf of California lies what we’ve called the “Mermaid Castle” where tubeworms and anemones sway in the wafting warm waters. Well, it did look a bit like a fantasy land to us! So close to land, the seafloor slumps to … Expedition Log 04.17.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 1 Lines all clear Shana Gofffredi writes: At 7:03 AM, we set sail on a cool overcast day from La Paz, Mexico, aboard the R/V Western Flyer. The 10 scientists onboard all specialize in various aspects of deep-sea biology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and microbiology. The main goal for the expedition is to explore newly discovered deep-sea hydrothermal … Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
Expedition Log 04.22.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 6 Vent communities at Alarcón Rise and Glitter Lake Kris Walz writes: Today is Earth Day, a perfect day to be afloat on the surface of the ocean, exploring the deep-sea communities thousands of meters below. Over 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans making the seafloor one of the world’s largest habitats. Covering … Expedition Log 04.21.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 5 Hydrothermal vents at Alarcón Rise Corinna Breusing writes: 6 a.m.: Time to get up to watch the launch of the ROV Doc Ricketts in 30 minutes. It will take about 1.5 hours for the ROV to reach the seafloor and allow us to take another glimpse at the mysterious world of deep-sea vents in the Gulf of California. … Expedition Log 04.20.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 4 Plumes of black smoke Shannon Johnson: Today was an amazing day of exploration and discovery at one of the most exciting natural habitats of the deep sea—black smokers. We explored enormous hydrothermal vent chimneys, majestic columns eight to 37 meters tall, emitting voluminous plumes of black smoke. The chimneys were covered with dense thickets of … Expedition Log 04.19.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 3 Mounds and chimneys in Pescadero Basin Greg Rouse writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin to continue exploring the active mounds and chimneys in the area at 3,700 meters depth and to document and collect various animals. These biological collections are important as they will allow us to compare vent systems further south on the … Expedition Log 04.18.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 2 Riftia, the Reigning Queen Verena Tunnicliffe writes: Nestled in a very deep valley in the Gulf of California lies what we’ve called the “Mermaid Castle” where tubeworms and anemones sway in the wafting warm waters. Well, it did look a bit like a fantasy land to us! So close to land, the seafloor slumps to … Expedition Log 04.17.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 1 Lines all clear Shana Gofffredi writes: At 7:03 AM, we set sail on a cool overcast day from La Paz, Mexico, aboard the R/V Western Flyer. The 10 scientists onboard all specialize in various aspects of deep-sea biology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and microbiology. The main goal for the expedition is to explore newly discovered deep-sea hydrothermal … Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
Expedition Log 04.21.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 5 Hydrothermal vents at Alarcón Rise Corinna Breusing writes: 6 a.m.: Time to get up to watch the launch of the ROV Doc Ricketts in 30 minutes. It will take about 1.5 hours for the ROV to reach the seafloor and allow us to take another glimpse at the mysterious world of deep-sea vents in the Gulf of California. … Expedition Log 04.20.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 4 Plumes of black smoke Shannon Johnson: Today was an amazing day of exploration and discovery at one of the most exciting natural habitats of the deep sea—black smokers. We explored enormous hydrothermal vent chimneys, majestic columns eight to 37 meters tall, emitting voluminous plumes of black smoke. The chimneys were covered with dense thickets of … Expedition Log 04.19.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 3 Mounds and chimneys in Pescadero Basin Greg Rouse writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin to continue exploring the active mounds and chimneys in the area at 3,700 meters depth and to document and collect various animals. These biological collections are important as they will allow us to compare vent systems further south on the … Expedition Log 04.18.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 2 Riftia, the Reigning Queen Verena Tunnicliffe writes: Nestled in a very deep valley in the Gulf of California lies what we’ve called the “Mermaid Castle” where tubeworms and anemones sway in the wafting warm waters. Well, it did look a bit like a fantasy land to us! So close to land, the seafloor slumps to … Expedition Log 04.17.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 1 Lines all clear Shana Gofffredi writes: At 7:03 AM, we set sail on a cool overcast day from La Paz, Mexico, aboard the R/V Western Flyer. The 10 scientists onboard all specialize in various aspects of deep-sea biology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and microbiology. The main goal for the expedition is to explore newly discovered deep-sea hydrothermal … Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
Expedition Log 04.20.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 4 Plumes of black smoke Shannon Johnson: Today was an amazing day of exploration and discovery at one of the most exciting natural habitats of the deep sea—black smokers. We explored enormous hydrothermal vent chimneys, majestic columns eight to 37 meters tall, emitting voluminous plumes of black smoke. The chimneys were covered with dense thickets of … Expedition Log 04.19.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 3 Mounds and chimneys in Pescadero Basin Greg Rouse writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin to continue exploring the active mounds and chimneys in the area at 3,700 meters depth and to document and collect various animals. These biological collections are important as they will allow us to compare vent systems further south on the … Expedition Log 04.18.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 2 Riftia, the Reigning Queen Verena Tunnicliffe writes: Nestled in a very deep valley in the Gulf of California lies what we’ve called the “Mermaid Castle” where tubeworms and anemones sway in the wafting warm waters. Well, it did look a bit like a fantasy land to us! So close to land, the seafloor slumps to … Expedition Log 04.17.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 1 Lines all clear Shana Gofffredi writes: At 7:03 AM, we set sail on a cool overcast day from La Paz, Mexico, aboard the R/V Western Flyer. The 10 scientists onboard all specialize in various aspects of deep-sea biology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and microbiology. The main goal for the expedition is to explore newly discovered deep-sea hydrothermal … Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
Expedition Log 04.19.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 3 Mounds and chimneys in Pescadero Basin Greg Rouse writes: Today we returned to Pescadero Basin to continue exploring the active mounds and chimneys in the area at 3,700 meters depth and to document and collect various animals. These biological collections are important as they will allow us to compare vent systems further south on the … Expedition Log 04.18.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 2 Riftia, the Reigning Queen Verena Tunnicliffe writes: Nestled in a very deep valley in the Gulf of California lies what we’ve called the “Mermaid Castle” where tubeworms and anemones sway in the wafting warm waters. Well, it did look a bit like a fantasy land to us! So close to land, the seafloor slumps to … Expedition Log 04.17.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 1 Lines all clear Shana Gofffredi writes: At 7:03 AM, we set sail on a cool overcast day from La Paz, Mexico, aboard the R/V Western Flyer. The 10 scientists onboard all specialize in various aspects of deep-sea biology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and microbiology. The main goal for the expedition is to explore newly discovered deep-sea hydrothermal … Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
Expedition Log 04.18.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 2 Riftia, the Reigning Queen Verena Tunnicliffe writes: Nestled in a very deep valley in the Gulf of California lies what we’ve called the “Mermaid Castle” where tubeworms and anemones sway in the wafting warm waters. Well, it did look a bit like a fantasy land to us! So close to land, the seafloor slumps to … Expedition Log 04.17.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 1 Lines all clear Shana Gofffredi writes: At 7:03 AM, we set sail on a cool overcast day from La Paz, Mexico, aboard the R/V Western Flyer. The 10 scientists onboard all specialize in various aspects of deep-sea biology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and microbiology. The main goal for the expedition is to explore newly discovered deep-sea hydrothermal … Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
Expedition Log 04.17.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 6 – Vents and Seeps – Log 1 Lines all clear Shana Gofffredi writes: At 7:03 AM, we set sail on a cool overcast day from La Paz, Mexico, aboard the R/V Western Flyer. The 10 scientists onboard all specialize in various aspects of deep-sea biology, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and microbiology. The main goal for the expedition is to explore newly discovered deep-sea hydrothermal … Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
Expedition Log 04.13.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 11 Wrapping up the Volcanoes and Seamounts leg Dave Clague writes: This has been a great cruise with almost all of our initial goals met and some new discoveries added on top. As Rob Zierenberg noted yesterday, numbers sometimes tell a story and here are some more from this cruise. We collected 191 lava samples, 14 samples … Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. … Previous 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 … 27 Next
Expedition Log 04.12.15 Gulf of California 2015, Leg 5 – Volcanoes and Seamounts – Log 10 Collecting hydrothermal fluid Rob Zierenberg writes: The number for today seems to be 33—the current wind speed in knots. Waves are pounding into the ship and we cannot launch the ROV in this weather. Everyone was really looking forward to today’s dive, which was in Pescadero Basin, the next spreading segment north of the Alarcón Rise. …