Port stop in Newport, Oregon 45o 37.5′ N 124o 02.7′ W We entered Yaquina Bay in Newport, Oregon, this morning in heavy fog. The sun broke out just as we passed under the iconic Highway 101 bridge. We tied up promptly at 10:00 a.m. and everyone evaporated from the ship! We will resume the logs when we depart again on August 8. The science party for the first leg of the Northern 2016 Expedition, with the ROV Doc Ricketts. From left to right: Rob Young, Jenny Paduan, Shannon Johnson, Morgane Le Saout, Corinna Breusing, Kris Walz, Stephanie Ross, Greg Rouse, Jim McClain, Rob Zierenberg, Dave Clague. Looking back at the Yaquina Bay Bridge and the fog from the bay. Share About Northern 2016 Expedition From July 26 to August 16, 2016, MBARI researchers used the R/V Western Flyer and the remotely operated vehicle Doc Ricketts to study underwater volcanoes off the coast of Oregon and Washington. They documented their expedition in stunning photos and daily blog entries. Like this? Share it! Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Email
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