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Beatriz Naranjo-Elizondo is a research assistant at the Centro de Investigación en Ciencias del Mar y Limnología (CIMAR-Marine Science and Limnology Research Center), University of Costa Rica. She has a B.Sc. in Biology from the Universidad de Costa Rica, same institution where she got a Lic. in Biology with emphasis in Zoology. She has published … Continued
Leighton Rolley – one of the lead marine technicians on R/V Falkor – has a reputation for wild ideas. When he suggested I use the manipulator arm on our Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV SuBastian) to make a painting, I did not want to get my hopes up that such a unique opportunity might be possible. … Continued
At the end of another long work day, I empty my pockets: zip ties, a hex wrench, miscellaneous combination wrenches, tubes of o-ring lubricant, several gloves (bizarrely, an odd number), rolls of electrical tape, various wires, nuts and washers, and a couple candy wrappers. This odd collection of tools and materials illustrates the science I … Continued
After a 12-hour dive, we watch as ROV SuBastian returns safely to the aft deck of R/V Falkor. When the 6,000-pound remote-operated vehicle (ROV) is secure, we grab our buckets, eager to get our hands on fresh sediment cores. Collected from the sea floor just over 2,000 feet below us, these cores provide valuable insight … Continued
This multidisciplinary cruise led by Dr. Peter Girguis of Harvard University tested new instruments that can work autonomously in undersea environments, much like future NASA ocean exploration robots aim to do. Researchers sought to characterize venting and seeping environments and biology off the coast of Southern California. During the 2018 "Characterizing Venting" cruise, ROV SuBastian … Continued
This multidisciplinary cruise led by Drs. Scott Wankel and Anna Michel of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution utilized novel instruments and techniques to better understand the processes responsible for the transfer of methane from the seafloor: first into the ocean waters, and in some circumstances possibly into the shallow ocean and overlying atmosphere. During the 2018 … Continued
As an artist, I have long been inspired by remote environments that thrive in extreme conditions and transform our understanding of life. Enveloping the viewer in atmospheric, outsize scenes of bizarre sea creatures and remote habitats, my paintings aim to evoke the immersive experience of exploration and discovery. I am thrilled to be joining this … Continued
In 1882, the USS Albatross set sail from Wilmington, Delaware with orders to carry out hydrographic and biological investigations in and around US waters. The USS Albatross was regarded as the first purpose-built research vessel, and was equipped with many of the latest technologies. She was renowned for numerous expeditions, and worked for the better … Continued
Scientists are always interested where hydrothermal vents are located. However, when a new field is discovered with properties not previously seen, the excitement reaches a whole new level.
Dr. Betsy Pugel hails from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and has spent the past five years as the Deputy to the Planetary Protection Officer at NASA Headquarters. She thrives in environments where invention and collaboration are needed for resolving unique challenges. She has worked on a range of missions for NASA, including the … Continued
