Jeff DelmericoNOAA Research Cruise Days 3-5
I’ve been busy learning many new things on board the Okeanos Explorer, and over the last few days I have been further integrated into the ROV team. They have taught me a few different positions, and in the last day or two, I’ve been working those jobs instead of just observing. I first learned how […]
NOAA Research Cruise Days 1 & 2
I’m currently onboard the Okeanos Explorer, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ship that is exploring the ocean floor with a robotic submersible. In particular, a team of scientists is investigating the geology and marine life near the continental shelf off the coast of the Northeastern US. The ship is set up for telepresence, […]