Exploring the Submerged New World 2012: Image and Video Gallery: NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research

Image and Video Gallery

This page contains photos associated with the Exploring the Submerged New World 2012 expedition. Click on any image or video to view a larger version and for additional information.

Sampling Bedrock

Divers had success early on sampling bedrock chert at Unit 2 of the Brownstone site.

Thunderstorms

The team continued to face Thunderstorms which pelted them with heavy rains, high winds, and large swells.

Bad Weather

Bad weather forced the team to repair one of the dredge engines and replace the datum post at the Brownstone site.

Datum Post

Hammering the datum post in place (Dr. Hemmings).

Hose Recover

The research crew and R/V Weatherbird II crew recovering the 200 ft of 6 inch induction dredge hose.

Divers

Divers preparing to go in (Dr. Hemmings, Ryan Duggins, Kim Smith, Jennifer Adler, and David Ulloa).

Dredge Hose

The research team redeploying the dredge hose from the R/V Weatherbird II.

Team Meeting

The research team meeting to discuss the daily activities (Dr. Hemmings, Ryan Duggins, Ben Wells, Jennifer Adler, and David Ulloa).

Excavation

The research team divers positioning the end of the dredge hose for excavation.

Rough Seas

Facing the prospect of rougher seas, the team decided to retrieve the dredge and screen.

Rainbow

David Ulloa records video while a rainbow breaks through the clouds behind him.

Repairs

A view of Weatherbird II's stern, showing the floating dock and dredge hose undergoing repairs.

St. Petersburg

The R/V Weatherbird II dockside in St. Petersburg, Florida.

A-frame

Crewmembers use the ship's A-frame to hoist the dredge and floating collection screen into the water.

Floating Dock

The floating dock is anchored above the Brownstone site.

Clovis Points

Clovis points from various sites in North America.

During the Late Pleistocene, Florida's shoreline extended much farther offshore than the present coast.

Monte Verde

Excavations at Monte Verde along Chinchihuapi Creek, where the excavators are uncovering residential structures.

A modern map of Florida shows (with a dark line) the approximate location of the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) coastline.

Late Pleistocene

In 2009, the Submerged New World team investigated areas with potential to contain Late Pleistocene deposits.

Last Glacial Maximum

A modern map of Florida shows (with a dark line) the approximate location of the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) coastline.

Florida's Shorelines

During the Late Pleistocene, Florida's shoreline extended much farther offshore than the present coast.

Scientists Return

Join scientists as they return to two dive sites they visited in 2009.

Brownstone and Thor's Elbow

Basic locations of the two planned excavation sites, Brownstone and Thor's Elbow, plotted in Google Maps.

Crossroads

Crossroads at Thor's Elbow, where metal poles have been installed.

Exploring the Submerged New World 2012

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Exploring the Submerged New World 2012

Image and Video Gallery

Mission Logs

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For Educators

Background Information

Meet the Explorers

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