Tropical Exploration 2015

Tropical Exploration 2015
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Mission Overview

From May 8 to June 12, the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer journeyed from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, exploring along the way. After her last expedition in the Caribbean, Okeanos Explorer left port in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in order to traverse the Western Caribbean, Panama Canal, and Eastern Pacific. In addition to exploratory mapping, the ship pursued several projects that contributed to NOAA’s mission and goals.

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Despite a disappointing change of plans that involved emergency dry dock repairs, the team on this mission made the best use of their time at sea.

Mission Complete

Despite a disappointing change of plans that involved emergency dry dock repairs, the team on this mission made the best use of their time at sea.

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Preparing for an XBT cast. On NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer we need to conduct an XBT every 4-6 hours to ensure we have accurate information about the sound velocity in the area we are mapping.
Training to Be an Ocean Explorer
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While sunsets on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer may be a highlight of the day, check out this log describing what life is like for an Explorer in Training during the rest of the day.
Surviving on a Ship from the Perspective of a Landlubber
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As the ship transits over the East Pacific Rise, scientists are using multibeam sonar to collect high-resolution mapping data, providing a more-detailed look at the seafloor and revealing previously unknown features, such as this knoll.
What We're Discovering Along the Way
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Mission Logs
Image and Video Gallery
For Educators
Background Information
Meet the Explorers
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