- All
- Endurance 16
- Endurance 17
- Endurance 18
- Endurance 19
- Endurance 20
- Endurance 21
- Endurance 22
- Endurance 23
- Irminger 10
- Irminger 11
- Irminger 12
- Irminger 9
- Pioneer 17
- Pioneer 18
- Pioneer 19
- Pioneer 21
- Pioneer 22
- Pioneer MAB At-Sea Tests
- Pioneer MAB Initial Deployment
- Pioneer MAB Test Deployment
- RCA VISIONS 22
- RCA VISIONS 23
- RCA VISIONS 24
- RCA VISIONS 25
- Station Papa 10
- Station Papa 11
- Station Papa 12
- Station Papa 9
Dolphins Alongside the Ship
As the cruise headed home, dolphins appeared and held pace alongside the ship, slipping in and out of view with the swell. A fitting finish…
Preparing for Water Sampling on Pioneer 22
Water sampling is a key part of each cruise, giving us essential context for the conditions surrounding our deployed sensors. In this photo, Natalia Moore…
A Curious Visitor During ROV Operations
During the recovery of the Western shallow-water mooring, the ROV was sent down to check on the multi-function node. As we monitored the video feed,…
Successful Field Repair of a Pioneer 22 Prawler
The team completed a successful field repair of a malfunctioning Prawler on the Pioneer 22 cruise. The entire shallow-water mooring was brought on deck, where…
Moments from Pioneer 22
The Pioneer 22 cruise has offered some striking scenes this week. One evening wrapped with a clean sunset over the Atlantic, the horizon fading into…
Recovering the Central Shallow Water Mooring
During the Pioneer 22 cruise, the team successfully recovered the Central Shallow Water Mooring (CNSW). The recovery brought all components safely back on deck, including…
Coastal Profiler Mooring Operations
The team carried out both deployment and recovery operations for the Northern Profiler Mooring (NOPM) during the Pioneer 22 cruise. These moorings play a key…
Deploying AUVs
Each deployment is a coordinated effort between ship and science teams to ensure the Autonomous Undersea Vehicles (AUVs) launch safely and smoothly. From careful deck…
Autonomous Vehicles: Expanding the Reach of Ocean Observations
Autonomous vehicles are an important component of OOI, extending the reach of fixed observing platforms and providing essential spatial context for ocean data. At the…
A Complete Refresh: Central Surface Mooring Deployment with New Wave Energy Technology
As part of the Pioneer Fall Turn cruise, the team successfully deployed a new Central Surface Mooring at the Pioneer Array – bringing with it…
Why the Pioneer Moorings Are Turned Every Six Months
Ever wonder why the Pioneer Array moorings are replaced—or “turned”—every six months? One of the main reasons is biofouling. Over time, marine organisms such as…
Shallow Water Mooring: Capturing Data Near the Surface
The Shallow Water Mooring was specifically designed for the Pioneer Mid-Atlantic Bight Array, enabling detailed sampling of the water column to within just a few…
Exploring the Coastal Profiler Moorings
As part of the Pioneer Fall Turn cruise, the team will deploy two Coastal Profiler Moorings in waters about 100 meters deep. These moorings are…
Boosting Flexibility at Sea: Preparing for the Pioneer Fall Turn Cruise
The team has officially completed loading the R/V Neil Armstrong for Leg #1 of the Pioneer Fall Turn cruise — and this year’s setup brings…
Successful Completion of Fall 2025 Endurance Array Recovery Expedition
The Fall 2025 Coastal Endurance Array Recovery Cruise (SR2520) concluded today with the successful recovery of the PacWave West anchor and final offloading in Newport….
Endurance 23 Recovery Cruise Returns to Newport with All Goals Met
The OOI Endurance Array Team has much to be proud of during this cruise. Skilled, dedicated, creative, and hardworking, the team has successfully met, and…
A Close Look at Life from the Sea
During recovery operations, moorings often bring unexpected visitors from the deep. Here, a team member pauses on deck with a sea anemone – a small…
Sunset at Sea
Among the many rewards of time at sea are the views. This cruise offered several stunning sunsets, each a reminder of the beauty of the…
Sea Lion Visitors
Sea lions are a familiar sight during Endurance Array operations – and frequent visitors to the buoys. These playful but persistent “cute nemeses” find the…
Relaxing on Deck
Exceptional weather has been a highlight of this cruise. After a full day of recovery operations, several members of the Endurance Array team enjoyed a…
