Endurance 23

The Fall 2025 Coastal Endurance Array Recovery Cruise (SR2520) successfully completed the recovery of the Washington Offshore Profiling Mooring (CE09OSPM-00022) riser and anchor. In the afternoon, the team conducted ROV-assisted attempts to recover anchors from the Washington Inshore mooring and CSPP, though these efforts were only partially successful. With deck secured, the ship began transit…

The Fall 2025 Coastal Endurance Array Recovery Cruise (SR2520) completed a busy day of science and recovery operations, including an EK80 calibration survey, the successful recovery of the Oregon Inshore Coastal Surface Mooring (CE01ISSM-00022), and ROV-assisted recovery of two CSPP turtle anchors. With deck secured, the team began transit north to the Washington Offshore Profiler…

The Fall 2025 Coastal Endurance Array Recovery Cruise (SR2520) successfully recovered the Oregon Offshore Coastal Surface Mooring (CE04OSSM-00019) and its anchor today. Calm weather supported smooth deck operations, and by late afternoon the team was secured and prepared to begin transit to the Oregon Shelf site for an EK80 calibration survey around the Benthic Experiment…

The Fall 2025 Coastal Endurance Array Recovery Cruise (SR2520) entered its second leg today with the addition of a new science party member, loading of recovery support gear, and specialized ROV operations in support of PacWave anchor recovery. One anchor and associated chain were successfully recovered before the team began transit to the Oregon Offshore…

The Fall 2025 Coastal Endurance Array Recovery Cruise (SR2520) achieved another major milestone with the successful recovery of the Washington Shelf Mooring (CE07SHSM-00020) and the Washington Inshore Mooring (CE06ISSM-00021), along with both anchors. With both sites recovered, the science team began transit south toward Newport. Highlights Completed pre-recovery CTD casts for CE07SHSM and CE06ISSM. Recovered…

The Fall 2025 Coastal Endurance Array Recovery Cruise (SR2520) continued with the successful recovery of the Washington Offshore Surface Mooring (CE09OSSM-0020) and its anchor, along with a pre-recovery CTD survey. Calm weather and careful deck operations allowed the team to complete a complex set of recoveries and prepare for upcoming work at the Washington Shelf…

The Fall 2025 Coastal Endurance Array Recovery Cruise (SR2520) is underway. Over the first two days, the team completed mobilization, testing, and initial deployments, marking a smooth start to the expedition. Highlights Mobilization at Newport and loading of critical equipment, including the Heavy Lift Winch (HLW). Successful water-bag tests of the HLW and Hawboldt winches.…