Cruise Update

The OOI Pioneer Team often encounters local inhabitants of the area. One recent visitor was a pilot whale. Photo: Rebecca Travis©WHOI.

The Pioneer 17 team of scientists and engineers departed aboard the R/V Neil Armstrong from Woods Hole, MA for the Pioneer Array, 75 nautical miles south of Martha’s Vineyard on 29 October.  Our departure was originally scheduled for three days earlier, but the weather kicked up and presented challenges to conduct the recovery and deployment operation safely.  Once aboard, we will be reporting regularly on progress. Hope you follow along!