- 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 23
- 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
EMUS 600 AUVs Deployed to Deliver High-Resolution Ocean Observations
The Pioneer cruise benefited from excellent weather conditions during the successful launch of the REMUS 600 autonomous undersea vehicle (AUV), a key component of the…
Northern Surface Mooring Repairs Extend Long-Term Deployment
With support from the R/V Neil Armstrong small boat team and favorable weather conditions, the OOI-CGSN team successfully completed critical repairs on the Northern Surface…
Central Surface Mooring Successfully Recovered with Full System Retrieval
The OOI-CGSN team successfully completed recovery of the Central Surface Mooring (CNSM), marking another major operational milestone for the Pioneer Array expedition. This complex recovery…
Pioneer Array Gliders Deployed to Expand Regional Ocean Coverage
The Pioneer Mid-Atlantic Bight (MAB) Array includes four glider track lines strategically designed to fill geospatial gaps between mooring locations and extend observations into offshore…
Northern Profiler Mooring Deployed to Expand Water Column Observations
The OOI-CGSN team successfully deployed the Northern Profiler Mooring (NOPM) from the R/V Neil Armstrong, marking another important step in maintaining the Pioneer Array’s advanced…
Central Shallow Water Mooring Deployed with Wave-Powered Prawler
The OOI-CGSN team successfully deployed the Central Shallow Water Mooring (CNSW) at Pioneer MAB, adding another critical component to the Pioneer Array’s comprehensive ocean observing…
Central Surface Mooring Deployed with Advanced Phytoplankton Imaging Technology
The OOI-CGSN team successfully deployed the Central Surface Mooring from the R/V Neil Armstrong as part of ongoing Pioneer Array operations at the Mid-Atlantic Bight….
Northern Surface Mooring Exceeds Expectations in Extended Deployment
During the Pioneer Array expedition, the OOI-CGSN team successfully completed an inspection and data download from the Northern Surface Mooring (NOSM), highlighting the remarkable durability…
A Reunion at Sea: R/V Neil Armstrong and R/V Atlantis Meet Again
For the first time in more than four years, the R/V Neil Armstrong and R/V Atlantis crossed paths at sea – an exciting reunion for…
A Meeting of Research Vessels in the Mid-Atlantic
While transiting to Pioneer MAB, the R/V Neil Armstrong crossed paths with fellow research vessels R/V Atlantis and R/V Hugh R. Sharp—a striking reminder of…
Project Manager Teddy Takes a Well-Deserved Sun Break After Pioneer 23 Load
After successfully wrapping up the Pioneer 23 load aboard the R/V Neil Armstrong, Project Manager Teddy took a well-earned break—stretching out in the sunshine and…
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…
