The final two days of Cruise #SKQ202511S wrapped up with successful recoveries and smooth operations.<\/p>\n
On May 29, the team conducted a 4,100m CTD cast and acoustic data download at site FLMA-11. All instruments were operational. This was followed by the final OOI mooring recovery at the same site, completed without issue. While transiting to the next location, the crew off-spooled the TSE winch and conducted a visual check on the UW Waverider 2024 buoy\u2014which had stopped transmitting in February\u2014and were pleased to find it still on station.<\/p>\n
On May 30, the team recovered UW Waverider 2024 after sending the release at 0800. All gear was onboard by 1300. After a short transit to the NOAA PMEL 2024 site, a 500m CTD cast was completed, followed by the successful recovery of the surface buoy and full mooring by 1715.<\/p>\n
Excellent coordination between the science team, crew, and bridge ensured a safe and efficient end to the cruise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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