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Project Leads

Adam Soule (URI-GSO), Allison Fundis (OET), Larry Mayer (UNH), Leila Hamdan (USM), Rick Murray (WHOI)

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Overview

This project will provide operational support for NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer.

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Year 7 Update

Support of EX Operations

Adam Soule (URI), Allison Fundis (OET), Anna Michel (WHOI), Leila Hamdan (USM), Larry Mayer (UNH)

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Overview

Year 7 continues OECI’s core operational support for NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer — ROV operations, science network management, ship-to-shore telepresence, and the data pipeline — plus annual maintenance, end-of-life equipment replacement, and continuing innovation across these systems. Field season focus includes Palau, Wake Island, and the Marianas.

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