{"id":4875,"date":"2023-08-23T21:32:06","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T01:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/oeci\/?page_id=4875"},"modified":"2024-11-21T14:40:13","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T19:40:13","slug":"projects-expeditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/oeci\/about\/oeci-projects-main-page\/projects-expeditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Projects – Expeditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Guam<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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Mariana<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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Fiji<\/h2>

Exploration of deep-sea habitats of Fiji<\/strong> – This project will explore the deep-sea habitats of Fiji using the E\/V Nautilus<\/em> and its ROVs. The expedition will focus on collecting baseline information about the region’s geology, biology, and oceanography. The project will support the Fiji National Ocean Policy and the Fiji Marine Spatial Planning process. The expedition will also engage a broad spectrum of scientists, resource managers, and the public in telepresence-based exploration.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Solomon Islands<\/h2>

This project will explore the underwater cultural heritage sites in the Iron Bottom Sound, Solomon Islands, the site of significant naval battles during World War II. The project will use a combination of autonomous surface vehicles (USVs) and ROVs to map the seafloor and document the wrecks. The project will also work to educate the public about the importance of preserving these historic sites.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Marshall Islands<\/h2>

This project will use E\/V Nautilus<\/em> to explore the deep-sea habitats of the Marshall Islands, including seamounts, submarine canyons, coral and sponge habitats, and other areas of high conservation value. The expedition will collect high-resolution seafloor mapping data, conduct ROV dives, and collect geological, biological, and eDNA water samples. The project will engage a broad spectrum of scientists, resource managers, and the public.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Year 5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Shakedown<\/h2>

This expedition prepares the ship for the coming field season. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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American Samoa Leg 1<\/h2>

E Mamana Ou Gataifale I
Muti-Vehicle Exploration – 18-day expedition to explore the dynamic seafloor and water column habitats surrounding Vailulu’u Seamount, in addition to midwater and other unexplored deep-sea habitats in the region.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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American Samoa Leg 2<\/h2>

E Mamana Ou Gataifale II\u00a0
This expedition will use E\/V\u00a0Nautilus<\/em>\u2019 remotely operated vehicles and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution\u2019s\u00a0autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)\u00a0Sentry<\/em>\u00a0to expand the amount of exploration possible within this 20-day expedition.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Howland and Baker<\/h2>

Howland and Baker Islands lie just north of the equator, about 1,800 miles southwest of Hawai\u02bbi. The islands are low-lying, sandy coral islands ringed by narrow fringing reefs and surrounded by the deep ocean. The US exclusive economic zone around Howland and Baker represents one of the least explored regions under US jurisdiction.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Jarvis<\/h2>

Mapping Hawaii to American Samoa
Ongoing repair to a ship system has changed plans for the expedition, postponing the ROV exploration portion of this expedition within the Jarvis Unit of PRIMNM.\u00a0The expedition will now evolve into a mapping transit leg to American Samoa.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Lebuu’s Voyage I – Palau<\/h2>

\u00a0OET will lead this 11-day expedition\u00a0to gather seafloor mapping data and explore the seafloor with remotely operated vehicles to illuminate deep sea habitats around Palau.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Lebuu’s Voyage II – Palau\n<\/h2>

\u00a011-day expedition will continue exploring\u00a0Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS)\u00a0to understand seafloor features and the biodiversity that call deep sea habitats around Palau home.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Mapping and Water Column Exploration Offshore Palau\n<\/h2>

This expedition takes us from Palau to Guam for 17 days of mapping. Beginning in late November in Koror, Palau, and ending in December in Apra, Guam where it will stay for the winter.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Shakedown<\/h2>

Allison Fundis (OET) and Daniel Wagner (OET)

Expeditions NA147 & NA148
Testing various systems for 2023 Hawaiian Islands expeditions<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Kingman Reef and Palmyra Atoll<\/h2>

Daniel Wagner (OET)

Exploring Kingman Reef and Palmyra Atoll, utilizing advanced technology<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Mapping of Jarvis<\/h2>

Daniel Wagner (OET)

Mapping Jarvis Island’s seafloor, adding to scientific knowledge<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Tech Challenge – Multi-Vehicle Exploration<\/h2>

Larry Mayer (UNH), Rick Murray (WHOI), Robert Ballard (OET), and Adam Soule (URI)

Tech integration expedition: USV, AUV, and DAP for ocean exploration<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Papah\u0101naumoku\u0101kea Marine National Monument (PMNM)<\/h2>

Daniel Wagner (OET)

E\/V Nautilus explores unseen deep-sea habitats in PMNM with ROV<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Johnston Atoll<\/h2>

Daniel Wagner (OET) and Larry Mayer (UNH)

Exploration in Johnston Atoll Unit, expanding knowledge of deep-sea habitats<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Kingman Reef and Palmyra Atoll<\/h2>

Bob Ballard (OET)

ROV survey and geological sampling in Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Lu\u02bbuaeaahikiikekumu – Ancient Seamounts of Lili\u02bbuokalani Ridge<\/h2>

Bob Ballard (OET)

Seamount exploration in PMNM to understand geology and biodiversity<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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MultiVehicle<\/h2>

Larry Mayer (UNH), Rick Murray (WHOI), Robert Ballard (OET), Adam Soule (URI) and Jason Fahy (URI)

Testing autonomous ocean exploration systems and collaboration concepts<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Deep Seamount Biodiversity of Johnston Atoll Leg 1<\/h2>

Bob Ballard (OET)

Mapping expedition to uncover seafloor features in Johnston Atoll PRIMNM<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Deep Seamount Biodiversity of Johnston Atoll Leg 2<\/h2>

Bob Ballard (OET)

ROV dives to explore biodiversity and geology in Johnston Atoll PRIMNM<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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NWHI\/PMNM Leg 1<\/h2>

Robert Ballard (OET)

Mapping expedition in PMNM, contributing to seafloor knowledge and navigation safety<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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NWHI\/PMNM Leg 2<\/h2>

Robert Ballard (OET)

High-resolution mapping in PMNM to enhance seafloor knowledge and protection<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Benthic Communities Across Biomes<\/h2>

Interdisciplinary expedition studies Southern California Borderland’s biotic diversity, minerals, and biopharmaceutical potential<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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US EEZ Mapping<\/h2>

Mapping gaps in U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone with advanced technology<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Santa Barbara Basin & West Coast EEZ Mapping<\/h2>

Expedition explores California’s oxygen minimum zones, maps seafloor, and conducts research<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Cascadia Margin Seep Exploration<\/h2>

Exploring methane seeps along the Cascadia Margin with ROV dives<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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West Coast EEZ Mapping<\/h2>

NOAA mapping expedition in U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone supports research<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Tech Demo NUI\/Mesobot<\/h2>

Expedition tests autonomous underwater vehicles off the Southern California coast<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Mapping to Hawaii<\/h2>

E\/V Nautilus maps central Pacific, addressing seabed mapping gaps<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Liliuokalani Ridge Seamounts<\/h2>

Expedition maps Lili\u02bbuokalani Seamounts in Papah\u0101naumoku\u0101kea Marine National Monument<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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S. Wentworth & Don Quixote<\/h2>

ROV survey explores seamounts in Papah\u0101naumoku\u0101kea Marine National Monument for biology and geology<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Chautauqua Seamounts<\/h2>

ROV survey and geological sampling in Chautauqua Seamount<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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