Exploring beneath the ocean floor.

The JR is a seagoing research vessel that drills core samples and collects measurements from under the ocean floor, giving scientists a glimpse into Earth’s development.

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Next Up!

Expedition 341: S. Alaska Tectonics & Global Change
May 29, 2013 - July 29, 2013

Get ready to explore how global climate change, tectonics, and sedimentation are revealed in the Gulf of Alaska!

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Bullseye!

Earthquakes and tsunamis are great motivators, as are the pursuits. These are the reasons why a lot of time and resources have gone into studying the seismic, geodynamic, and hydrothermic systems in the Pacific Northwest.

All Aboard!!!

So the experience finally begins.... After months of planning and anticipation I am finally sitting on the JOIDES Resolution research vessel.  We are currently in dock in Victoria, British Columbia anticipating setting sail 8:00 am Monday morning, May 20th.