JOIDES RESOLUTION

Science in Search of Earth's Secrets

What is the JOIDES Resolution?

The JOIDES Resolution (JR) is a research vessel that drills into the ocean floor to collect and study core samples. Scientists use data from the JR to better understand climate change, geology and Earth’s history. It is a part of the International Ocean Discovery Program and is funded by the National Science Foundation.

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Non-iodp transit

The JR is currently transiting to port for maintenance. The next expedition will start on April 26, 2020. In the meantime, check out our other resources on the site:

 

Time at Sea: 181 days

Date on Ship: Thursday August 6

Time on Ship: 08:50

ABOUT THE SHIP

ABOUT THE SHIP

SHIP'S LOG
Click a Photo to Read Blogs from the Ship’s Crew.
  • Time Travel with the Paleomagicians
  • "A Foolish and Unjustifiably Expensive Fiasco": the beginnings of ocean drilling
  • Props to Phys Props
  • JR in (Time Zone) Wonderland

PAST EXPEDITIONS

Click any marker to learn more about our past expeditions! Zoom in on the map for more accurate drill site locations.

Current Ship Location: