
Dungeness Crab
Dungeness crabs (Metacarcinus magister) Dungeness crabs are frequently seen at the Oregon Shelf site (80 m depth) and occasionally at Oregon Offshore (600 m). They

Farewell to the R/V Atlantis and ROV Jason Team: Another Grand Field Season
Tomorrow, we say farewell to our incredible friends aboard the R/V Atlantis and the amazing ROV Jason team. They have welcomed us with open arms

Return to Juan de Fuca After Four Decades
Dr. Jackie Dixon, University of South Florida My first cruise to the Juan de Fuca Ridge was in 1980. I was an undergraduate, but had

Busy Days At Axial Seamount
We returned to our friend Axial Seamount on Monday, August 18 – the weather and sea gods decided to be kind and we were able

Swells Gallore
The morning of August 17th, was met with much excitement as the R/V Atlantis was scheduled to depart at 0830. The morning was filled with

Oliver Parsons Blog Leg 2
August 28, 2025 Despite having written every day, it feels strangely grim to sit down, on my last day aboard the ship, and try to