Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Cruise Planning Synopsis


Ship

R/V Atlantis

Vehicles

HOV Alvin
- added HOV Alvin on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Cruise Party

Shawn Arellano: Principal Investigator
Western Washington University, Shannon Point Marine Center 1900 Shannon Pt. Road Anacortes, WA USA 98221
+1 360 213 2188
Shawn.Arellano@wwu.edu

David Eggleston: Principal Investigator
NC State University 303 College Circle Morehead City, NC US 27695
+1 919 515 7840
eggleston@ncsu.edu

Craig Young: Chief Scientist, Principal Investigator
University of Oregon 63466 Boat Basin Road P.O. BOX 5389 Charleston, OR 97420, OR US 97420
+1 541 888 2581 ext. 299
cmyoung@uoregon.edu
- added Craig Young as Chief Scientist on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
- added Shawn Arellano as Principal Investigator on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
- added David Eggleston as Principal Investigator on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
- added Craig Young as Principal Investigator on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Departure: Nov 2, 2021

Morehead City, NC

Arrival: Nov 21, 2021

Gulfport, MS

Operations Area

Western Atlantic Margin, Florida Keys, Northern and Eastern Gulf of Mexico
- Western Atlantic Margin, Florida Keys, Northern and Eastern Gulf of Mexico on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Lat/Lon: 88° 0.0′ W
- set lon to 88° 0.0′ W on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Depth Range: 350 / 3500
- set min to 350, set max to 3500 on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Will the vessel be operating within 200 NM of a foreign country? Cuba, Bahamas
- Cuba, Bahamas on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Are visas or special travel documents required? no
- set to no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Science Objectives

Determine vertical distribution of deep-sea larvae in the water column at all sites by direct collection.

Estimate dispersal potential and distribution of larvae using isotopic and geochemical methods.

Obtain fall samples of various seep organisms to complete analysis of gametogenesis as a function of species and depths.

Determine if the larvae of methane seep species limited to the Gulf of Mexico can transit around the Florida Peninsula.

Assess the amount of energy exported from methane seeps in the form of gametes to the overlying water column.

Model the dispersal of seep larvae using data on dispersal times, vertical distribution and currents.

Continue biological studies of deep-sea calcareous sponges, epizooic associates of tubeworms and bivalves, and several undescribed species of polychaetes and ophiuroids.

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Determine vertical distribution of deep-sea larvae in the water column at all sites by direct collection.

Estimate dispersal potential and distribution of larvae using isotopic and geochemical methods.

Obtain fall samples of various seep organisms to complete analysis of gametogenesis as a function of species and depths.

Determine if the larvae of methane seep species limited to the Gulf of Mexico can transit around the Florida Peninsula.

Assess the amount of energy exported from methane seeps in the form of gametes to the overlying water column.

Model the dispersal of seep larvae using data on dispersal times, vertical distribution and currents.

Continue biological studies of deep-sea calcareous sponges, epizooic associates of tubeworms and bivalves, and several undescribed species of polychaetes and ophiuroids.

 on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Science Activities

Recover instruments and collectors from 6 long-term larval observatories. As this is the final cruise, none will be redeployed.

Collect methane seep animals for gametogenic studies and genetics.

Collect juvenile seep animals for work on geochemistry and isotope analysis.

CTD collections for water-column bacteria.

Filming in Alvin and on ship.

Night-time MOCNESS collections of larvae at a range of depths.

Sorting, fixation and photography of larval forms.
- Recover instruments and collectors from 6 long-term larval observatories. As this is the final cruise, none will be redeployed.

Collect methane seep animals for gametogenic studies and genetics.

Collect juvenile seep animals for work on geochemistry and isotope analysis.

CTD collections for water-column bacteria.

Filming in Alvin and on ship.

Night-time MOCNESS collections of larvae at a range of depths.

Sorting, fixation and photography of larval forms. on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Additional Info

Pre-cruise Planning Meeting: Teleconference
- Teleconference on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Meeting Notes: Zoom preferred
- Zoom preferred on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Media personnel on board: Video
- Video on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Pending funding, we will have Stephen Low Productions on board filming a large-screen IMAX film, "Born in the Abyss." Have also had queries from BBC Natural History Unit, interested in footage for Blue Planet III
- Pending funding, we will have Stephen Low Productions on board filming a large-screen IMAX film, "Born in the Abyss." Have also had queries from BBC Natural History Unit, interested in footage for Blue Planet III on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Stations:

Supporting documentation:

Funding

Funding Agency: NSF
Grant or contract number: OCE-1851383

Scientific Instrumentation for R/V Atlantis

Shipboard Equipment

A-Frame,
Deionized Water System,
Science Underway Seawater System,
Multibeam ,
Fume Hood,
Crane
-added A-Frame on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Crane on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Deionized Water System on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Fume Hood on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Multibeam on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Science Underway Seawater System on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Shipboard Communication

Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet
-added Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

CTD/Water Sampling

911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors,
Mocness
-added 911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Mocness on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Critical CTD Sensors

Sample Storage

Climate Controlled Walk-in,
Scientific Walk-in Freezer,
Scientific Walk-in Refrigerator
-added Climate Controlled Walk-in on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Scientific Walk-in Freezer on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Scientific Walk-in Refrigerator on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Storage Notes: We would like both of the walkins to be refrigerators, one at 4 degrees C and one at 7 degrees C
- added We would like both of the walkins to be refrigerators, one at 4 degrees C and one at 7 degrees C on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Navigation

Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation? no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
How many nets? null
How many tansponders? null
Will you be using Ultra-short baseline (USBL) navigation?no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Navigation Notes:

Winches

CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire,
Hydro Winch with .25" hydro wire
-added CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Hydro Winch with .25" hydro wire on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Winch Notes: appropriate winch for MOCNESS
- added appropriate winch for MOCNESS on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Winch Notes:

Standard Oceanographic Cables

Slip ring required? no
Non-standard wire required? no
Traction winch required? no

Specialized Deck Equipment

Mooring Deployment/Recovery Equipment Required: no Type: 
Cruise Specific Science Winch Required: no Type: 
Nets Required: yes Type: mocness
Nets Revisions

- Nets Required? : added yes on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
- Type : added mocness on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Over the Side Equipment

Will you be bringing any equipment (winches, blocks, etc.) that lowers instruments over the side? no

Special Requirements

Elecrical Power: no Identify 
Equipment Handling: no Identify: 
Inter/intraship Communications: no Identify: 
Science Stowage: no Identify: 
Water: no Identify: 

Additional Cruise Items/Activities

Explosive Devices:no
Portable Air Compressors:no
Flammable Gases:no
Small Boat Operations:no
SCUBA Diving Operations:no

Hazardous Material

Will hazardous material be utilized?yes
- added yes on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Describe deployment method and quantity:

Radioactive Material

Radioiosotopes:no

Additional Information

Is night time work anticipated on this cruise?yes
- added yes on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Specialized tech support (Seabeam, coring, other):
mocness and lab work
- added mocness and lab work on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Other required equipment and special needs:

Scientific Instrumentation for HOV Alvin


Current Chart(s):

What type of samples do you expect to collect?slurp samples in interstices of mussel beds various larger animals, including lots of mussels
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis null

Site Survey

Will you provide detailed charts of the work area(s)?yes
- added yes on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
If no, willl you need R/V Atlantis to generate maps of the work area(s)?no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Will you need post-dive maps of the work area generated?no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Navigation

Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation? no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
How many nets? null
How many tansponders? null
Will you be using Ultra-short baseline (USBL) navigation for other than Alvin operations?no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Vehicle Equipment

Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 12,
Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 24,
CTD,
Large capacity slurp samplers: multi-chamber,
Niskin bottles (1L bottle rack),
Scoop nets
-added Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 12 on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 24 on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added CTD on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Large capacity slurp samplers: multi-chamber on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Niskin bottles (1L bottle rack) on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
-added Scoop nets on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
- added slurp samples in interstices of mussel beds various larger animals, including lots of mussels on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Elevators

Will you be using elevators to transport samples to the surface?yes
- added yes on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
If yes, how many would you anticipate? possibly to deploy and recover larval pumps
- added possibly to deploy and recover larval pumps on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Science Supplied Equipment

Are you supplying equipment to be used on HOV Alvin no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Has this equipment been used on Alvin before? no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Please give a brief description of the equipment, its intended purpose, the cruise # it was last used on if any and its deployment method.
Does this equipment use an external pressure housing? no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Has the pressure housing been tested per Alvin Pressure Test requirements? no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Pressure housing schematic with dimensions and include air and water weights.
Air weight of this equipment?
Water weight of this equipment?
Does the equipment require a power interface from Alvin? no
Voltage required
Power required
Data Interface
Does the equipment meet the electrical requirements of the Alvin User Manual? no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Please provide power and comms specifics, wiring diagram, pinout, and wiring harness in advance of the cruise.
Does this equipment require hydraulic inputs from the vehicle? no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Hydraulic schematic of the equipment requirements.
Does this equipment require manipulation? no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
If yes, please describe how the equipment is to be manipulated:
Will this equipment be deployed off the vehicle? no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
If yes, please describe how the equipment is intended for deployment:
If yes, will the equipment be disconnected from the vehicle and left in situ? no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
How long will the deployment be?
Will the equipment be recovered by the same vehicle? no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Do you intend to recover any other previously deployed equipment? yes
- added yes on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
If yes, please describe this equipment:
lowell instrument tilt current meter
- added lowell instrument tilt current meter on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Does this equipment use any glass spheres for either buoyancy or as pressure housings? no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Does the equipment have an associated computer or control panel for remote operation from the personnel sphere? no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Has the computer or control panel been gas tested for use in the personnel sphere? no
- added no on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Hazardous Material

Will hazardous material be utilized?yes
- added yes on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis
Describe deployment method and quantity:
formaldehyde in larval traps that will be recovered
- added formaldehyde in larval traps that will be recovered on Aug 4, 2021 8:28 AM by Christopher T. Lewis

Additional Information

Brief operations description or comments:
Navy Clearance:

Checklist & Notes

Checklist

U.S. Customs Form: no
Diplomatic Clearance: no
Date Submitted:
Date Approved:
Agent Information:
Countries:
Notes:
Isotope Use Approval: no
Isotope Notes:
SCUBA Diving: no

Checklist

SSSG Tech: