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I’m so excited that the depths of our oceans are being explored, finally. 70% of our planet is made up of water. I think we are too. We come from water in our Mom’s womb. I love to sit by the ocean, listen to the waves crashing on the shore, it is so soothing. I will be following the progress.
We are trying to say HI to Chris from California…enjoying watching the Okeanos exploring the Atlantic this morning.– Kate, Caroline and Jennifer. Kate wants to know when she can come drive…haha
Thank you for reigniting the memories As an electrical engineer over 50 years ago I rode the
T AGOR 1 (Josiah W Gibbs) and did some of this early work that you are continuing. It gives me
great pride in being able to come along on your cruise and watch the unbelievable progress that
you are making.
Maurice
Would be cool if you guys set up a live chat aswell so we can ask one of your experts questions.
While we don’t currently have the ability to host a live chat while a dive is happening, you can submit a question here or to AskAnExplorer@noaa.gov and we will respond in writing (for certain) or over the video (if we are able). Thanks for tuning in!
I ABSOLUTELY agree!!! I was just telling my sister the same thing 🙂
Can you all provide the initial time of future dives, how often they will occur, how long they will each be, and if they are only daytime events? Even broad approximations would be nice.
Between now and April 30, the we will be diving everyday (weather permitting), with the exception of April 25, when we’ll be moving to a different location. In general, the ROV will be deployed at 0830 CDT and recovered between 1630-1930 CDT. Hope that helps!
What is the purpose of the laser used by the ROV? Temperature? Measurements? Age?
Thanks
The two red laser dots are 10 centimeters apart. Scientists use the lasers to help them get a sense of the size of things they see.
Just saw the new octopus discovery in the deep, wonderful. So much is there in the ocean depths that we still don’t know about.