Photo & Video Log
This page contains photos and videos taken during the 2004 Gulf of Alaska Seamount Expedition that took place July 30 - August 23, 2004. Click on any image to view a larger version and for additional information. If a movie camera icon
is present, a video can be viewed by clicking on the image.
If a slideshow icon
is present, a visual log of exploration images can be viewed. You can scroll through them one by one, or select the play button for an automatic slideshow.
(HR) = "High Resolution" images available.
Video & Slideshows
![Students at UCAP school in Providence, R.I. talk by satellite phone with NOAA scientist.](../summary/media/ucap_100.jpg)
Summary
View a slide show of Students at UCAP school in Providence, R.I. as they talk by satellite phone with NOAA scientist.
![A few swarms of crabs scavenging on some dead fish.](../aug20/media/crab_grab_100.jpg)
August 20
A few swarms of crabs, scavenging on some dead fish. (mp4, 4.6 MB)
![Spider crabs, Macroregonia macrochira, were collected from a depth of 2900 meters on Pratt Seamount.](../aug20/media/crab_lab_video_100.jpg)
August 20
Spider crabs, Macroregonia macrochira, collected at 2,900 m depth on Pratt Seamount. (mp4, 5.7 MB)
![View a slide show of a new species of live bamboo coral, Isidella tentaculum found of the Giacomini Seamount.](../aug19/isidella_slideshow_100.gif)
August 19
View a slide show of live bamboo coral, Isidella trichotoma, found at Giacomini Seamount.
![View a slide show of Paragorgia sp. bubblegum coral collected from the Welker Seamount.](../aug19/paragorgia_slideshow_100.gif)
August 19
View a slide show of bubblegum coral, Paragorgia sp., collected from Welker Seamount.
![See how a snail fish, family Liparidae, was collected with the Alvins sucktion gun.](../aug19/media/bamboo_hideaway_100.jpg)
August 19
See how a snail fish (family Liparidae) was collected with the Alvins suction gun. (mp4, 3 MB)
![The Siphonogorgia sp. coral from the family Nidaliidae, was discovered on Pratt Seamount.](../aug19/media/disco_coral_100.jpg)
August 19
Siphonogorgia sp. coral (family Nidaliidae) was discovered on Pratt Seamount. (mp4, 2.9 MB)
![See how the claw and arm of Alvin are able to sample a wedge of pillow basalt pulled from a fractured pillow lava.](../aug18/media/rock_hunt_100.jpg)
August 18
See how the claw and arm of Alvin are able to sample a wedge of pillow basalt pulled from a fractured pillow lava. (mp4, 4.9 MB)
![See DSV Alvin peek around a Primnoid coral to see a large aggregation of brittle stars.](../aug17/media/brit_star_rock_100.jpg)
August 17
See DSV Alvin peek around a Primnoid coral to see a large aggregation of brittle stars. (mp4, 3.2 MB)
![View a slide show of some of the deep-sea corals of the Alaska Seamounts.](../aug16/aug16_slideshow_100.gif)
August 16
View a slide show of some of the deep-sea corals of the Alaska Seamounts.
![Coral and other biological samples are taken into the cold room for processing.](../aug16/media/life_of_a_sample_100.jpg)
August 16
Coral and other biological samples are taken into the cold room for processing. (mp4, 10.6 MB)
![View a slide show of some of the sponges of the Alaska Seamounts.](../aug12/aug12_slideshow_100.gif)
August 12
View a slide show of some of the sponges of the Alaska Seamounts.
![Deep sea corals are not the only habitat formers on the seamounts.](../aug12/media/ds_sponges_100.jpg)
August 12
Deep-sea corals are not the only habitat formers on the seamounts. (mp4, 10.3 MB)
![Deep sea corals are often considered the condominiums of the deep.](../aug12/media/shrimp_condos_100.jpg)
August 12
Deep-sea corals are often considered the "condominiums of the deep." (mp4, 3.7 MB)
![A scarlet king crab, from the genus Lithodes, which means rock-shaped is dissected in the lab.](../aug10/media/crab_dissection_100.jpg)
August 10
A scarlet king crab from the genus Lithodes, which means "rock-shaped," is dissected in the lab. (mp4, 7.2 MB)
![A variety of whales, including finback, humpback and sperm whales, accompany us daily.](../aug09/media/whales_100.jpg)
August 9
A variety of whales, including finback, humpback, and sperm whales, accompany us daily. (mp4, 3 MB)
![A piece of basalt that was taken off the ocean floor in the Gulf of Alaska.](../aug06/media/rocksaw_100.jpg)
August 6
A piece of basalt that was taken off the ocean floor in the Gulf of Alaska. (mp4, 3.8 MB)
![Catalina Martinez, NOAA OE Expedition Coordinator after her first dive.](../aug05/media/catalina_100.jpg)
August 5
Catalina Martinez, NOAA OE expedition coordinator, after her first Alvin dive. (mp4, 3.5 MB)
![An Antipatharian or black coral, in 1400 meters of water on Denson Seamount.](../aug05/media/coral_defense_100.jpg)
August 5
An Antipatharian, or black coral, in 1,400 m of water on Denson Seamount. (mp4, 9.8 MB)
Images
![The 2004 Gulf of Alaska Seamount Expedition Science party.](../summary/media/group_shot_04alaska_100.jpg)
Summary
The 2004 Gulf of Alaska Seamount Expedition Science party.
![A bubblegum coral is occupied by a number of basket stars (Asteronyx sp.)](../summary/media/paragorgia_branch_100.jpg)
Summary
A bubblegum coral is occupied by a number of basket stars (Asteronyx sp.)
![A 3-D perspective generated from our bathymetric mapping of Giacomini (right) and Ely (left).](../summary/media/giaco_ely_100.jpg)
Summary
A 3-D perspective generated from our bathymetric mapping of Giacomini (right) and Ely (left).
![A hyaloclastite, a highly fragmented volcanic rock common on the upper slopes of seamounts.](../summary/media/hyaloclastite_100.jpg)
Summary
A hyaloclastite, a highly fragmented volcanic rock common on the upper slopes of seamounts.
![We found a number of coral species in the family Paragorgiidae. These coral are often referred to as Bubblegum corals.](../summary/media/paragorgid_100.jpg)
Summary
A number of coral species in the Paragorgiidae family (Bubblegum corals) were discovered.
![Bamboo corals were among the dominant groups. They are in the Family Isididae.](../summary/media/bamboo_100.jpg)
Summary
Bamboo corals were among the dominant groups. They are in the Isididae family.
![Antipatharians corals are often referred to as black corals for their dark black skeletons.](../summary/media/antipartharian_100.jpg)
Summary
Antipatharians corals are often referred to as black corals for their dark black skeletons.
![Primnoids are a very diverse group of corals that range from highly branched forms.](../summary/media/primnoid_100.jpg)
Summary
Primnoids are a very diverse group of corals that range from highly branched forms.
![The delicate coral in this image is in the Family Chrysogorgiidae.](../summary/media/chrysogorgid_100.jpg)
Summary
The delicate coral in this image is in the Chrysogorgiidae family.
![A live bamboo coral in 800 meters of water on Pratt Seamount.](../summary/media/live_bamboo_100.jpg)
Summary
A live bamboo coral in 800 meters of water on Pratt Seamount.
![This seastar is climbing a denuded bamboo coral skeleton, feeding on the unprotected polyps.](../summary/media/seastar_on_bamboo_100.jpg)
Summary
This seastar is climbing a denuded bamboo coral skeleton, feeding on the unprotected polyps.
![Seawater is filtered by Naomi Ward and Bosun Patrick Hennessy. Bacterial cells are traped in very small pore size filters for later identification.](../summary/media/filtering_water_100.jpg)
Summary
Bacterial cells from Seawater are traped in very small pore size filters for later identification.
![Naomi Ward prepares to collect mucus and polyp samples from this big bamboo specimen.](../summary/media/big_bamboo_skeleton_100.jpg)
Summary
Naomi Ward prepares to collect mucus and polyp samples from this big bamboo specimen.
![Scientists swarm the basket after Alvins return to the surface.](../summary/media/swarms_pollack_100.jpg)
Summary
Scientists swarm the basket after Alvins return to the surface.
![Students at UCAP school in Providence, R.I. talk by satellite phone with NOAA scientist.](../summary/media/ucap_100.jpg)
Summary
Students at UCAP school in Providence, R.I. talk by satellite phone with NOAA scientist.
![Chief Scientist, Tom Shirley, discusses the results of the cruise with reporters and educators.](../summary/media/tom_interview_100.jpg)
Summary
Chief Scientist, Tom Shirley, discusses the results of the cruise with reporters and educators.
![A multi beam image of Ely Seamount, the caldera is visible at the apex of the seamount.](../aug23/media/ely_seamount_100.jpg)
August 23
A multibeam image of Ely Seamount; the caldera is visible at the apex of the seamount. (HR)
![The early-morning orange horizon after a night of angry seas.](../aug23/media/crater_sunrise_100.jpg)
August 23
The early-morning orange horizon after a night of angry seas.
![Freshly-baited crab traps are lowered on a metal platform to the sea floor.](../aug20/media/crab_trap_100.jpg)
August 20
Freshly-baited crab traps are lowered on a metal platform to the sea floor. (HR)
![Deep-sea spider crabs, like this one, have long, spider-like legs and are a brilliant red.](../aug20/media/spider_crab_100.jpg)
August 20
Deep-sea spider crabs, like this one, have long, spider-like legs and are a brilliant red. (HR)
![Spider crab blood samples enable us to study hormone levels.](../aug20/media/blood_sample_100.jpg)
August 20
Spider crab blood samples enable us to study hormone levels. (HR)
![The external portion of an unusual, parasitic barnacle, Briarosaccus callosus, found on many species of king crabs.](../aug20/media/crab_parasite_100.jpg)
August 20
The external portion of an unusual, parasitic barnacle, Briarosaccus callosus, found on many species of king crabs.
![Too big to fit in any of the sample boxes this sample would have to be brought to the surface locked in the Alvins mechanical arm.](../aug19/media/bamboo_colony_skeleton_100.jpg)
August 19
Too big to fit in any of the sample boxes, this sample was brought to the surface locked in the Alvins mechanical arm.
![A large dead bamboo coral skeleton that was successfully collected by the Alvin.](../aug19/media/bamboo_skeleton_tree_100.jpg)
August 19
This large dead bamboo coral skeleton was successfully collected by the Alvin. (HR)
![A fragile live specimen retrieved from the Alvin right after it surfaced.](../aug19/media/live_bambo_specimen_100.jpg)
August 19
A fragile live specimen retrieved from the Alvin right after it surfaced. (HR)
![The gruesome task of cleaning the tissue and mucous off of a bamboo coral colony.](../aug19/media/bamboo_cleaning_100.jpg)
August 19
The gruesome task of cleaning the tissue and mucus off of a bamboo coral colony. (HR)
![Sampling lava flows on land is far more straightforward.](../aug18/media/rachel_on_land_100.jpg)
August 18
Sampling lava flows on land is far more straightforward than sampling in the ocean. (HR)
![Schematic diagram of the DSV Alvin.](../aug18/media/alvin_scematic_100.gif)
August 18
Schematic diagram of the DSV Alvin. (HR)
![This image is a cross sectional view through a fractured pillow basalt.](../aug18/media/pillow_lava_grab_100.jpg)
August 18
This image is a cross sectional view through a fractured pillow basalt. (HR)
![The claw and arm of Alvin grasping a wedge of pillow basalt.](../aug18/media/claw_grab_100.jpg)
August 18
The Alvin's claw and arm, grasping a wedge of pillow basalt. (HR)
![Oxygen concentration is extremely low at mid depths on seamounts.](../aug17/media/oxygraph_100.jpg)
August 17
Oxygen concentration is extremely low at mid depths on seamounts.
![Acanthomastus (a soft coral) is thriving in waters with low oxygen.](../aug17/media/soft_coral_grab_100.jpg)
August 17
Acanthomastus (a soft coral) is thriving in waters with low oxygen.
![Crinoids, or sea lilies, are common inhabitants of seamounts.](../aug17/media/crinoid_grab_100.jpg)
August 17
Crinoids, or sea lilies, are common inhabitants of seamounts.
![A sea spider or pycnogonid feeding on the body fluids of a coral.](../aug17/media/seaspider_grab_100.jpg)
August 17
A sea spider, or pycnogonid, feeding on coral's body fluids.
![A sea star feeding on coral.](../aug17/media/seastar_feeding_grab_100.jpg)
August 17
A sea star feeds on coral.
![A zoomed-in view of Paragorgia with polyps extended.](../aug16/media/para3_100.jpg)
August 16
A zoomed-in view of Paragorgia, with polyps extended. (HR)
![The collected Paragorgia, ready for sample processing.](../aug16/media/para7_100.jpg)
August 16
The collected Paragorgia, ready for sample processing. (HR)
![A collection of tubes and jars from the processed Paragorgia colony.](../aug16/media/para8_100.jpg)
August 16
A collection of tubes and jars from the processed Paragorgia colony. (HR)
![Glass sponges grow in many shapes and sizes in the deep ocean.](../aug12/media/two_sponges_grab_100.jpg)
August 12
Glass sponges grow in many shapes and sizes in the deep ocean.
![The glass sponge, Farrea occa, from about 750 meters depth at Welker Seamount.](../aug12/media/glass_grab_100.jpg)
August 12
The glass sponge, Farrea occa, from about 750 m depth at Welker Seamount.
![A unique vase-like sponge, nicknamed Bill Clinton.](../aug12/media/bclinton_grab_100.jpg)
August 12
A unique vase-like sponge, nicknamed "Bill Clinton."
![Scientist collects mucus from a large bamboo coral specimen.](../aug10/media/bamboo_mucus_100.jpg)
August 10
A scientist collects mucus from a large bamboo coral specimen. (HR)
![Bamboo coral specimen with mucus clearly visible.](../aug10/media/bamboomucus_collection_100.jpg)
August 10
Bamboo coral specimen with mucus clearly visible. (HR)
![A Galatheid crab, or pinch bug, on a bamboo coral.](../aug10/media/bamboo_crab_grab_100.jpg)
August 10
A galatheid crab, or pinch bug, on a bamboo coral.
![A curious black-footed Albatross circles the Atlantis.](../aug09/media/albatross_100.jpg)
August 9
A curious black-footed albatross circles the R/V Atlantis.
![Many different creatures use deep-sea corals as habitat.](../aug09/media/coral_brittle_100.jpg)
August 9
Many different creatures use deep-sea corals as habitat.
![A sample jar from the Alvin full or invertebrates.](../aug09/media/samplejar_100.jpg)
August 9
A sample jar from the Alvin, filled with invertebrates. (HR)
![Dr. Tom Shirley removes an organism from a piece of basalt.](../aug09/media/tomsample_100.jpg)
August 9
Dr. Tom Shirley removes an organism from a piece of basalt. (HR)
![A black legged albatross flyies close to the ster of the Atlantis at sunset.](../aug09/media/albatross_sunset_100.jpg)
August 9
A black-footed albatross flies close to the stern of the Atlantis at sunset.
![The CTD rosette is brought back on deck after having taken water samples and a profile of the water column.](../aug09/media/ctd_recovery_100.jpg)
August 9
The CTD rosette is brought back on deck after having taken water samples and a profile of the water column. (HR)
![Talking to the students at UCAP.](../aug07/media/careycall_100.jpg)
August 7
Talking to the students at UCAP.
![Scientist answer UCAP students questions while the call is also being videotaped.](../aug07/media/callgroup_100.jpg)
August 7
Scientist answer UCAP students questions, while the call is videotaped.
![Remembering old times while talking to the director and teachers at UCAP.](../aug07/media/patrickcall_100.jpg)
August 7
A former student remembers old times, talking to the director and teachers at UCAP.
![Rocks coated with hardened manganese deposits.](../aug06/media/pillowbasaltgrab_100.jpg)
August 6
Rocks coated with hardened manganese deposits. (HR)
![Scientist use a hand lens to study a billet, or tabul.](../aug06/media/randylens_100.jpg)
August 6
A scientist uses a hand lens to study a billet, or tabul.
![Catalina Martinez enters the DSV Alvin for her first dive.](../aug05/media/cat_mark_100.jpg)
August 5
Catalina Martinez enters the DSV Alvin for her first dive.
![Multibeam image of Denson Seamount looking approximately NW.](../aug05/media/denson_seamount_100.jpg)
August 5
Multibeam image of Denson Seamount, looking approximately NW. (HR)
![Jason Chaytor shines a flashlight out the porthole to assist Alvin pilot.](../aug05/media/jason_alvin_100.jpg)
August 5
Jason Chaytor shines a flashlight out the porthole to assist Alvin pilot. (HR)
![Strange transparent sea cucumber on Denson Seamount.](../aug05/media/cuke_100.jpg)
August 5
A strange transparent sea cucumber on Denson Seamount. (HR)
![Meter tall stalked sponge along with a tiny shrimp viewed from Alvin porthole.](../aug05/media/stalked_sponge_100.jpg)
August 5
Meter-tall stalked sponge, with a tiny shrimp, viewed from the Alvin porthole. (HR)
![A spectacular sunset and rainbow that lasted late into the evening.](../aug05/media/sunset_100.jpg)
August 5
A spectacular sunset and rainbow that lasted late into the evening.
![The Swan Surveyor depicting the R/V Atlantis (far right) mapping a section of the ocean floor.](../aug04/media/seamount_map_100.jpg)
August 4
The Swan Surveyor depicting the R/V Atlantis (far right) mapping a section of the ocean floor. (HR)
![The pre-dawn deployment of the XTB.](../aug04/media/xtb_deploy_100.jpg)
August 4
The pre-dawn deployment of the XTB.
![Rachel Teasedale, pre-dawn XTB data check.](../aug04/media/dataread_100.jpg)
August 4
Rachel Teasdale at pre-dawn XTB data check.
![Carey and Patrick scan the horizon in the Gulf of Alaska](../aug02/media/careyandpat_100.jpg)
August 2
Carey DeLauder and Patrick Neumann scan the Gulf of Alaska horizon.
![Patrick Neumann, watching and learning from Eddy Estaniel.](../aug02/media/patwatches_100.jpg)
August 2
Patrick Neumann watches and learns from Eddy Estaniel.
![Patrick hard at work](../aug02/media/patknots_100.jpg)
August 2
Patrick Neumann hard at work.
![Captain Margaret, Mitzi Crane.](../july31/media/captain_100.jpg)
July 31
Captain Margaret "Mitzi" Crane.
![The Seattle skyline as seen from Puget Sound.](../july31/media/seattle_100.jpg)
July 31
The Seattle skyline as seen from Puget Sound.
![The snow-covered peaks of Vancouver, Canada.](../july31/media/vancoucer_100.jpg)
July 31
The snow-covered peaks of Vancouver, Canada.
![Naomi Ward reviews Alvin dive procedures.](../july31/media/alvin_diveprep_100.jpg)
July 31
Naomi Ward reviews Alvin dive procedures. (HR)
![Nicolas Alverado hits a winner at the ping pong table.](../july31/media/pingpong_100.jpg)
July 31
Nicolás Alvarado hits a winner at the ping pong table.