Dave Lovalvo keeps a close eye on the first ROV deployment of INDEX-SATAL 2010.

Dave Lovalvo keeps a close eye on the first ROV deployment of INDEX-SATAL 2010. Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, INDEX-SATAL 2010. Download larger version (jpg, 1.0 MB).

Dive 1: Dave Lovalvo
June 29, 2010

At 1704 local time, the Little Hercules ROV was safely back on deck after completing the first dive during the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer's maiden voyage. We'll save a substantive update on our findings for a full web log, but it's safe to say that we confirmed previous indications of hydrothermal activity on Kawio Barat.

Dave Lovalvo, ROV Operations Coordinator, and his team deserve a big congratulations for today's milestone!