The ship weighs anchor and we are underway. Image courtesy of NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Galápagos Rift Expedition 2011. Download larger version (jpg, 1.0 MB).
The ship weighs anchor and we are underway. Image courtesy of NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Galápagos Rift Expedition 2011. Download larger version (jpg, 1.0 MB).
Shortly after noon today, the ship weighed anchor and began the approximate 2-day transit to Ecuador waters. Though the VSAT appears to be operating properly, the high speed connection is still not functioning. The decision to leave now is somewhat of a risk. We have been told that the antenna technicians can bring the high-speed connection online from shore.
