81. Major Ocean Exploration Effort Would Reveal Secrets Of The Deep PRESS RELEASE / frontier, and currently available submersibles—whether manned vice president anddirector of research at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Fort http://www.mindfully.org/Water/2003/Ocean-Exploration-NAS4nov03.htm

Major Ocean Exploration Effort Would Reveal Secrets of the Deep PRESS RELEASE / NAS 4nov03 Executive Summary and Introduction WASHINGTON—A new large-scale, multidisciplinary ocean exploration program would increase the pace of discovery of new species, ecosystems, energy sources, seafloor features, pharmaceutical products, and artifacts, as well as improve understanding of the role oceans play in climate change, says a new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies' National Research Council. Such a program should be run by a nonfederal organization and should encourage international participation, added the committee that wrote the report. Congress, interested in the possibility of an international ocean exploration program, asked the Research Council to examine the feasibility of such an effort. The committee concluded, however, that given the limited resources in many other countries, it would be prudent to begin with a U.S. program that would include foreign representatives and serve as a model for other countries. Once programs are established elsewhere, groups of nations could then collaborate on research and pool their resources under international agreements. "The United States should lead by example," said committee chair John Orcutt, professor of geophysics and deputy director, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego. Vast portions of the ocean remain unexplored. In fact, while a dozen men have walked on the moon, just two have traveled to the farthest reaches of the ocean, and only for about 30 minutes each time, the report notes. "The bottom of the ocean is the Earth's least explored frontier, and currently available submersibles—whether manned, remotely operated, or autonomous—cannot reach the deepest parts of the sea," said committee vice chair Shirley A. Pomponi, vice president and director of research at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Fort Pierce, Fla.

82. Piloted Submersibles Are The Aquatic Equivalent Of Space Capsules famous research submersible. Launched in 1964, Alvin was designed as a maneuverableand compact research sub. Alvin, operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic http://iserver.saddleback.cc.ca.us/faculty/jvalencic/ocean/lectures/prologue/sub

Deep Diving Submersibles Today's piloted submersibles are the aquatic equivalent of space capsules. Just as the Apollo spacecraft engineers fashioned a metallic cocoon to protect the astronauts, so submarine designers produce vessels that safely take aquanauts to depths far deeper than conventional SCUBA, and back up again to the world of sunlight. The demands of the deep sea environment are even greater than those of space. At the bottom of the Challenger Deep, the deepest point on earth, the water pressure forcing in on a submersible is over 1,000 times greater than water pressure at the surface. Man has been here, first in the Baythscape Terieste some 25 years ago, then returned again just a few years ago in a special Japanese submersible. Seawater is also harsh on electrical circuitry and communications the the design and espec ially the matience of these submersibles is no small task. Life support and propulsion systems must work flawlessly in this dark arena and normally have triple redundancy in the event something does go wrong. A piloted sub maintains sea-level air pressure inside its cabin. A pilot and perhaps one or more scientists can descend to otherwise inaccessible depths to make observations, gather data with scientific instruments, take samples with robotic arms, and return to the surface comfortably dry. Although dry, they are cold since the cabin temperature inside a deep diving submersible is often only 10 degrees F above freezing.

83. Robert Ballard's Institute For Exploration - Mystic Aquarium & Institute For Exp Scientific Journal Articles 1970, Ballard, RD and Emery, KO, research submersiblesin oceanography, Special Publication, by Marine Technology, 70 p. http://www.mysticaquarium.org/ballard/ballard/publications.asp

Dr. Robert Ballard IFE People IFE Exhibits IFE Research ... IFE Press Room DR. ROBERT BALLARD PUBLICATIONS Scientific Journal Articles 1970, Ballard, R.D. and Emery, K.O., Research submersibles in oceanography, Special Publication, by Marine Technology, 70 p. 1970, Ballard, R.D. and Uchupi, E., Morphology and Quarternary history of the continental shelf of the gulf coast of the United States, Bulletin of Marine Science, v. 20, no. 3, p. 547-559. 1970, Emery, K.O., Ballard, R.D., and Wigley, R.L., A dive aboard BEN FRANKLIN off West Palm Beach, Florida, Marine Technology Society Journal, v. 4, no. 2, p. 7-16. 1971, Ballard, R.D. and Uchupi, E., Geological Observations of the Miami Terrace from the Submersible BEN FRANKLIN, Marine Technology Society Journal, v. 5, no. 2, p. 43-48. 1972, Ballard, R.D. and Uchupi, E., Carboniferous and Triassic rifting: a preliminary outline of the tectonic history of the Gulf of Maine, Geological Society of America Bulletin, v. 83, p. 2285-2302. 1974, Ballard, R.D. and Uchupi, E., Geology of the Gulf of Maine, American Association of Petroleum Geologists Bulletin, v. 58, no. 6, p. 1156-1158.

84. Robert Ballard's Institute For Exploration - Mystic Aquarium He spent 30 years at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, where he helped developmanned submersibles and remotely operated vehicles for marine research. http://www.mysticaquarium.org/ballard/ifepr/pr.asp?id=39

85. Meetings Of The NUS DBS Biodiversity & Ecology Journal Club on deepsea species captured during numerous oceanographic expeditions in the animals,combining observations from deep-diving research submersibles with work http://rmbr.nus.edu.sg/bejc/clyderoper.html

The University Scholar's Programme The National University of Singapore Department of Biological Sciences, The National University of Singapore Proudly Present "In Search of Giant Squid: A Last Great Mystery in the Deep Sea" A public talk by Dr Clyde Roper Zoologist Emeritus, Department of Invertebrate Zoology: Mollusks, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, United States of America Tuesday, 25th March 2003: 7.30pm - 9.30pm Prince George's Park Residence (PGP) Lecture Theatre National University of Singapore To RSVP please contact Ms. Tan Ai Lian Tel: 6874-1328. ALL ARE WELCOME! How to get there See map To get to NUS by bus take SBS No 95 from Buona Vista MRT Station or No. 96 from

86. Research In Davey Jones' Locker with Observational Data from submersibles to Classify Remarkable Careers in OceanographyWomen Exploring the Master of Science Degree research Project, Spring http://dusk.geo.orst.edu/djl/discov.html

home port rogues booty voyages ... email the captain Current/Recent Research Projects and Data Archives from the Lab (in reverse chronological order, kind of) Benthic zone mapping of coral reefs in American Samoa prelim info prototype web site "Integration of High-Resolution Multibeam Sonar Imagery with Observational Data from Submersibles to Classify and Map Benthic Habitats at Heceta Bank, Oregon" Marine Resource Management Master of Science Degree Thesis, Winter 2003 Spatial metaphors, mapping component of the Catalogue of Oregon Marine and Coastal Information (COMCI) web site in progress The ArcGIS Marine Data Model web site "Developing 'Humane' Interfaces to Data Clearinghouses for Improving the Delivery of Spatial Information to Marine Resource Managers" Marine Resource Management Master of Science Degree Research Project, Fall 2002 "Integrating GIS and Community Mapping into Secondary Science Education: A Web GIS Approach" (and the Tahoma Virtual Atlas) Geography Master of Science Degree Thesis, Spring 2002 slide show The Oregon Coastal Atlas web site funded NSF-ITR proposal Press Release Marine sanctuary exploration and mapping (American Samoa) Results and data original proposal "Utilizing GIS for the Collection of Key Variables in the Analysis of an International Freshwater River Basin Spatial Database" Geography Master of Science Degree Research Project, Spring 2001

87. OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH PROGRAM CORMP) This interdisciplinary oceanographic program is Program (NOAA) conductsresearch in fisheries technology for using submersibles, remotely operated http://www.uncwil.edu/cmsr/Programs/oceanic research program.htm

OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH PROGRAM Activities Coastal Ocean Research and Monitoring Program (CORMP): This interdisciplinary oceanographic program is funded through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration by congressional appropriation. This program, which was initially funded in 1998, supports efforts by a large number of UNCW investigators and collaborators from other universities and agencies to study the physical, geological, chemical and biological properties of the coastal ocean in the Cape Fear region. Monitoring work has focused on larval fish recruitment, the discharge of materials from the Cape Fear River, effects of storm events on bottom sediments and organisms, physical and chemical signals of water movements at various scales of space and time, the biology of marine vertebrate populations, and analysis of the effects of hurricanes on the coastal ocean. See the COMP web page at: http://www.uncwil.edu/cmsr/comp Continental Shelf and Slope Studies: Investigations of the taxonomy, biomass and ecology of benthic microalgae, demersal zooplankton, and macrofauna in sediments and seawater from the continental shelf and slope regions off North Carolina indicate that benthic primary productivity is an important part of shelf and slope ecosystems. Investigations of shelf hardbottom- associated algae and invertebrates, soft-bottom communities, and links between these two habitats are being conducted to identify factors controlling these systems, and to determine the importance of trophic links between different habitat types. The coupling of benthic productivity with other parts of these ecosystems including reef fishes is also of interest.

88. Under The Oregon Coast: OMSI Exhibit These research submersibles are supplimented with a rich assortmentof interactive exhibits. The Alvin Command Center, from the http://www.sdots.com/seas/omsi.html

SOUNDS: Titantic Under the Sea Jacques Cousteau Bob Ballard ... Extreme Deep exhibit runs May 27 through Sept 10, 2000. It showcases Woods Hole Deep Sea Research that was mentioned earlier in this report. Full-size replicas of deep sea submersibles, currently off the Oregon coast, are on display. It puts deep sea tools in your hands providing a rich environment for interpretation and exploration. The exhibit includes: The Alvin , the Titanic-finding, manned submersible. Cutaway models, a walk-in pilot sphere (see VR photos on next page) and user-controlled robot arms. The Jason , a tethered, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) that carries optical and acoustic sensors. Autonomous deep submergence vehicles are WHOI's robots. They need no tether or remote guidance and include the ABE and REMUS . The Autonomous Benthic Explorer Duester's Oregon photos ). It uses acoustic transponders to tell it where it is. The REMUS (Remote Environmental Monitoring UnitS), collects data remotely according to pre-programed instructions and is designed for coastal monitoring and multiple vehicle survey operations. Related links Exploratorium links Tech Museum links Black Sea Research Search for Noah's Flood ... Ocean Planet: How Deep?

89. OCEAN LECTURE SERIES - PROFILE manned submersible systems versatile platforms that take scientists more than ahalf mile beneath the surface of the ocean to conduct oceanographic research, http://www.hboi.edu/marineed/profiles/donshirley.html

"Submersible Science at Harbor Branch: Looking from the Inside Out" ABOUT THE LECTURE Harbor Branch was founded more than thirty years ago for the purpose of conducting research in the deep sea. The cornerstone of our deep-sea research programs is the Johnson-Sea-Link manned submersible systems - versatile platforms that take scientists more than a half mile beneath the surface of the ocean to conduct oceanographic research, drug discovery, marine archaeology, and recovery operations. These capabilities make Harbor Branch unique among oceanographic research institutions. During this first seminar of the 2003 Ocean Science Lecture Series, we highlight the evolution of the Johnson-Sea-Link submersibles and development of their unique capabilities. We also feature videos of scientific discoveries, archaeological expeditions, and recovery operations with historical importance. Our history is firmly rooted in our submersible program, but we have also developed programs beyond the scope of submersible science, some of which will be featured in up-coming lectures. We will conclude with a preview of whatÕs to come in the Ocean Science Lecture Series. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Dr. Shirley Pomponi

90. HUSBAND-AND-WIFE TEAM WILL SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES Vice President and Director of research, and Don TOPIC Submersible Science at HARBORBRANCH Looking Center at HARBOR BRANCH Oceanographic Institution, 5600 http://www.hboi.edu/news/press/jan0803.html

HUSBAND-AND-WIFE TEAM WILL SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES FROM DECADES OF OCEAN EXPLORATION USING RESEARCH SUBMERSIBLES Fort Pierce, FL - On January 8, 2003, the public is invited as HARBOR BRANCH kicks off its annual Ocean Science Lecture Series with a free presentation on the adventures and history of the institute's Johnson-Sea-Link submersibles given by Dr. Shirley Pomponi, HARBOR BRANCH's vice president and research director, and Don Liberatore, undersea vehicles manager and chief submersible pilot. This husband-and-wife team will use spectacular video footage and photos as well as their own personal experiences from decades of ocean exploration to bring to life some of the most memorable and significant submersible expeditions from the past three decades. They have worked around the globe searching for marine creatures that produce chemicals that will fight cancer and other diseases and have also been involved in such efforts as recovery of the Challenger space shuttle wreckage and exploration of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald

91. EXPLORATION OF THE DEEP BLUE SEA Unveiling The Ocean's Mysteries | IN FOCUS, 4.1 The National Oceanographic Partnership Program, an existing annually thereafter, accordingto the research Council least one new manned submersible and possibly http://infocusmagazine.org/4.1/env_ocean.html

Winter/Spring 2004 Vol. 4 No. 1 Exploration of the Deep Blue Sea Unveiling the Ocean's Mysteries T he oceans cover nearly three-quarters of the Earth's surface, regulate our weather and climate, and sustain a large portion of the planet's biodiversity, yet we know very little about them. In fact, most of this underwater realm remains unexplored. Three recent reports from the National Research Council propose a significantly expanded international infrastructure for ocean exploration and research to close this knowledge gap and unlock the many secrets of the sea. Already a world leader in ocean research, the United States should lead a new exploration endeavor by example. "Given the limited resources in many other countries, it would be prudent to begin with a U.S. exploration program that would include foreign representatives and serve as a model for other countries," said John Orcutt, the committee chair for one of the reports and deputy director, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego. "Once programs are established elsewhere, groups of nations could then collaborate on research and pool their resources under international agreements." Using new and existing facilities, technologies, and vehicles, proposed efforts to understand the oceans would follow two different approaches. One component dedicated to exploration would utilize ships, submersibles, and satellites in new ways to uncover the ocean's biodiversity, such as the ecosystems associated with deep-sea hydrothermal vents, coral reefs, and volcanic, underwater mountains.

92. Future Needs In Deep Submergence Science; (COMPLETED) Dr. Robison s research interests are focused on deepsea ecology and applyingadvanced submersible technology to oceanographic research. http://www4.nas.edu/webcr.nsf/CommitteeDisplay/OSBX-U-03-01-A?OpenDocument

93. National Governmental Agencies Links (In English and Japanese) national oceanographic institution cutting-edge deep-searesearch, submersibles; deep-sea extremophiles database, ocean-atmosphere http://www.un.org/Depts/los/Links/Gov-Agency.htm

National Governmental Agencies Links Below are links to national Governmental Agencies that deal with oceans and the law of the sea. Entries are in alphabetical order by country. Note: This Site contains links and references to third-party web sites. The linked sites are not under the control of the United Nations, and the United Nations is not responsible for the content of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site. The United Nations provides these links only as a convenience, and the inclusion of a link or reference does not imply the endorsement of the linked site by the United Nations. National Governmental Agencies Centro de Investigaciones del Mar y la Atmosfera (CIMA) - ARGENTINA CIMA objective is the expansion of the understanding of the physical processes that control and determine the behaviour of the atmosphere and the ocean, and in particular, El Niño, the greenhouse effect, ozone layer reduction, etc. National Institute for Fisheries Research and Development (INIDEP) - ARGENTINA Programs and research projects in fisheries exploitation and capture AMBIS - Australian Maritime Boundaries Information System - AUSTRALIA Geographic information system containing a national coverage of Australia's maritime limits set in accordance with UNCLOS; explains the processes and calculations undertaken to establish jurisdictional limits of its maritime zones

94. Section Three Looking Ahead UNOLS Submersible Science Study (S3) The principal problem confronting the (oceanographic)research community is the lack of access to submersible systems. http://www.gso.uri.edu/unols/dive_safety/sec3.html

Section Three: Looking Ahead New Technologies Prepared by Lynne Carter Hanson Background/Summary There are many technologies coming into use by the scientific diving community that are beyond those traditionally used by scientific divers. Many of these new technologies are not new at all, but have a long history of industrial and other diver group usage (e.g., NOAA use of NITROX). When adopting additional technologies into the repertoire of scientific diving, a variety of mechanisms have been used which range from personal discussions to the convening of a workshop (e.g., American Academy of Underwater Sciences' Workshop on Diving Computers) and development of standards for and by the community. The four perspectives concerned with additional technologies and mechanisms to deal with them are: The ship operator with overall responsibility for over-the-side operations; The scientist with his or her need and desire to accomplish good science; The scientist's home institution with its concerns for safety, liability, and reputation; and The funding agency which is responsive to community demands and at the same time responsible for (among others): safety, finances, and precedent setting issues.

95. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and use of equipment in support of engineering projects related to oceanographicresearch. Pilot 3rd Class medical exam for manned submersible pilot training. http://www.name.uno.edu/Job/woods_hole_oceanographic_institu.htm

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Marine Operations Coordinator Announcement Number 04-02-04 Application Deadline March 26, 2004 Job Summary: Reports to the Vice President for Marine Operations. Responsible for ship scheduling activities. Liaison and major point of contact with scientific users of ships and deep submergence vehicles. Assists scientist in planning and preparing for the scientific work to be conducted on Institution vessels and facilities. Coordinates marine operations, long-range ship-use planning and operations logistics. Major Duties: Receives ship use requests and prepares operating schedules, and regular changes thereto, for Institution vessels and submersibles for approval by the Vice President for Marine Operations; provides assistance to WHOI staff for scientific work on non-Institution vessels. Maintains regular contact with UNOLS Office and other UNOLS ship schedulers to coordinate ship scheduling and disseminate schedule information. Maintains regular contact with federal funding agencies to insure adequate information flow regarding schedules, science users and funding levels. Works with deep submergence operations and science service group and Port Office to facilitate scheduling and logistics.

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