Locations

College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University
The home institution for the scientists on this research expedition. 

R/V New Horizon
The R/V (Research Vessel) New Horizon is 170 feet long and has a crew of twelve. It has room for a scientific party of 19 people. It is operated by the University of California, San Diego.

Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Scripps Institution was founded in 1903 as an independent biological research laboratory.  It became part of the University of California in 1912.  It is a large center for marine science research, with a staff of approximately 1,300 people.  Scripps operates the R/V New Horizon. (image courtesy Scripps Institution of Oceanography)

The Department of Geology and Geophysics
School of Ocean and Earth Science & Technology, University of Hawaii
The G&G Department is part of the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST).  The staff members at SOEST seek to understand the complex interrelations of the seas, the atmosphere, and the earth.  The core facilities of SOEST are located on the University of Hawaii Manoa campus, in the city of Honolulu, on the island of Oahu.  Visit this website for a great feature called “Ask-an-Earth Scientist!—Your Questions Stop Here.” Find answers to such questions as “What causes earthquakes?” and “How do undersea earthquakes cause tsunamis?”