PI Country:
USA
PIs:
Reysenbach, A.-L.; Ding, K.; Seywald, J.
Institution:
Portland State University; University of Minnesota; WHOI
Funding:
NSF
Ocean:
N. Atlantic
Region:
N MAR
Year:
2008
Start Date:
9-Jul-08
End Date:
12-Aug-08
Website URL:
http://www.deepseavoyage.research.pdx.edu/ Geochemistry, geology, microbiology, and biology of the Rainbow, Lucky Strike, Lost City, and [Snake Pit-- changed to TAG] vent sites; The three major research foci of the cruise are: 1. To study the microbial phylogenetic and metabolic diversity associated with the high temperature sulfide deposits led by Anna-Louise Reysenbach 2. To measure the abundance and composition of organic compounds in fluids and sulfide mineral structures led by Jeffrey Seewald, Tom McCollom and Chris German 3. To deploy and test in-situ chemical sensors to measure and monitor the pH and redox chemistry of hydrothermal fluids led by William Seyfried and Kang Ding
Ship:
R/V Revelle
Equipment:
ROV Jason II 
