Photo & Video Log
This page contains photos and videos taken during the
Life on the Edge 2005 expedition
that took place October 16 - November 1, 2005. Click on any image to view
a larger version and for additional information. If a movie camera icon
is
present, a QuickTime video can be viewed by clicking on the image. Other
video formats are available on the linked pages. If a Podcast icon
is
present, a video or audio file is available for download or you can subscribe to the RSS Podcast Feed. ![NOAA Podcast RSS 2.0 Feed](../../../../siteart/rss20.gif)
If a slideshow icon
is
present, a visual log of exploration images can be viewed. You can scroll
through them one by one, or select the play button for an automatic slideshow.
(HR) = "High Resolution" images available.
Video & Slideshows
![Deep-sea or cold water corals have been known for hundreds of years, but aside from a few areas, they have been poorly studied.](../../background/plan/media/movies/life_on_the_edge_100.jpg)
Summary
Known for hundreds of years yet, Deep-sea or cold water corals have been poorly studied. (QuickTime, 2.8 Mb)
![Collection of images of the R/V Seward Johnson and Johnson-Sea-Link submersible taken during the Life on the Edge 2005 Exploration.](../summary/media/slideshow1/01_slide_100.gif)
Summary
Images of the R/V Seward Johnson & Johnson-Sea-Link submersible taken during the Life on the Edge Exploration. (HR)
![View a visual collection of images from the Life on the Edge 2005 Exploration.](../oct29/media/slideshow/flow_the_specimens_100.gif)
October 29
View a visual collection of images from the Life on the Edge 2005 Expedition.
![Animated flyover of a Cape Lookout deep coral study site with data from several previous submersible tracks.](media/cape_lookout_flyover_qt100.jpg)
October 19
Animated flyover of a Cape Lookout deep coral site with data from several previous submersible tracks. (QuickTime, 2.2 Mb)
![The first Neuston net sample was collected off Cape Loookout, NC, an area where the team has worked extensively in the past.](media/netsample_qt100.jpg)
October 16
The first Neuston net sample was collected off Cape Loookout, NC, in an area extensively studied in the past. (QuickTime, 1.1 Mb)
Images
![The habitat at the morning dive at north Jacksonville was a diverse mixed habitat.](../nov1/media/fig1_100.jpg)
November 1
The habitat at the morning dive at north Jacksonville was a diverse mixed habitat.
![The dive track from the afternoon dive crossed three different habitat types.](../nov1/media/fig2_100.jpg)
November 1
The dive track from the afternoon dive crossed three different habitat types.
![The sargassumfish, Histrio histrio, spends its entire life in the Sargassum.](../oct31/media/fig1_100.jpg)
October 31
The sargassumfish, Histrio histrio, spends its entire life in the Sargassum.
![Commercially important dolphinfish, Coryphaena hippurus, are known to be associated with Sargassum.](../oct31/media/fig2_100.jpg)
October 31
Commercially important dolphinfish, Coryphaena hippurus, are known to be associated with Sargassum.
![A common predator that occurs on deep coral banks is Helicolenus dactylopterus (blackbelly rosefish).](../oct31/media/fig3_100.jpg)
October 31
A common predator that occurs on deep coral banks is Helicolenus dactylopterus (blackbelly rosefish).
![Three common mesopelagic fishes have been observed in dense aggregations near deep coral banks.](../oct31/media/fig4_100.jpg)
October 31
Three common mesopelagic fishes have been observed in dense aggregations near deep coral banks.
![The drawing of Nezumia sclerorhynchus (roughtip grenadier) was from a paper by Marshall in 1973.](../oct30/media/nezumia_sclerorhynchus_100.jpg)
October 30
The drawing of Nezumia sclerorhynchus (roughtip grenadier) was from a paper by Marshall in 1973. (HR)
![A roughtip grenadier specimen photographed during a cruise dive.](../oct30/media/roughtip_grenadier_100.jpg)
October 30
A roughtip grenadier specimen photographed during a cruise dive. (HR)
![Indirect sampling usually produces specimens that arrive on deck in very poor condition.](../oct30/media/toxic_sea_urchin_100.jpg)
October 30
Indirect sampling usually produces specimens that arrive on deck in very poor condition.
![Two years of ship tracks plotted over the Cape Fear deep coral bank area off North Carolina, illustrating dense coverage of single beam sonar.](../oct30/media/cape_fear_maps_100.jpg)
October 30
Two years of ship tracks plotted over the Cape Fear deep coral bank area off North Carolina, illustrating dense coverage of single beam sonar. (HR)
![Examples of bottom habitat observed during the morning dive at Stetson Banks.](../oct28/media/morning_dive_sbanks_100.jpg)
October 28
Examples of bottom habitat observed during the morning dive at Stetson Banks.
![Examples of bottom habitat observed during the afternoon dive at Stetson Banks.](../oct28/media/afternoon_dive_sbanks_100.jpg)
October 28
Examples of bottom habitat observed during the afternoon dive at Stetson Banks.
![Dr. Ross (on the right, in sunglasses) teaches an impromptu knot-tying class.](../oct27/media/knots_100.jpg)
October 27
Dr. Ross (on the right, in sunglasses) teaches an impromptu knot-tying class. (HR)
![Sample of consolidated substrate collected at the Savannah banks.](../oct27/media/substrate_100.jpg)
October 27
Sample of consolidated substrate collected at the Savannah banks. (HR)
![Dr. Steve Ross is interviewed by visitors from the media.](../oct26/media/interview_100.jpg)
October 26
Dr. Steve Ross is interviewed by visitors from the media. (HR)
![A standard 8.5-ounce styrofoam cup compared with a cup, originally the same size.](../oct26/media/cups_100.jpg)
October 26
A standard 8.5-ounce styrofoam cup compared with a cup, originally the same size. (HR)
![Elementary educator Reneé Green participating in nightlighting operations.](../oct24/media/renee_100.jpg)
October 24
Elementary educator Reneé Green participating in nightlighting operations. (HR)
![Reneé Green and a specimen of halfbeak she caught during a nightlighting session.](../oct24/media/fishing_100.jpg)
October 24
Reneé Green and a specimen of halfbeak she caught during a nightlighting session.
![A small fraction of the data being collected on this expedition.](../oct23/media/tapes_100.jpg)
October 23
A small fraction of the data being collected on this expedition. (HR)
![Andrea Quattrini monitors sonar data while the team assesses a potential dive site.](../oct23/media/andrea_100.jpg)
October 23
Andrea Quattrini monitors sonar data while the team assesses a potential dive site. (HR)
![The Night Crew: (left to right) Jennie McCLain, Tara Casazza (watch chief), Barb Lubinski and Reneé Green.](../oct22/media/nightcrew_100.jpg)
October 22
The Night Crew: (left to right) Jennie McCLain, Tara Casazza (watch chief), Barb Lubinski and Reneé Green. (HR)
![Juvenile Sailfish (Istiophurus platypterus) specimens caught with Neuston net.](../oct22/media/sailfish_100.jpg)
October 22
Juvenile Sailfish (Istiophurus platypterus) specimens caught with Neuston net. (HR)
![Jennie McClain immediately after the halfbeak she caught slipped through the net mesh and back into the water.](../oct21/media/lostfish_100.jpg)
October 21
Jennie McClain immediately after the halfbeak she caught slipped through the net mesh and back into the water.
![Halfbeak (Hemiramphus balao) caught by dip net during nightlighting session.](../oct21/media/halfbeak_100.jpg)
October 21
Halfbeak (Hemiramphus balao) caught by dip net during nightlighting session.
![Dr. Murray Roberts prepares to enter the stern compartment of the Johnson-Sea-Link submersible.](../oct20/media/murraydive_100.jpg)
October 20
Dr. Murray Roberts prepares to enter the stern compartment of the Johnson-Sea-Link submersible.
![Frame grab from external bow video camera: dense coral development of mostly live Lophelia.](../oct20/media/bowview_100.jpg)
October 20
Frame grab from external bow video camera: dense coral development of mostly live Lophelia. (HR)
![The VICTOR ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle), (Ifremer, France) being deployed from the R/V POLARSTERN.](../oct20/media/victor_rov_100.jpg)
October 20
The VICTOR ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle), (Ifremer, France) being deployed from the R/V POLARSTERN. (HR)
![Map generated using ArcMap software giving an overview of the 2004 expedition cruise plan.](../oct19/media/fig1_100.jpg)
October 19
Map generated using ArcMap software giving an overview of the 2004 expedition cruise plan.
![Screen capture of an ArcMap scene containing several layers of data.](../oct19/media/fig2_100.jpg)
October 19
Screen capture of an ArcMap scene containing several layers of data.
![Example of a three-dimensional depiction of changes in habitat over the course of a single submersible dive track.](../oct19/media/fig3_100.jpg)
October 19
Example of a three-dimensional depiction of changes in habitat over the course of a single submersible dive track.
![Screen capture of the 3-D mapping program, ArcScene.](../oct19/media/fig4_100.jpg)
October 19
Screen capture of the 3-D mapping program, ArcScene.
![The sub's manipulator arm collecting a crab trap containing five Galatheid crabs.](../oct18/media/fisheye_100.jpg)
October 18
The sub's manipulator arm collecting a crab trap containing five Galatheid crabs. (HR)
![Cheryl Morrison shows a specimen of hermit crab she collected during her dive.](../oct18/media/cherylcrab_100.jpg)
October 18
Cheryl Morrison shows a specimen of hermit crab she collected during her dive. (HR)
![A species of hermit crab residing in a worm tube.](../oct18/media/hermitstraw_100.jpg)
October 18
A species of hermit crab residing in a worm tube. (HR)
![Deployment of the Johnson Sea-Link submersible for the first dive of Life on the Edge 2005.](../oct17/media/sublaunch_100.jpg)
October 17
Deployment of the Johnson Sea-Link submersible for the first dive of Life on the Edge 2005.
![Chaunax sp. This is a species of the fish family known as gapers.](../oct17/media/chaunax_100.jpg)
October 17
Chaunax sp. This is a species of the fish family known as gapers. (HR)
![We have observed the bignose shark swimming around the coral banks on several occasions.](../oct17/media/bignoseshark_100.jpg)
October 17
We have observed the bignose shark swimming around the coral banks on several occasions.
![The R/V SEWARD JOHNSON docked at Morehead City, NC.](../oct16/media/seward_100.jpg)
October 16
The R/V SEWARD JOHNSON docked at Morehead City, NC. (HR)
![Dr. Ross and his student Jennie McClain.](../oct16/media/steve_jennie_100.jpg)
October 16
Dr. Ross and his student Jennie McClain. (HR)
![Melissa Partyka fabricating experimental fish trap.](../oct16/media/maketrap_100.jpg)
October 16
Melissa Partyka fabricating experimental fish trap. (HR)
![Group photo of science team.](../oct16/media/group_600.jpg)
October 16
Group photo of science team. (HR)
![Examining the first Neuston net sample.](../oct16/media/first_sample_100.jpg)
October 16
Examining the first Neuston net sample. (HR)
![Tara Casazza examining specimen of eel larvae obtained via Neuston net.](../oct16/media/tara_scope_100.jpg)
October 16
Tara Casazza examining specimen of eel larvae obtained via Neuston net. (HR)