Archive Photos

 

photo of launching the Pieces V from the K-O-K
Launching the Pieces V from the K-O-K. The Hawaii
Undersea Research Lab operates the Pieces V, which
can descend to 2000 m. Photo by J. Liebeler

photo of securing the Pieces V after a dive to 400 meters
Securing the Pieces V after a dive to 400 meters.
Researchers use the Pieces V for studying deep
water precious coral beds, Monk Seal feeding
behavior, and ocean floor mapping. Photo by J. Liebeler

 

photo of student working in lab
Student prepares samples for processing. Many GES students
take jobs working in labs in the departments of Chemistry,
Oceanography, Biology, and Geology and Geophysics.
Photo courtesy of Soest Pubs

photo of R.V. Kaimikai_O_Kanaloa
R. V. Kaimikai-O-Kanaloa. This 230' research vessel has a
range of 15,000 nm, carries a crew of 19 scientists, and
carries a SeaBeam 210 multibeam sonar bathymetric mapping
system. The K-O-K is the support ship for the Pieces V.
Photo courtesy of HURL.