Neal Driscoll looking at CHIRP data as it comes in

John Goff and Jeff Weissel, looking dour, work on the all critical wire out table.

The sonar sled SUBSCAN ready for action.

Crew attaches useless line meter to the winch.

Luigi Tosi, Jeff and Bill Lyons review sonar data for core sites

Luigi, Bill and Neal find a likely spot.

The DF1000 sidescan fish, ready for action.

John and Marc Capone work the tag lines at top, Luigi below while Neal discusses the finer points of long coring with John.

Long core deployment

Long core recovery

Jeff helps out the bosun during long core recovery

Top side view of long core recovery.

Easing the long core into the cradle.

John and Neal assist in SUBSCAN recovery.

Easing the SUBSCAN to the deck - pads ready.

A soft landing. 

Strap it down and head home before the bad weather hits.

A tired but happy science party - great data, great fun.