Mission: Continental shelfbreak

The edge of the North American continental shelf is a dynamic place where conditions create a vibrant and productive marine ecosystem. REMUS 100 is helping reveal just how special the shelfbreak is.

 

Featured Researchers

Glen Gawarkiewicz

Glen Gawarkiewicz

Senior Scientist

Glen's personal page

Amy Kukulya

Amy Kukulya

Engineering Assistant

Amy's personal page

Featured Robot

remus 100

AUV REMUS 100

A compact, lightweight autonomous vehicle designed to operate up to 100 meters beneath the surface

Remus 100 page

sentry

AUV SENTRY

A fully autonomous underwater vehicle capable of exploring the ocean down to 6,000 meters

Sentry page

alvin

HOV ALVIN

Alvin carries two scientists and a pilot as deep as 4,500 meters and each dive lasts six to ten hours.

Alvin page