About Glass Sponge Reefs | The Crew and Vessels | Images from the Deep
Sponge Reef Research - the crew and vessels
A partnership of international scientists are studying the the unique sponge reef ecosystem off the west coast of Canada.
Photo from ROPOS BENTHOS 2008 Cruise. From left to right: Dr. H. Reiswig (U of Victoria), E. Adams (U of Alberta), K. Tamburri (CSSF-ROPOS), A. Chavez (U of Alberta), I. Murdock (CSSF-ROPOS), Dr. M. Reidenbach (U of Virginia), J. Chu (U of Alberta), R. Mills (CSSF-ROPOS), Dr. S. Leys (U of Alberta), J. Boutillier (PBS-DFO).
Deep sea research requires the use of remotely operated vehicles (ROV).
 The CCGS Vector and CCGS John P. Tully have been used as a support vessels for the ROPOS submersible.
The ROPOS system has the capability to dive 5000 meters below the surface of the ocean.
With satellite technology, one can now view a deep sea ROPOS dive from the office!
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The ROV "ROPOS" is operated by the Canadian Scientific Submersible Facility,and is at the technological forefront of deep sea exploration.
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ROPOS surfaces after a dive in Dixon Entrance, surveying for deep sea corals and sponges. Alaska can be seen in the background.
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The main navigation camera on ROPOS was fitted with a professional quality, high definition setup. The live feed is displayed on a 42" LCD monitor with surreal clarity and detail.
Check out the ROPOS.com photo gallery for amazing images from the deep.
At least 14 monitors display images from independent cameras, navigation and data logging information.
Over 30 computers are on board, running essential software and allowing the coordination of multiple scientific personnel working cooperatively towards the same purpose.
 
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