JOIDES RESOLUTION

Science in Search of Earth's Secrets

What is the JOIDES Resolution?

The JOIDES Resolution (JR) is a research vessel that drills into the ocean floor to collect and study core samples. Scientists use data from the JR to better understand climate change, geology and Earth’s history. It is a part of the International Ocean Discovery Program and is funded by the National Science Foundation.

EXP 402:Tyrrhenian Continent Ocean transition

 

09 February – 08 April

 

Time at Sea: 66 days

 

Date on Ship: Tuesday April 16

Time on Ship: 07:33

ABOUT THE SHIP

ABOUT THE SHIP

SHIP'S LOG
Click a Photo to Read Blogs from the Ship’s Crew.
  • Experiencing Time or the lack of it while at sea
  • What do Soda Cans, Resistivity, and Drilling have to do with each other?
  • Science Art Gallery: Thin section 1
  • Science Art Gallery: Thin Section 2

PAST EXPEDITIONS

Click any marker to learn more about our past expeditions! Zoom in on the map for more accurate drill site locations.

Current Ship Location: 52.39ºN, 4.89ºE

JOIDES Resolution