Global Deep-Sea Marine Geology

Leaders: Nicole Raineault (URI) and Katie Kelley (URI)

Overview: 

Join marine geologists from the University of Rhode Island for an immersive exploration of Earth's deep ocean. This virtual field trip combines live interaction with scientists at sea, expert-led presentations on remarkable geological discoveries from around the world, and a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the nation's leading marine geological sample repositories. Participants will learn how researchers access, map, and study the deep seafloor using cutting-edge technologies while exploring volcanic systems, hydrothermal environments, brine pools, methane seeps, and seamounts spanning multiple ocean basins.

Meeting Point:

Park at the University of Rhode Island, Bay Campus at 215 S Ferry Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882. Make your way to the lower level of the OSEC building at Inner Space Center Mission Control. We will make our way to the Marine Geological Samples Lab, a short walk away.  Useful maps @ https://web.uri.edu/visit/maps-and-directions/bay-campus/