SECRETS OF THE GULF EXPEDITION, MARCH 2007--START OF THE EXPEDITION
The Secrets of the Gulf Expedition began in Galveston, TX in early March 2007. This first page of photos highlights events before the expedition as well as the departure of the vessels on March 2, 2007.
Additional expedition images can be viewed at the following links:
Click on a picture below to see a larger, hi-resolution image. All images should be credited to Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS).
Research submarine NR-1 tied up alongside the SSV Carolyn Chouest in Galveston.
The sail of the NR-1 submarine viewed from the deck of the Carolyn Chouest.
Final meeting of the science team prior to the expedition getting under way.
Press conference at sanctuary headquarters on March 1, 2007.
Panel of speakers at the press conference March 1, 2007.
Dr. Robert Ballard with 4 students from Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio.
