gov.noaa.ncei.oer:BIOLUM2009_COLLECTION fieldSession Cruise Level Metadata NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information pointOfContact 2026-07-24T15:44:35 ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) Bioluminescence 2009: Living Light on the Deep Sea Floor Bioluminescence 2009: Living Light on the Deep Sea Floor (BIOLUM2009) R/V Seward Johnson I 2009-07-21 creation Cruise ID Cruise ID:BIOLUM2009 NCEI Archive Management System NCEI Accession ID:0039615 NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information NCEI Metadata ID: gov.noaa.ncei.oer:BIOLUM2009_COLLECTION NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research author NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information publisher The Bioluminescence 2009 expedition investigated light production by deep-sea organisms in the Bahamas region using the Johnson-Sea-Link II manned submersible. This collection comprises NOAA Ocean Exploration BEDI dive video segments and associated metadata from the cruise. Document deep-sea bioluminescence and benthic communities to support ocean exploration science and education; provide standardized archival video metadata under the BEDI program. completed historicalArchive NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information pointOfContact NOAA/OAR/OER - Ocean Exploration and Research 301-734-1014 301-713-4252 1315 East-West Hwy, SSMC3, #10210 Silver Spring MD 20910 USA oceanexplorer@noaa.gov 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday resourceProvider Dr. Tamara Frank Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography at Nova Southeastern University Research Professor 954-262-3637 Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography Nova Southeastern University 8000 N Ocean Drive Dania Beach FL 33044 USA tfrank1@nova.edu principalInvestigator notPlanned https://data.noaa.gov/docucomp/image/5abab464-7994-49fc-8a2f-ec337a11bfd4 NOAA logo PNG Little Bahama Bank Lithoherm Northwest Providence Channel place Provider Place Names Earth Science > Oceans > Marine Environment Monitoring Earth Science > Oceans > Aquatic Sciences Earth Science > Oceans > Bathymetry/Seafloor Topography > Seafloor Topography theme Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords 2026 revision 24 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2026. 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URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian expedition exploration explorer marine education noaa ocean ocean discovery ocean education ocean exploration ocean exploration and research OER ocean literacy ocean research science scientific mission scientific research sea stewardship systematic exploration technology transformational research undersea underwater Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) Program Discovery Keywords NOAA/OAR/OER - Ocean Exploration and Research 301-734-1014 301-713-4252 1315 East-West Hwy, SSMC3, #10210 Silver Spring MD 20910 USA oceanexplorer@noaa.gov 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday resourceProvider This is a list of static and vetted keywords to assist in search and discovery of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) program-related records. SIT instrument Provider Instruments BEDI ocean exploration and research bioluminescence observations bioluminescence collection free-swimming sea cucumber semi-sessile invertebrates antipatharian black coral transformational research Endoxocrinus maclearanus bioluminescence filming bioluminescence testing chirostylid crustaceans paramuriceid octocorals bioluminescent sea pen Endoxocrinus prionodes gelatinous zooplankton stylasterid hydrozoans systematic exploration crescentic embayments Crinometra brevipinna crustacean collection glowing siphonophores microbial communities ophiuroid snake stars sessile invertebrates venus flytrap anemone encrusting organisms equipment collection equipment deployment pelagic sea cucumber Polyprion americanum spatangoid echinoids brisingid asteroids fluorescent anemone golden zoantharians gooseneck barnacles hormathiid anemones primnoid octocorals scientific research Beryx decadactylus equipment recovery rolling topography scientific mission species collection suspension-feeders unstalked crinoids animal assessment animal collection benthic organisms equipment testing lineated sediment low light imaging sample collection caridean shrimps marine education polarized vision rippled sediment stalked crinoids zonation pattern bioluminescence brachyuran crab branching coral deposit-feeders glowing animals glowing sea pen glowing species gold coral fans inspection dive lophelia litter ocean discovery ocean education Pachastrellidae relief features theme Provider Keywords DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/OAR/OER > Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Oceanic & Atmospheric Research, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce dataCentre Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords 2026 revision 24 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2026. 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Use Constraints: Use subject to NOAA and NCEI data policies; acknowledge NOAA Ocean Exploration and Research. eng; USA oceans geoscientificInformation -79.5 -77.66 24.0 27.5 2009-07-21 2009-07-30 NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information pointOfContact In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media. Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions. https://data.noaa.gov/onestop/collections/details/64c06970-b83c-44d0-99b7-71b101fe5096 HTTPS Web browser NCEI Dataset Landing Page Navigate directly to the URL for a descriptive web page with download links. information https://data.noaa.gov/onestop/collections/granules/64c06970-b83c-44d0-99b7-71b101fe5096 HTTPS Web browser Granule Search Search for data granules belonging to this collection (a granule is the smallest aggregation of data that can be independently described and retrieved). search dataset notPlanned R/V Seward Johnson 2018-06-01 creation R/V Seward Johnson The R/V Seward Johnson, namesake of Harbor Branch founder J. Seward Johnson, Sr., was a 204-foot oceanographic and submersible-support research vessel. Built in 1984, commissioned in 1985 and extensively rebuilt and stretched in 1994. A 6,000 nautical mile range and a speed of 13 knots is delivered by two 850 horse power engines. The vessel is capable of traveling and working in any of the world's oceans while accommodating up to 40 people (29 investigators, sub crew, or technicians; 11 ship's crew). Typical applications undertaken by the vessel included submersible/remotely operated vehicle (ROV) support, large towed systems support, deployment and retrieval of moored devices, surface oceanographic/hydrographic applications, and diving support. The ship also had a CTD with a dedicated crew of technicians that operated this and other standard oceanographic instrumentation. The R/V Seward Johnson was primarily a submersible tender designed to support manned sub operations, as well as ROV operations. Specifically, occasionally the Clelia, and most often the Johnson-Sea-Link (JSL) and Johnson-Sea-Link II (JSL2). The R/V Seward Johnson was sold in 2010 to the Cepemar Group, a Brazilian environmental consulting firm, and is no longer operated by the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution. DOC/NOAA/OAR/OER - Office of Ocean Exploration and Research 301-734-1014 301-713-4252 1315 East-West Hwy, SSMC3, #10210 Silver Spring MD 20910 USA oer.info.mgmt@noaa.gov 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday pointOfContact Johnson Sea Link II Human Occupied Vehicle (HOV) 2018-05 creation Johnson Sea Link II The Johnson Sea Link II, or "JSL2", is a 914m (3,000ft) rated ocean exploration human occupied vehicle (HOV) built by Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution. Operating from the ship R/V Seward Johnson, JSL2 has two separate pressure hulls, can accommodate four people, and travels at a maximum speed of one knot. The front chamber contains a 5-ft-diameter sphere made of five-in thick, clear acrylic that provides a panoramic view for the pilot and one observer. The second chamber, the stern compartment, houses another crewmember and a second observer who have access to two side view ports and a video monitor. The JSL2 is equipped with an active sonar system and xenon arc lights which illuminate underwater scenes in "true color," resembling daylight conditions. It's also outfitted with exterior still and video cameras on an extendable platform, a hydraulic robotic arm, suction tube, claw, scoop, and sampling jars. The sub can be retrofitted with a wide range of additional equipment to best fit the research needs. The Johnson Sea Link II was retired in 2011 after the support ship the R/V Seward Johnson was sold to Cepemar Environmental Services of Brazil.