The OOI Regional Cabled Array (RCA) Through the Eyes of Students

Through the University of Washington VISIONS at-sea education program, an important part of the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Ocean Observatories Initiative Regional Cabled Array (RCA), students and educators have played an active role in sharing the science, technology, and experience of working at sea. Since 2011, participants in the VISIONS program have collaborated with the RCA team to create outreach and engagement projects that highlight their shipboard experiences, explore research questions using RCA data, and showcase the innovative ocean technologies that make sustained seafloor and water column observations possible.

These student-driven projects reflect a wide range of perspectives and creative approaches, offering a unique window into life and learning aboard research vessels while advancing public understanding of ocean science. The collection continues to grow as new cohorts of students and educators join the VISIONS program and complete their work.

Explore examples of student projects and learn more about the Regional Cabled Array by visiting the RCA website.

Credit: A. Rose, University of Washington, V’24