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Marine Geological Samples LaboratoryMarine Geological Samples LaboratoryMarine Geological Samples LaboratoryMarine Geological Samples Laboratory
Graduate School of OceanographyGraduate School of OceanographyUniversity of Rhode IslandUniversity of Rhode IslandNarragansett, R.I. 02882Narragansett, R.I. 02882
Graduate School of OceanographyGraduate School of OceanographyUniversity of Rhode IslandUniversity of Rhode IslandNarragansett, R.I. 02882Narragansett, R.I. 02882
Curator: Dr. Steve CareyCurator: Dr. Steve CareyCurator: Dr. Steve CareyCurator: Dr. Steve Carey
Marine Geological Samples LaboratoryMarine Geological Samples LaboratoryMarine Geological Samples LaboratoryMarine Geological Samples Laboratory
Sediment coresSediment cores
Repository for collections of Marine Geology andRepository for collections of Marine Geology andGeophysics faculty and staffGeophysics faculty and staff
Repository for collections of Marine Geology andRepository for collections of Marine Geology andGeophysics faculty and staffGeophysics faculty and staff
Dredge rocks/ ROVDredge rocks/ ROV
Sediment grabsSediment grabs Volcanic island and Volcanic island and continental margincontinental margin
MGSL Sediment Core CollectionMGSL Sediment Core CollectionMGSL Sediment Core CollectionMGSL Sediment Core Collection
1813 piston, gravity and box1813 piston, gravity and boxcorescores1813 piston, gravity and box1813 piston, gravity and boxcorescores
Majority stored under Majority stored under refrigerated conditions in refrigerated conditions in d-tubesd-tubes
Majority stored under Majority stored under refrigerated conditions in refrigerated conditions in d-tubesd-tubes
MGSL Sediment Core DistributionMGSL Sediment Core DistributionMGSL Sediment Core DistributionMGSL Sediment Core Distribution
Sediment Core Storage Sediment Core Storage at MGSLat MGSL
Sediment Core Storage Sediment Core Storage at MGSLat MGSL
Split cores are stored underSplit cores are stored underrefrigerated conditions inrefrigerated conditions ind-tubesd-tubes
Core reefer capacity= 10,000 ftCore reefer capacity= 10,000 ft33
Currently about 95% fullCurrently about 95% full
Split cores are stored underSplit cores are stored underrefrigerated conditions inrefrigerated conditions ind-tubesd-tubes
Core reefer capacity= 10,000 ftCore reefer capacity= 10,000 ft33
Currently about 95% fullCurrently about 95% full
Expansion of core storage at MGSLExpansion of core storage at MGSL
Three 20’ refrigerated containers have been added outside Three 20’ refrigerated containers have been added outside of the MGSL and permanently connected to building powerof the MGSL and permanently connected to building powerThree 20’ refrigerated containers have been added outside Three 20’ refrigerated containers have been added outside of the MGSL and permanently connected to building powerof the MGSL and permanently connected to building power
Added 2800 ftAdded 2800 ft33 of racked storage of racked storageAdded 2800 ftAdded 2800 ft33 of racked storage of racked storage
Expansion of core storage at MGSLExpansion of core storage at MGSL
Refrigerated 20’ core containerRefrigerated 20’ core containerRefrigerated 20’ core containerRefrigerated 20’ core container
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Cage racksCage racksD-tubesD-tubes
Expansion of core storage at MGSLExpansion of core storage at MGSL
Refrigerated 20’ core containerRefrigerated 20’ core containerRefrigerated 20’ core containerRefrigerated 20’ core container
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Refrigerated 20’ core containerRefrigerated 20’ core containerRefrigerated 20’ core containerRefrigerated 20’ core container
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Refrigerated 20’ core containerRefrigerated 20’ core containerRefrigerated 20’ core containerRefrigerated 20’ core container
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Cage racksCage racksD-tubesD-tubes
Expansion of core storage at MGSLExpansion of core storage at MGSL
Interior view of external core storage vans with movable D-tube racksInterior view of external core storage vans with movable D-tube racksInterior view of external core storage vans with movable D-tube racksInterior view of external core storage vans with movable D-tube racks
MGSL Sediment Lab FacilitiesMGSL Sediment Lab FacilitiesMGSL Sediment Lab FacilitiesMGSL Sediment Lab Facilities
Portable x-ray machinePortable x-ray machinePortable x-ray machinePortable x-ray machine Air-driven core splitterAir-driven core splitterAir-driven core splitterAir-driven core splitter
Other facilities: petrographic microscopes, core photography,Other facilities: petrographic microscopes, core photography,sieving lab, description and sampling tablessieving lab, description and sampling tablesOther facilities: petrographic microscopes, core photography,Other facilities: petrographic microscopes, core photography,sieving lab, description and sampling tablessieving lab, description and sampling tables
New petrographic microscopeNew petrographic microscopeWith digital camera and monitorWith digital camera and monitorNew petrographic microscopeNew petrographic microscopeWith digital camera and monitorWith digital camera and monitor
Sediment core description databaseSediment core description databaseSediment core description databaseSediment core description databaseFilemaker input formatFilemaker input formatFilemaker input formatFilemaker input format
MGSL Dredge Rock CollectionMGSL Dredge Rock CollectionMGSL Dredge Rock CollectionMGSL Dredge Rock Collection
751 samples from 436 stations751 samples from 436 stations751 samples from 436 stations751 samples from 436 stations
One of the most extensiveOne of the most extensivecollections of volcanic rockscollections of volcanic rocksfrom the mid-ocean ridgefrom the mid-ocean ridge
One of the most extensiveOne of the most extensivecollections of volcanic rockscollections of volcanic rocksfrom the mid-ocean ridgefrom the mid-ocean ridge
About 1/4 of ridge system hasAbout 1/4 of ridge system hasbeen sample at an averagebeen sample at an averageinterval of 40 kminterval of 40 km
About 1/4 of ridge system hasAbout 1/4 of ridge system hasbeen sample at an averagebeen sample at an averageinterval of 40 kminterval of 40 km
MGSL Dredge Rock DistributionMGSL Dredge Rock DistributionMGSL Dredge Rock DistributionMGSL Dredge Rock Distribution
Dredge Rock Storage Dredge Rock Storage at MGSLat MGSL
Dredge Rock Storage Dredge Rock Storage at MGSLat MGSL
Dredge hauls are stored in plasticDredge hauls are stored in plasticand burlap bags and burlap bags
Database keeps track of drawer Database keeps track of drawer locations for easy retrievallocations for easy retrieval
Current rack system is aboutCurrent rack system is about3/4 full3/4 full
Dredge hauls are stored in plasticDredge hauls are stored in plasticand burlap bags and burlap bags
Database keeps track of drawer Database keeps track of drawer locations for easy retrievallocations for easy retrieval
Current rack system is aboutCurrent rack system is about3/4 full3/4 full
MGSL Dredge Rock FacilitiesMGSL Dredge Rock FacilitiesMGSL Dredge Rock FacilitiesMGSL Dredge Rock Facilities
Small and large slab sawsSmall and large slab sawsSmall and large slab sawsSmall and large slab saws Sample prep labSample prep labSample prep labSample prep lab
Other facilities: petrographic microscopes, thin section prepOther facilities: petrographic microscopes, thin section prepmagnetic separatormagnetic separatorOther facilities: petrographic microscopes, thin section prepOther facilities: petrographic microscopes, thin section prepmagnetic separatormagnetic separator
Rock description databaseRock description databaseRock description databaseRock description databaseFilemaker input formatFilemaker input formatFilemaker input formatFilemaker input format
MGSL Sediment Grab CollectionMGSL Sediment Grab CollectionMGSL Sediment Grab CollectionMGSL Sediment Grab Collection
693 grab samples693 grab samples 693 grab samples693 grab samples
Majority from the northeastMajority from the northeastcoast of the U.S., continentalcoast of the U.S., continentalmargin of Africa and somemargin of Africa and somefrom the coastal zone infrom the coastal zone inIcelandIceland
Majority from the northeastMajority from the northeastcoast of the U.S., continentalcoast of the U.S., continentalmargin of Africa and somemargin of Africa and somefrom the coastal zone infrom the coastal zone inIcelandIceland
MGSL Grab Sample DistributionMGSL Grab Sample DistributionMGSL Grab Sample DistributionMGSL Grab Sample Distribution
IcelandIceland IcelandIceland
African marginAfrican marginAfrican marginAfrican margin
New EnglandNew EnglandshelfshelfNew EnglandNew Englandshelfshelf
MGSL ROV Grab collectionMGSL ROV Grab collectionMGSL ROV Grab collectionMGSL ROV Grab collection
103 grab samples103 grab samples 103 grab samples103 grab samples
Majority from submarine volcanoes and Majority from submarine volcanoes and hydrothermal vents in the Caribbean andhydrothermal vents in the Caribbean andMediterranean SeaMediterranean Sea
Majority from submarine volcanoes and Majority from submarine volcanoes and hydrothermal vents in the Caribbean andhydrothermal vents in the Caribbean andMediterranean SeaMediterranean Sea
MGSL Volcanic island and continentalMGSL Volcanic island and continentalmargin samplesmargin samples
MGSL Volcanic island and continentalMGSL Volcanic island and continentalmargin samplesmargin samples
6900 samples6900 samples 6900 samples6900 samples
Active volcanic areas inActive volcanic areas in::Western U.S.Western U.S.ItalyItalyMexicoMexicoLesser AntillesLesser AntillesIndonesiaIndonesiaIcelandIcelandGreeceGreece
Active volcanic areas inActive volcanic areas in::Western U.S.Western U.S.ItalyItalyMexicoMexicoLesser AntillesLesser AntillesIndonesiaIndonesiaIcelandIcelandGreeceGreece
Recent Distribution Activity at MGSLRecent Distribution Activity at MGSLRecent Distribution Activity at MGSLRecent Distribution Activity at MGSL
Sediment core collectionSediment core collectionSediment core collectionSediment core collection
(Last three years)(Last three years)(Last three years)(Last three years)
6010601060106010
Dredge rock collectionDredge rock collectionDredge rock collectionDredge rock collection 22222222
Volcanic island andVolcanic island andcontinental margincontinental marginVolcanic island andVolcanic island andcontinental margincontinental margin
120120120120
Grab sample collectionGrab sample collectionGrab sample collectionGrab sample collection 10101010
Recent Acquisitions at the MGSLRecent Acquisitions at the MGSLRecent Acquisitions at the MGSLRecent Acquisitions at the MGSL
(Last year)(Last year)(Last year)(Last year)
Sediment coresSediment coresSediment coresSediment cores
Dredge rocksDredge rocksDredge rocksDredge rocks
Volcanic island andVolcanic island andcontinental margin samplescontinental margin samplesVolcanic island andVolcanic island andcontinental margin samplescontinental margin samples
Grab samplesGrab samplesGrab samplesGrab samples
ROV samplesROV samplesROV samplesROV samples78787878
25252525
110110110110
3333
105105105105
Educational and Outreach ActivitiesEducational and Outreach ActivitiesEducational and Outreach ActivitiesEducational and Outreach Activities
1. Used for laboratory exercises in the following graduate courses: 1. Used for laboratory exercises in the following graduate courses: a. OCG540 Marine Geology and Geophysicsa. OCG540 Marine Geology and Geophysics
(hard rock and sediments)(hard rock and sediments)b. OGG545 Volcaniclastic Sedimentationb. OGG545 Volcaniclastic Sedimentation
(hard rock and sediments)(hard rock and sediments)
1. Used for laboratory exercises in the following graduate courses: 1. Used for laboratory exercises in the following graduate courses: a. OCG540 Marine Geology and Geophysicsa. OCG540 Marine Geology and Geophysics
(hard rock and sediments)(hard rock and sediments)b. OGG545 Volcaniclastic Sedimentationb. OGG545 Volcaniclastic Sedimentation
(hard rock and sediments)(hard rock and sediments)
2. Public displays of posters and samples have been developed2. Public displays of posters and samples have been developedfor: for:
a. Elementary and middle school classesa. Elementary and middle school classesb. Special visitors to the Graduate School ofb. Special visitors to the Graduate School of OceanographyOceanography
2. Public displays of posters and samples have been developed2. Public displays of posters and samples have been developedfor: for:
a. Elementary and middle school classesa. Elementary and middle school classesb. Special visitors to the Graduate School ofb. Special visitors to the Graduate School of OceanographyOceanography
Future Concerns for the MGSLFuture Concerns for the MGSLFuture Concerns for the MGSLFuture Concerns for the MGSL
1. Lack of refrigerated core storage space (present repository1. Lack of refrigerated core storage space (present repositoryis 95% full). is 95% full).
a. temporary storage adjacent to facilitya. temporary storage adjacent to facilityb. construct an addition to present facilityb. construct an addition to present facilityc. begin to shift cores into ambient storage conditionsc. begin to shift cores into ambient storage conditions
1. Lack of refrigerated core storage space (present repository1. Lack of refrigerated core storage space (present repositoryis 95% full). is 95% full).
a. temporary storage adjacent to facilitya. temporary storage adjacent to facilityb. construct an addition to present facilityb. construct an addition to present facilityc. begin to shift cores into ambient storage conditionsc. begin to shift cores into ambient storage conditions
2. Updating of repository website 2. Updating of repository website 2. Updating of repository website 2. Updating of repository website
3. New types of samples with special storage requirements. 3. New types of samples with special storage requirements. a. Dr. Robert Ballard (archeological oceanography)a. Dr. Robert Ballard (archeological oceanography)b. Dr. Kate Moran (geotechnical properties)b. Dr. Kate Moran (geotechnical properties)
3. New types of samples with special storage requirements. 3. New types of samples with special storage requirements. a. Dr. Robert Ballard (archeological oceanography)a. Dr. Robert Ballard (archeological oceanography)b. Dr. Kate Moran (geotechnical properties)b. Dr. Kate Moran (geotechnical properties)
AcknowledgementsAcknowledgementsAcknowledgementsAcknowledgements
1. Carla Moore NGDC/NOAA- maintaining and improving 1. Carla Moore NGDC/NOAA- maintaining and improving the NGDC core curator’s database and her help in finding the NGDC core curator’s database and her help in finding additional resources for data managment additional resources for data managment
1. Carla Moore NGDC/NOAA- maintaining and improving 1. Carla Moore NGDC/NOAA- maintaining and improving the NGDC core curator’s database and her help in finding the NGDC core curator’s database and her help in finding additional resources for data managment additional resources for data managment
2. Marine Geology and Geophysics Division of NSF for 2. Marine Geology and Geophysics Division of NSF for long-term support of URI’s Marine Geological Samples long-term support of URI’s Marine Geological Samples LaboratoryLaboratory
2. Marine Geology and Geophysics Division of NSF for 2. Marine Geology and Geophysics Division of NSF for long-term support of URI’s Marine Geological Samples long-term support of URI’s Marine Geological Samples LaboratoryLaboratory