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

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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)

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Dredge rock collectionDredge rock collectionDredge rock collectionDredge rock collection 22222222

Volcanic island andVolcanic island andcontinental margincontinental marginVolcanic island andVolcanic island andcontinental margincontinental margin

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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

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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