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Going Down Slow: A voyage to the bottom of the sea became a true-life experience for Alaska Sea Grant's graphic artist, Dave Brenner, in December 1997 when he plunged more than two miles beneath the ocean surface, huddled aboard the deep sea submersible, Alvin. Dr. Cindy VanDover had invited Brenner to join a research expedition to explore undersea hydrothermal vents. Her idea was to get an artist's perspective on the strange and fascinating world that exists around these vents. Brenner spent five weeks at sea aboard the Research Vessel Atlantis, taking photographs and making sketches of the day-to-day life of marine scientists and technicians. While on Alvin, he marveled at and photographed undersea creatures unknown to humankind until just 25 years ago when the first geothermal vents on the seafloor were discovered off the coast of Oregon. We invite you to see firsthand the creatures found at the bottom of the ocean, visualize what it's like to dive 8,000 feet in Alvin, and meet the crew and scientists who make oceanography so special. Take this virtual tour by visiting our Alvin photo gallery. For more information about hydrothermal vents, visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Vents Program Web site. |  Dave Brenner shows off exhibits from his trip to students from Pearl Creek Elementary School in Fairbanks. | |||
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