Making Progress

07/09/2015

The team has found a good rhythm and is being very productive. It takes a week to set up and then the first few days to iron out any bugs, and now we’re past those phases, the team is hitting its stride. Below is a selection of photos from today, showing the team in action.

And beneath the surface, the following video by Evan Kovacs provides insight regarding how working in water is like being in a different world.

Photos by John Fardoulis ©ARGO 2015

Mooring the boats.
Mooring the boats.

Dr. Carl Kaiser preparing the ROV, which provides a live video feed to the surface.
Dr. Carl Kaiser preparing the ROV, which provides a live video feed to the surface.
Archaeologists Dr. Brendan Foley & Dr. Dave Conlin waiting for their dive slot.
Archaeologists Dr. Brendan Foley & Dr. Dave Conlin waiting for their dive slot.
Alexander Sotiriou getting ready for the first dive of the day, to move the underwater dredge.
Alexander Sotiriou getting ready for the first dive of the day, to move the underwater dredge.
Here's Gemma Smith, ready for business.
Here’s Gemma Smith, ready for business.
Captain Mihalis Kelaidis helping Evan Kovacs & Brett Seymour back into the boat after their dive.
Captain Mihalis Kelaidis helping Evan Kovacs & Brett Seymour back into the boat after their dive.