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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Is your life missing a comic book about scientific ocean drilling? Not anymore! Find free PDF downloads of books that have been produced from IODP’s education and outreach efforts at joidesresolution.org/node2998/ Suggested audiences and background information included on the website.

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We are impressed with the representation from the scientific ocean drilling community among the 2026 AGU Honors recipients! Honorees have led and participated in expeditions, completed Schlanger Fellowships, and advised the SciOD community on committees. Congratulations to all!

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

IODP Expedition 402 recovered exhumed mantle rocks from the relatively recent formation of the Tyrrhenian Sea continental margin. A recent study examined what role granite crystallization had in the rapid pace of mantle exhumation: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aec6950 📷 Xiangyu Zhao & IODP

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A recent Ocean Networks Canada expedition to the Cascadia Basin caught sight of multiple octopuses lounging on CORKs, which were installed on IODP Expedition 327 in 2010. 📷 Stills from the ONC Dive Log, and the same CORKs in 2010. Spot the “Octopus parking only” sign!

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Schlanger Fellows on completing and presenting their projects to the SODCO Advisory Board! SODCO is excited to resume the Schlanger fellowship for the 2027-28 year. More details and a call for applications will be coming this fall.

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

⚓️ Sailing opportunity for students! US GO-SHIP is accepting student applications to sail to a central Pacific meridional hydrographic transect aboard the R/V Thomas G. Thompson. Learn more and apply: usgoship.ucsd.edu/2026/08/27/p16s-c-student-cruise-opportunity-review-begins-9-21-26/.

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Improved sampling techniques open the way to new insights into the biological communities in rocky oceanic crust. A recent paper describes a microbiological and biogeochemical sampling workflow that was refined on IODP Expedition 399: sd.copernicus.org/articles/35/159/2026/

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This week, the SODCO Advisory Board met at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC. The SAB heard presentations from the ‘25-26 Schlanger fellows, explored the museum's impact crater exhibit, and of course, planned for the future of US SciOD. Outcomes will be posted to the SODCO website.

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

One of the biggest questions we get is what scientific ocean drilling in the US looks like now that IODP has ended. US SciOD is primarily funded and managed by the NSF US Sub-Seafloor Sampling Program (S3P), SODCO, and the GCR. Learn more in our FAQs: sodco.org/frequently-asked-questions

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Find answers to your US scientific ocean drilling questions on our new FAQ page: sodco.org/frequently-asked-questions Have a question that we didn't answer? Drop it in the comments or send us a message!

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Do you have ideas for US scientific ocean drilling? Then apply to join the SODCO Advisory Board (SAB)! Composed of scientists with a wide range of expertise and experience, the SAB helps set the course for this new stage of US SciOD. More info here: mailchi.mp/ldeo/2026-sab-call.

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

JR highlight! A 2020 paper in Science combined foram isotope records with astronomical data to reconstruct 66 million years of past climate. Where did they get the forams? Multiple IODP and ODP expeditions carried out by the JR. 🐚⛴️ 📷 Foram shells. Sarah Kachovich, IODP JRSO

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

In a letter to the community, Sean Gulick, Chair of the SODCO Advisory Board shared important updates on the state of U.S. scientific ocean drilling. Read the full letter at mailchi.mp/ldeo/sab-letter-2026

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

SODCO is accepting proposals for two types of research support activities: Workshops and Innovation Grants. For information on the scope of each activity, as well as the proposal process, visit sodco.org/supported-activities. Submit your proposal by July 27!

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

JR highlight! EXP 392 to the South Pacific Gyre drilled cores over 100 million years old that contained living microbes! After being buried in nutrient poor sediments, the inactive microbes were revived by inputs of carbon and nitrogen. Findings published in Nature in 2020 🌊🦠 📷 John Beck, IODP/TAMU

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Undergraduate students are exploring scientific ocean drilling this week at the Gulf Coast Repository. Through OCEAN CORE Academy, they are examining samples, developing research questions, and analyzing data from ocean cores – all while developing a network of peers and mentors.

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

As you may know, the JOIDES Resolution is on its final transit to a shipbreaking yard in Turkey. Though expected, this news is difficult to hear. As we feel this loss, we want to hear from you: What is your favorite story from the JR? 📷 Phil Christie / Sea1 (left) 📷 Adam Bogus / IODP (right)

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

At a recent workshop, scientists planned for future #SciOD to improve understanding of how seafloor pockmark formation influences the ocean carbon budget. USSSP and IODP3 supported the workshop. Learn more at usoceandiscovery.org/workshop-seafloor-pockmarks. 📷 Alison Wahburn and Hao Yu

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Last week, the IODP Expedition 403 Postcruise Meeting took place in Svalbard, Norway– a fitting location for an expedition focused on the Fram Strait. Scientists shared findings from the ancient climate, tectonic, and DNA data stored in Exp 403 cores. 📷 Khyber Jones/Slingshot Pictures

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

This week, the 2026 Teacher/Research and Curriculum Experience (TRACX), a step-child of the long-running School of Rock, is taking place at the Gulf Coast Repository. Ten teachers and three researchers are teaming up to advance SciOD research while creating classroom resources.

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Do you want to advance scientific discovery through ocean drilling? Apply now for the role of SODCO Science Program Officer: academic.careers.columbia.edu/#!/177103. This role will work with leading Earth and ocean scientists to shape the next phase of U.S. scientific ocean drilling.

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

At a recent USSSP-supported workshop, scientists explored the causes, behavior, and frequency of submarine landslides, which can have serious impacts on communities along the eastern U.S. Learn more at usoceandiscovery.org/workshop-landslide-dynamics. 📷 Hugh Daigle

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

If you are attending the upcoming JpGU-AGU Joint Meeting, check out the IODP3/ICDP/J-DESC Town Hall. The event will include updates from each program and a networking reception. 🗓️ Monday, May 25th, 18:30 – 20:30 📍 TKP Garden City Makuhari Learn more: j-desc.org/en/event/20260525_joint-thm2026/

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Ally Peccia captivated the audience at the May AMNH SciCafe. Drawing from her experience sailing on IODP Expedition 398 to the Santorini caldera, Ally wove together tales of life at sea with key findings, including evidence for previously unknown major eruptions. 📷 Daniel Kim/© AMNH

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The recent i-CREATE workshop included a field trip to Scotland's NW Highlands to see the Stac Fada Member, an impact ejecta deposit from around 1 billion years ago. After a long, boggy trek, the group observed gneiss emplaced near the base of the impact deposit. 📷 Sean Gulick

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

At the recent i-CREATE workshop, an international group of scientists explored how future ocean and continental drilling expeditions can advance understanding of key impact cratering processes. Learn more at icreate.site.hw.ac.uk. 📷 Chin-Yeh Chen and Elson Albuquerque

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Scientists from IODP Exp. 401 gathered in Granada, Spain for a post-cruise meeting to share results and discuss future work. Exp. 401, Mediterranean–Atlantic Gateway Exchange, aimed to understand the causes and impacts of the Messinian Salinity Crisis. 📷 Carlos Alvarez Zarikian

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

New report! Advancing Future Ocean Drilling in the United States (FOCUS) was a community effort to identify priorities for US SciOD in the first phase of post-IODP drilling, with an emphasis on needs for new expeditions. Read the report at usoceandiscovery.org/focus. Thanks to all who participated!

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy Earth Day! On Saturday, we celebrated Earth science with the SciOD traveling exhibit, "In Search of Earth's Secrets" at American Museum of Natural History EarthFest. We had a blast chatting with visitors about what we learn through studying deep ocean cores and what it’s like to go to sea.

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

We're at the National Conference on Science Education (NSTA) in Anaheim, CA this week! Stop by and say hi at the Scientific Ocean Drilling booth, #1561. Check out our resources and opportunities for teachers, like the core replica loan program and the TRACX workshop!

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

This Saturday, SODCO will be participating in the American Museum of Natural History EarthFest. If you're in NYC, check it out! We'll be in the Hall of Ocean Life with a giant inflatable model of the JOIDES Resolution, ready to chat about SciOD! EarthFest details: www.amnh.org/calendar/earthfest

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Teachers and scientists – apply now for TRACX 2026 at the Gulf Coast Repository! Scientists: forms.gle/sSf8yXS9jQCoNDAv6 Teachers (grades 5-12): forms.gle/Kfa1dLHhdpHdd8uE7 More on TRACX: news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/01/15/tracx-program-connects-educators-worldwide-with-ocean-science-research/

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

OCEAN CORE Academy is back for summer 2026! If you're an undergraduate interested in ocean science and geology, apply by April 19. 🗓️ Program dates: June 25 - July 2, 2026 📍Location: Gulf Coast Repository, College Station, TX 🖊️ Learn more and apply: form.jotform.com/260815946879173

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

April is Earth Month and National Poetry Month! 3.9.2haiku, a poetry collection created by members of the IODP Expedition 392 science team and Maryalice Yakutchik, is a beautiful celebration of both. Find the full collection at joidesresolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/392-Haiku-Online.pdf

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

The SODCO Advisory Board visited the Gulf Coast Repository (GCR) in College Station, touring their newly renovated laboratories, discussing how the GCR and SODCO will support expeditions, workshops, and trainings, and of course, posing with GCR mascot, Patrick the Penguin.

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Subscribe to the SODCO email list to receive news and opportunities related to scientific ocean drilling: eepurl.com/jwQ9TA This email list now sends the biweekly Scientific Ocean Drilling Community Update. Check out the latest one here: mailchi.mp/ldeo/sciod-community-update-mar11

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

This week, the SODCO Advisory Board has gathered in College Station, TX for its first meeting. This meeting will help to chart the course ahead for the U.S. SciOD community. A final report will be posted on the SODCO website following the meeting.

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

The U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling Coordination Office (SODCO) is now on LinkedIn! Follow for updates on professional opportunities, such as jobs, workshops, and fellowships: www.linkedin.com/company/us-scientific-ocean-drilling-coordination-office

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

SODCO at Texas A&M is hiring for the role of Chemistry Technician! Learn more and apply at tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/job/SODCO-Chemistry-Technician_R-090805-1 📷 Erick Bravo, IODP JRSO

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Workshop opportunity! “Seafloor Pockmarks and Their Role in Modulating the Release of Geologic Carbon Through Glacial Cycles – Chatham Rise, New Zealand” 🗓️ When: June 9-10 📍Where: Corpus Christi, TX Apply to participate by March 8! More info at usoceandiscovery.org/workshop-seafloor-pockmarks

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Check out this workshop on submarine landslide dynamics! Applications are due March 1. Landslide dynamics, ocean currents, and carbon cycling on the southeastern U.S. Atlantic margins 🗓️ When: May 19-21 📍 Where: Austin, TX More info at usoceandiscovery.org/workshop-landslide-dynamics/

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

SODCO invites you to a webinar on the new operational planning process for NSF drilling proposals. We will introduce new planning materials, outline how the operations plan will be constructed, and answer questions. Learn more and register at sodco.org/operational-planning

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U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling @us-sciod.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Hello BlueSky! We’re here to bring you the latest opportunities and news in U.S. scientific ocean drilling and amplify the work of our community and partners. This account is managed by the U.S. Scientific Ocean Drilling Coordination Office (SODCO).

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