Overview
Learn about the future of international scientific ocean drilling in this 42-minute presentation by Prof Tony Morris. Explore the timeline of IODP programs, examine the structure of IODP, and understand the consensus items from The Forum. Discover plans for decommissioning, changes in US involvement, and the proposed name change. Gain insights into the new Memorandum of Understanding, the Scientific Drilling Forum, and changes to proposal submission and science parties. Understand the future of the Chiku vessel and expedition durations. Participate in a Q&A session covering topics such as increased MSPs, the Gulf Coast Repository, seabed rock drill facilities, and ongoing funding commitments for ocean drilling research.
Syllabus
Intro
Timeline of IODP programs
Looking beyond the IODP
Ocean Drilling
IODP Structure
The Forum
Consensus Items
Decommissioning
Future of US Involvement
Name Change
Memorandum of Understanding
Scientific Drilling Forum
Proposal Submission
Science Parties
The Chiku
Expedition duration
Proposals
Questions and Discussion
More MSPs
Gulf Coast Repository
seabed rock drill facility
continuing funding
commitment to funding
Taught by
UK IODP