2025 UNOLS / DeSSC New User Program

NOTE:  This meeting is open by application/invitation only. 

2025 DeSSC New User Program

• DRAFT Agenda

• When and Where

• Getting There

• New User Program Participants

• New User Program Mentors

• National Deep Submergence Facility Resources

• Other Resources

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When and Where:

• 13, 14 December 2025

New User Program (13 Dec - 11:30AM - 5:30PM)

• Loyola University, New Orleans, LA
• Danna Student Center
• Room Audubon Room
• Lunch and Dinner will be provided

New User Reception (13 Dec 6:00PM- 8:00PM)

• Loyola University, New Orleans, LA
• Uptown Hall
• Multipurpose Room

DeSSC Community Meeting (14 Dec 8:30AM - 5:30PM)

• Loyola University, New Orleans, LA
• Danna Student Center
• Audubon Room

Transportation:

Getting to Loyola

The Loyola campus is easily accessible from the "St Charles at Tulane/Loyola" stop of the St. Charles Streetcar, a great way to experience New Orleans.  Jump on the streetcar at any of the stops along St. Charles St.  It is about a 30min ride from the convention center so plan ahead.    There are other possible public transportation options that might be more direct depending on your hotel.  Download the Le Pass App  to find the schedules and pay.  If not using the App, exact change ($1.25) is required to ride.  

See the map below.  The purple point indicate the meeting and dinner locations, blue are the stops for Bus Route 57, green are the St. Charles Streetcar stops.  

2025 DeSSC New User Program Participants 

2024 DeSSC New User Program Mentors 

The Deep Submergence Facility 

• National Deep Submergence Facility (NDSF)
  • HOV ALIVN
  • ROV JASON
  • AUV SENTRY
  • A Scientists Guide to Cruise Planning and Proposal Writing for AUV SENTRY
• NOAA Office of Exploration Research
• Schmidt Ocean Institute
• Ocean Exploration Trust
• Monteray Bay Acquarium Research Institute

Other Resources

• COBRA Program - Crustal Ocean Biosphere Research Accelerator - COBRA is an international network-of-networks focused on the structure, function, resilience, and ecosystem services of the crustal ocean biosphere to inform decision-making for emergent human uses of the deep sea.
• Cruise Planning Tips & Resources
• Marine Facilities Planning Help Document
  • Navigating MFP
  • The Science Portal
  • Submitting a request for ship time (SME)
  • Viewing Vessel Schedules
• Funding Sources for NDSF Vehicle-Based Research Activities
• Ocean Exploration Opportunities with Schmidt Ocean Institute and Ocean Exploration Trust