KOK1806 HOT-LAVA cruise, Seaglider 512, Mission 9

The HOT-LAVA mission was a rare opportunity to quickly survey and sample  the biogeochemical changes and ecological variability of the ocean off the south east coast of Hawaii when it was perturbed by lava pouring into the sea. Seaglider sg512  (mission 9), was deployed the first day to conduct transects to the south ahead of the R/V KOK and along the axis of the satellite imagery showing a chlorophyll bloom.   Its goal was to survey and provide reconnaissance for the ship's science personnel to ground truth the satellite's higher surface expression of chlorophyll and hopefully provide better station locations for sampling.   Subsequent to the cruise, it was to continue collecting data corresponding to the satellite imagery and monitor the longer regional changes due to the outflow of the lava into the ocean.   Thismission was prematurely  shortened due to a malfunctioning depth pressure sensor, necessitating an early recovery.