Ridge 2000 is an interdisciplinary initiative to study Earth's oceanic spreading ridge system as an integrated whole, from its inception in the mantle to its manifestations in the biosphere and water column. The Ridge 2000 program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation.
Featured paper:

Jackson, P. R., J. R. Ledwell, and A. Thurnherr (2010) Dispersion of a tracer on the East Pacific Rise (9N to 10N), including the influence of hydrothermal plumes, Deep-Sea Res. I, 57, 37-52 doi:10.1016/j.dsr.2009.10.011.

Each month, we highlight a paper that demonstrates the integration and synthesis of data collected at mid-ocean ridges. To recommend a "Featured Paper", please contact the Ridge 2000 Program Office.
News
  • Community input sought for NRC study on “New Research Opportunities in the Earth Sciences”
    Friday, August 6, 2010
    The National Research Council (NRC) is conducting a study on “New Research Opportunities in the Earth Sciences.” The committee is charged to (1) identify high-priority new and emerging research opportunities in the Earth sciences over the next decade, including surface and deep Earth processes and interdisciplinary research with fields such as ocean and atmospheric sciences, biology, engineering, computer science, and social and behavioral sciences, and (2) identify key instrumentation and facilities needed to support these new and emerging research opportunities. Members of the study committee request community input regarding future research in the Earth sciences. To participate in the survey, please take a few minutes to respond to the three questions at the following link: More information...

  • In Memoriam, Jean Francheteau
    Friday, August 6, 2010
    The world's ridge science community has lost one of its pioneers, with the recent passing of Dr. Jean Francheteau (1943-2010). Francheteau was one of the leaders of the FAMOUS expedition (French-American Mid-Ocean Undersea Survey), when the first submersible observations were made along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Please link to the CNRS website for more information: More information...

  • New! Ridge 2000 References Database
    Friday, July 23, 2010
    A New Ridge 2000 References Database has been launched on the Ridge 2000 Data Portal. This database integrates references associated with Ridge 2000-funded or related projects and provides direct access to relevant data, cruises and compilations. We realize that in our initial search for references we are likely to have missed recently published papers on research conducted at the three R2K Integrated Study Sites, other oceanic spreading centers, and related theoretical or experimental studies. Please check the Ridge 2000 References Database and send any missing references by bibliographic listing and/or pdf, along with the NSF award numbers (if appropriate), to ridge2000@whoi.edu More information...

  • R2K Distinguished Lecturer Series: Speakers for 2011
    Friday, July 9, 2010
    We would like to announce the R2K Distinguished Lecturer Series (DLS) speakers for 2011: Anna-Louise Reysenbach (Portland State University), Ken Rubin (University of Hawaii), Brandy Toner (University of Minnesota), and Bruce Strickrott (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution).

    Each speaker will give a general public lecture and a scientific audience lecture at three host institutions. For more information, please visit the R2K website: http://www.ridge2000.org/dls/ More information...
Upcoming Ridge-Relevant Meetings & Workshops
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October 29–31, 2010 2010 R2K Community Meeting Portland, OR 2010-07-01
November 01–01, 2010 Ridge 2000 Steering Committee Meeting Portland, OR NA
November 03–04, 2010 COSEE Community Meeting Washington, D.C. September 10, 2010
November 04–06, 2010 GeoPRISMS Implementation Workshop: Rift Initiation and Evolution Santa Fe, NM August 1, 2010
December 13–17, 2010 2010 AGU Fall Meeting San Francisco, California September 2, 2010
January 05–07, 2011 GeoPRISMS Implementation Workshop: Subduction Cycles and Deformation Austin, Texas October 8, 2010
January 08–12, 2011 Workshop on geological carbon capture and storage in mafic and ultramafic rocks Muscat, Oman NA
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