JOIDES Resolution Research Vessel (IMAGE) University of Houston Caption UH Professor Jonathan Snow will embark on a two-month journey aboard the JOIDES Resolution research vessel. Pictured here, the ship is shown departing Honolulu in 2009 for a prior expedition. Credit William Crawford, IODP/TAMU Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.