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doi:10.2204/iodp.proc.327.109.2011

Acknowledgments

This work could not have been completed without the experience and help of dedicated engineers at Texas A&M University and operational specialists employed by Transocean. Tom Pettigrew deserves the most credit for the success of CORK programs. Michael Storms and Wayne Malone were indispensable in overseeing smooth CORK operations during drilling expeditions, where plans change daily in response to hole and installation conditions. Last, but certainly not least, are Joe “Bubba” Attryde and Philip Christie, who provided creative solutions to issues that appeared to be insurmountable. We would also like to extend our thanks to the captains and crews of the research vessels, especially the crews of the R/V Atlantis, and to the skilled pilots of the DSRV Alvin and ROV Jason II who have helped us recover many instrument strings over the years. This short acknowledgment is not commensurate with the effort and creativity that these men and women provided to make us successful. This manuscript was improved by comments from D. Stakes and an anonymous reviewer. This work was supported by the US National Science Foundation, the Ocean Drilling Program, the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program, and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. C-DEBI contribution number 103.

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