Hess Deep Expedition Crew (IMAGE) University of Houston Caption Jonathan Snow (far right, second row in red) co-led a team of 30 researchers, traveling aboard the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program Expedition 345 to the Hess Deep, finding a few surprises upon penetrating the lower crust of the Pacific. Credit Bill 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.