This morning I awoke to the sight of white-crested waves outside the cabin window and the sound of those waves crashing against the rocking ship. It was quickly apparent that these were the roughest seas we’ve experienced so far on this journey. In fact, the ocean was so rough that the deck had to be […]
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Cruise Notes
Deep Water, Tamales, and a Very Cute Wave Glider (by Valentina Perez Garcia)
Today started early, like 5:30am early. But honestly? Totally worth it, because we kicked off the morning with a wave glider launch alongside some genuinely incredible people. We watched it speed off toward the horizon right into the rising sun, floating away on the waves. It looked incredibly cute bobbing away into the distance. After […]
Crashing Waves and Seeking Science (by Maryam Siddiqui)
Today I woke up to crashing waves as our boat rode 8 foot swells. I thought I was done with the seasickness, but it took me a while to get up and I just about made it in time into the lab. My day brightened up when later in the day I got a chance […]



