The second full day aboard the R/V Atlantis the science has started. As an undergraduate engineering student and a first time seaperson, I did not know what to expect on a ship, or of the science that would be conducted on a research vessel. Already this experience has opened my eyes to new interests and […]
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Not-So-Common Common Words (by Nadjila Sediki)
As a first time cruiser, there were so many things that were new to me coming aboard. The new faces, constant rocking, smaller confined living spaces, and one that didn’t even occur to me until on board, the terminology. If you are not a boater or sailor or just someone who is familiar with boats, […]
The Desert Dweller’s Guide to Being Trapped on a Boat with Geologists (By Dr. Anil Kapoor)
If you want to find someone who was completely unqualified to live on a marine research vessel, look no further than me. I am from Arizona. My natural habitat consists of cacti, dry heat, and air conditioning. Before June 6th, the closest I had ever been to the ocean was a seafood restaurant, and my […]
