“¡el mar amado, el mar apetecido, el mar, el mar y no pensar en nada!…” (¡the beloved sea, the desired sea, the sea, the sea, and to think of nothing!…) (Manuel Machado: Ocaso) It has been many years since I set foot on a research vessel to do blue water work, but here I am […]
Embarking on a STEMSEAS Adventure Aboard the R/V Neil Armstrong
On March 15, 2025, a group of excited HBCU faculty, scientific researchers, and research assistants from all over the U.S. arrived in Fort Lauderdale, FL, ready to embark on a unique scientific journey. After an overnight stay at a local hotel, we boarded the impressive R/V Neil Armstrong on March 16, eager to begin our […]
