Saturday (November thirteenth) the marine technicians demonstrated a device for us, that scientists use to collect data called eXpendable Bathy Thermograph (XBT). XBTs are designed to fall at a known rate, and therefore used to measure the water temperature based on depth and create a temperature profile. Its often used to verify that the depths […]
A tale of two hot sauces
As I was packing my bag to go on my STEMSEAS voyage, the first (okay, maybe like eighth and ninth) things I grabbed were two bottles of hot sauce. Looking forward to six days at sea, my excitement was peppered with realism—how good can the food be on a research ship? I figured I could […]
$leeping on the R/V Thomas G. Thompson!
As the second day comes to an end, I’ve come to the conclusion that sleeping quarters on the ship are extremely small, but SUPER comfortable! When we arrived, all the beds were equipped with a mattress cover, fresh linen, and a comforter. The features of each bunk include a tiny shelf that can be used […]
we caught a moon jelly!
november 11th, 2021 by far unintentionally catching a moon jelly was highlight of my trip. it all happened when everyone was out on the deck to catch micro plastic samples with a net. the project was to catch micro plastics with a net and jar attached to it. after they threw it off board everyone […]
damn I love the food
I’ve never eaten better, than living on the RV Thompson. Every kind of food imaginable is made by the mess staff. Which is only one person for breakfast and two for lunch and dinner. Coming from a restaurant that needs 6 people to feed a private dinner party, the ratio of people to quality is […]
New Beginnings Aboard the R/V Sikuliaq
by Charles Hendrickson Today I am leaving the comforts of land and entering into a hostile, enormous, and ever changing environment. This environment is the Pacific Ocean and while I am not a seasoned sailor, it is no stranger to me. The ocean has been my biggest passion in life, as I have always wanted […]
We’re Underway!
by Chris Bullis Today we left Kodiak, Alaska on the R/V Sikuliaq, and I haven’t been this excited since I deployed with the Marine Corps. The ship is filled with people and technology that I’m eager to observe in action, and to be honest, I’m pretty tossed up on what I want to focus on. […]
Boarding ALVIN and Future Opportunities in Ocean Science
31 July 2019 by Sydney Shaner & Claudia Banks Today aboard R/V Atlantis, we took part in some of the most crucial activities of a research vessel. This included viewing a large pod of dolphins off the deck, collecting and dressing in breathing apparatuses and firefighting wear, mock tethering the boat to the port, and […]
Styrofoam, Submersibles, & Sediment Cores
Emily An & Jamie Oman July 29, 2019 Our second day on the open ocean has everyone slowly gaining their sea legs! A few of us started the morning with taking some water samples for the stable isotope research our grad student Nicole is conducting. The whole group met shortly afterwards to do some activities […]
I’m on a boat!!
by Tiffany Willis Our group arrived on the impressive R/V Atlantis (Newport > San Diego) the evening prior, but the first full day aboard felt surprisingly varied. We kicked off the morning bright and early with orientation to adjust to boat life with short presentations from our captain, Peter, the first mate, Jennifer, and our […]
