The CTD (conductivity, temperature, and depth) was deployed Tuesday at around 3:52 am to measure conductivity, temperature, and depth of along the water column. It descended to about 1200 meters deep and stopped just short of the seafloor—brave considering how valuable the equipment is. The CTD was periodically stopped along its ascent to collect seawater […]
Seasickness hits and gravity core samples
I think I was the first to get hit with sea sickness. Right after I left my room to get breakfast I headed straight back and stayed there for about an hour. Something about breakfast just brought it out. But a few hours napping in the sun fixed it quickly. Otherwise, everything is going great. […]
Learning about multibeam sensors onboard the Sikuliaq
We’ve been aboard the R/V Sikuliaq for a few days now and I can say in confidence that it is an experience like no other. From day one of boarding, I was amazed in all aspects of the vessel from her living quarters, dining, mechanics and equipment, and even the lounging area. The comfort makes […]
Getting our sea legs and calibrating instruments
Aboard the R/V Siquliaq I started out the day with an amazing breakfast (thanks to the awesome cooks here; seriously it is the best food I have ever had). We had some down time in between breakfast and lunch. After lunch we had to perform a safety drill if we were ever in a situation […]
Set sail aboard R/V Sikuliaq
Greetings once again from the STEM SEAS ‘science’ aboard the R/V Sikuliaq (UAF). This is Chief Sci, Chris, back to give our next group of STEM SEAS participants a taste of what I truly find is the best part of my job, heading to sea. We set sail yesterday and spent the last 24 hours […]
A Seafaring Poem
A Seafaring Poem By Emily Weigel Smooth sailing we’d had, I felt like Sir Galahad Thought we were in the clear, Then felt confidence disappear Over the side we all heave, Praying the wind and waves leave Gripping tightly the railing chain link, To avoid a violent fall into the drink Never again […]
STEM SEAS Summer Newsletter-1st Edition
Congrats to all the students, instructors and crew members aboard the R/V Hugh R. Sharp, what an exciting journey so far! To catch up with our 2016 STEM SEAS cohort, check out the 1st Edition of the STEM SEAS Summer Newsletter!
Turning 20 at sea
Well today is my 20th birthday and I’m celebrating by getting sea sick, taking water samples, and looking through a microscope at zooplankton . Its not as bad as it sounds honestly, I’m sure if I was at home I wouldn’t really be doing anything interesting. We’re on the last stretch of the cruise and […]
Rounding Cape Hatteras
Good afternoon, Chris back for two updates… Diamond Shoals Tower is due east and finally the seas are starting to lay down. Since 0200h EDT the seas steadily increased peaking about 10-12ft around lunch time today. Every one of the STEMSEAS group, except Nat and I, have been sea sick most of today. And that’s […]
Teaching the Professor
Oceanographic cruises are opportune situations for immersive learning. We see the phenomena discussed in textbooks and measure the connections between seawater chemistry, the organisms thriving in the water, and the sediment record. Aboard the R/V Hugh R. Sharp, I’ve learned new shipboard technical skills and best practices for operations while far out at sea for […]
