It takes many disciplines to contribute to the process of scientific discovery.

The ocean cores that The JR drills can reveal different things depending on the knowledge and specialty of the scientist who is studying them. Many of the scientists on board specialize in one or more of the following scientific disciplines.

Chemistry
Geochemistry
Geology
Geophysics
Marine Biology
Marine Geophysics

Paleoceanography
Paleoclimatology
Paleomagnetism
Paleontology
Physical Sciences
Sedimentology

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