It’s deja vu all over again
Given the history, some might say that Expedition 391 to the Walvis Ridge was cursed. It was conceived years before…
A letter on cultural congruity from Latino geochemists
The International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) makes it possible to bring in diverse perspectives and experiences and foster international collaborations…
End of Expedition To do’s
The last week of our expedition involves scientists finding quiet corners during the transit back to Cape Town to work…
An art gallery in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean
If nature is beautiful and science studies it, then there is beauty in science. In each expedition the Onboard Outreach…
Sharing the knowledge and discussing representation
Early on in the expedition I was chatting with Michelle Harris, one of our petrologists, about what kind of outreach…
Thank you to the Ship crew (from a scientist on board)
Hello everyone! My name is Daisuke Kuwano and I’m PhD Student at Chiba University in Japan. I joined the science…
You have to go where to get microbes?
When I first got invited to be the Outreach Officer for Expedition 393 back in May, I was ecstatic. At…
Thank you to the Siem Crew (the best problem solvers)
On July 8th, we were in the process of drilling and getting sediment cores almost every hour and half. The…
Busy, Busy! Bouncy weather, new Sites, lotsa core, and the vagaries of deep-sea drilling…
Sorry to have been quiet for a bit – but it’s been kinda hectic here! Activities at our first site,…
Did you say fusion beans?
The Chemistry Laboratory is a fascinating place to be because it has the most interesting instruments, equipment, and processes that…