Icebergs & Spotlights
Since finishing our northern sites, we’ve been underway to our southern sites, a roughly 3.5-day transit across the notoriously rough…
Remarkable Shades of Grey
It’s just after midnight, and I have raced upstairs to check in with the science team. What has happened while…
“Core on Deck!”
A tinny crackle sounds over the PA system before the announcement that our wait is over. The gaggle of scientists…
Underway!
After an extended wait at the fueling dock for the winds to drop, we got underway at about 10 pm…
Expedition Iceberg Alley
Expedition 382 is underway, and we’ll be heading to a part of the Antarctic called “Iceberg Alley.” Where is Iceberg…
All Onboard for Iceberg Alley
29 scientists, 2 Education & Outreach Officers, various technicians, crew, and a dedicated ice observer are all onboard the JOIDES…
The longest core off West Antarctica
(Blog posted for Sandra Passchier. Originally posted at: https://msuinantarctica.blogspot.com/) We are back in port in Punta Arenas, Chile, with…
Blogs from Margot Courtillat
(Blog posted for Margot Courtillat) Je m’appelle Margot Courtillat et je suis une spécialiste des foraminifères de l’Université de Perpignan (laboratoire CEFREM) et je…
Life on the JR: We still have pineapples!
(Blog posted for Sandra Passchier. Originally posted at: http://msuinantarctica.blogspot.com/) We have been drilling down hundreds of meters into the…
Dancing with Icebergs: The Re-Entry Cone
(Posted for Sandra Passchier. Originally posted at: http://msuinantarctica.blogspot.com/) Due to the unexpected erratic movements of icebergs, we have had to…