What’s so cool about Louisville?
So, why have 31 scientists and 90 operation staff, technicians, ships crew and drillers travelled from around the world to…
The Ocean’s Biggest Secret
Right now the JOIDES Resolution is drilling into a mountain that is over 4000 meters (13,000 feet) tall. The mountain…
What percentage of the world's seamounts are unexplored?
The JR’s First Mate
Hi! The weather is much better today, the waves are not as rough but the sky is still completely cloudy….
We’re on Our Way Again!
Another beautiful day in the South Pacific Ocean! I think I’ll work on my tan as we leave site U1369…
November 2010
Terms & Titles!
During Expediton 329 so far, I have heard all sorts of terms, some of which were unfamiliar to me. Let’s take…
October 2010
Meet One of Our Scientists
Today, I am going to tell you about Wiebke Ziebis, one of the microbiologists on this expedition. Wiebke Ziebis is…
Co-Chief: Steven D’Hondt
Steven D’Hondt is one of the co-chiefs on Expedition 329. He considers himself an oceanographer but his roots are…