Volcano in Sight!
This photo shows the largest volcano on the island of Montserrat silhouetted above large paths of light colored landscape alternated…
Day 3 @ Sea: Greeted by a rainbow!
Today after awaking went on deck to see the morning view. As I rounded the corner to face the island…
Day 3 @ Sea March 7 No traveling time to begin drilling soon
This is where all the action will be for awhile– the drill floor. The ship is being prepared for drilling…
Sunset between Volcano Peaks
Day two of our travel in the late afternoon we had our first glimpse of the Lesser Antilles islands….
A good night’s rest
March 6, traveled 190 nautical miles today
Meet the JOIDES Resolution Enjoy these images of the JR. The JOIDES is a beautiful site day or night sunset…
Meet the chief Ocean Detectives
Meet the chief scientists for our Expedition, Dr.'s Anne Le Friant (follow her blog) and Osamu Ishizuka. They have collectively…
Safety First even for USF mascot Rocky the Bull
First task after we had sailed a few hours was to have our first all hands Safety Drill. When the…
Ahoy! No Land in Sight
This photo of the ship’s wake was taken from the stern of the JR as we set sail and had…
Ocean Detectives Aboard 340 Mission
This logo on the port and starboard side of the JOIDES Resolution says it all; we are beginning our journey…