Where to next?
Victoria woke up with a start this morning. Lots of new noises were telling her something different was happening. Her…
Last reflections
As we prepare to depart and I reflect on this amazing adventure in learning and discovery, I think of how…
Packing it in!
Victoria thought she’d found some food on the core description table. These things looked like biscuits but they were as…
What lies on the sea floor?
Before we transited to our last site the JR took time out to test the VIT (Vibration Isolated Television) camera…
Video conference with NZ Sedimentologist- Dr. Chris Moy
One of my favorite parts of being an Education Officer on the JR are the video conferences with schools, museums,…
Pyrite C. Monster
Victoria has taken midnight watch up on the bridge as she heard there are sea monsters coming up from the…
Journey into the past
“Back in the old days”, a term most of us now utilize to describe the first part of our JR…
Ballast water
We are about 22 miles from shore and can see the beautiful St Elias mountain range from the ship. Before…
Tripping in…
Victoria’s run as far away as possible from her rathole today. There’s a lot happening as the JR has moved…
The Green Team
One of the best sights off the ship is the wildlife. Thanks to people who take care, this Northern fur…