Retrieving an Ocean Core: JR Drill Floor
Hard hats, goggles and ear plugs, everyone! Drilling for an ocean core requires the deployment of an elaborate array drilling…
More Humor Aboard the JR!
Yesterday was another beautiful day aboard the JR and our first 'LIVE on the JR' video conference to the New…
Day 5 @ Sea: Science On
It was a busy day yesterday and last night as ‘Core on Deck’ echoed over the loud speaker setting the…
L’équipe scientifique embarquée et l’organisation à bord
JR Drilling Team: Where it all begins!
Drilling for an ocean core requires the deployment of drilling equipment and eventual retrieval back to the drill floor located…
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….