From site U1459C we have a core that shouldn't be
Even Empty Cores Have Silver Linings
We’ve finished drilling at site U1459A, and it was certainly a challenge. It didn’t have the chunky fragments like U1458…
Excitement in the Magnetic Field
Meet the expedition’s palaeomagnetists, Millie and Daniel. They’re looking pretty positive, but they have had a VERY slow expedition so…
#typicalfieldworkday & Happy Birthday Briony!
First, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIONY!! One of our paleontologists (benthic foraminifers) and the most awesome person you will ever meet. :3 Now…
A slight impediment to our sediment
The first coring has NOT run entirely as planned. The scientists had their tools ready at 7pm, eagerly awaiting the…
Countdown to coring
Expedition 356 is officially underway! And it’s looking hectic, even for an expedition like this. We’re in the middle of…
Goodbye land, Hello Dramamine
WE’VE SET SAIL! Hello everyone! You might have heard about me from a previous blog post by Tom. I’m Jisun…
The JR has Stairs
I have every intention of spending some time each day in either the exercise room, below deck, or on the…
Last night on (dry) Earth
Hi! I’m Tom Lang, one of the onboard educators for Expedition 356. If you follow the blog or twitter (@TheJR),…