A view of the bridge
The ship wasn’t really moving when I was at the helm. Here’s a link to a panorama of the bridge. …
And more questions from Windermere Boulevard and James Monroe Elementary Schools
This post has questions from both Windermere Boulevard Elementary School in Amherst, NY, and from James Monroe Elementary School in…
What Everyone Really Wants to Know
What are the cabins and bathrooms like on the JR? The cabins are nice and cozy. Each has a set…
Keeping It All Together On A Rocking Ship
If you’ve ever wondered how folks keep everything ‘together’ on a rocking ship then you’ll enjoy this slideshow. I’ve been…
Answering Questions from Windermere Boulevard Elementary School
This post is a series of questions from students at Windermere Boulevard Elementary School in Amherst, NY with my answers….
The Little Tug Boat That Could
The other day, I experienced for the first time what occurs when a large vessel like the JOIDES Resolution (JR)…
Doing Science on the JR
While we waiting for our very first core, I thought I would introduce you to some of the labs we…
Its Always More Difficult Doing it in Antarctica
We started yesterday only about an hour away from our first site, the shelf site designated WLSHE-09B (WL stands for…
Thanksgiving Feast
Hi there, my name’s Dave and when I’m not sailing the ocean drilling the sea floor on The JOIDES Resolution…
Micropaleontology research on the Joides Resolution: Processing
Sev will document the daily process of a foram paleontologist on board the JR. He specializes in benthic (bottom dwelling)…