Video Diary #2
My next Video diary is posted! Take a peek at the ship’s deck, galley, and gym. Check it out on…
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Life at Sea vs. Life in Bremen
Today was the last day of core description for Chicxulub Impact Crater scientists who have been working at the University…
The best room on the ship
You can argue about this–perhaps the Core Lab, the Chem Lab, the Gym, one’s own cabin–but I think the best room…
A few tidbits about life on the JR
Aside from the gentle rocking motion, the 12-hour shifts, the vacuum toilets, the noise of 12 thrusters keeping us in place, and…
in transit
The horizon doesn’t change much as we transit through the Indian Ocean at 14 knots (25 kmph=16 mph–I’m told this…
Safety first!
This is rule #1 aboard the JR. Today at 10:30AM we had an "Abandon ship" drill. Everyone reported to their…
Pirates off Western Australia
Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day! It’s amazing how the JR gives me a constant reminder to really appreciate…
Things that helped me get through the infamous week 6…
I have been blessed to experience the joys of working on a world-famous research vessel with some of the smartest,…
Life on the Other Side
For the last few days, I have been trying to transition from night shift to day shift. It hasn’t been…
Exp 354 Halfway Milestone
Yesterday was “Hump” Day. This means we are halfway through the expedition, which officially started on January 29 and will…