The Core Revisited
Day 5 (Fri 10 Sept) Today we saw many processes including how the sea floor sediments (called the core) are…
The JR isn't just big. It's a big deal.
Gumby-like survival suits!
We had an abandon ship drill this morning to find our muster stations, or lifeboats. We had to arrive at…
JR Sets Sail
And we’re off! Three small tugboats gave us a helping hand at 0400 today as we ventured off the dock…
Waiting to Sail
This is our third day onboard the JR. We are still at port, expecting to get underway sometime today. I’ve…
Dust, winds and atmospheric records
We met for dinner in town tonight and had our first Science Cafe. This is a great idea where it…
First day with the Joides Resolution
Let the Adventure Begin!
I feel incredibly lucky to be a participant in the School of Rock this year. For the next two weeks,…
Hydraulic thrusters and acoustic beacons
School of Rock: Waiting for the Arrival
This is the site in Victoria, British Columbia, where in just a couple of hours the scientsits, educators, and crew…