Science at Sea

Follow along as our scientists conduct research at sea

If you give a chemist a cookie

Posted onAugust 14, 2019September 3, 2019Leave a comment

One of the best things about being aboard the Atlantic Explorer—- other than the budding scientific discoveries and the intellectual spirit— is the food.

Jacob Cram uses a conveniently placed pole to stabilize himself as he grabs his dinner in

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Lab work at sea

Posted onAugust 12, 2019September 17, 2019Leave a comment

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CTD deployment and water collection

Posted onAugust 9, 2019September 17, 2019Leave a comment

The CTD emerges from the deep blue water, suspended by a thick wire cord that is reeled in from the wheelhouse. Technicians onboard the vessel use hooks on broomsticks to control the CTD as it exits the water to guide

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First day of sampling

Posted onAugust 9, 2019October 4, 2019Leave a comment

The CTD being carefully deployed off the starboard side of the boat. Two ropes held by technicians make sure the structure enters the water straight.

After about 5 hours of traveling on the relatively calm waters of the Atlantic Ocean …