Ready... Steady... Science!
This morning, we are still en route to our first sampling site. All day long, we glance at the monitors—which are placed throughout the...
Magic in Diatom Alley
Our position at 6 AM this morning The waves were significant overnight, up to 14 feet, but it’s settled down a bit this morning. It’s...
Super Swell & Snow Petrels
During the night, the seas have picked up, and today we are pleasantly rocking and rolling—so far. The weather/wind reports are calling...
Penguins & Particles
This morning, it’s all penguins all the time. Now that we’re nearing the end of the sea ice, wider cracks and small patches of open water...
Into the Frozen Ross Sea
Today we set sail! We are due to depart at 10 AM, so everyone must be on the boat at 9. McMurdo Station has been wonderful, but it’s time...
Jan 23
Today has been a busy work day. The science teams have continued to sort things out, set them up, and tie them down. Once we get...
Onto the Ship
It’s time to get to work! We meet at the ship at 8AM, and the bustle quickly begins. Our group divides up and starts moving things into...
McMurdo Station
Today, after an eclectic breakfast in McMurdo’s bustling expansive galley (dining room), we meet at our research vessel, the RVIB...
Ice Flight
Despite the early hour, everyone is wide-eyed and eager to get going when we meet at 5:45 this morning. Back at the USAP base, we and don...
Extreme Weather Clothing
At the USAP’s Clothing Distribution Center, adjacent to Christchurch International Airport, we first receive a mandatory briefing. We’re...
