If the head count at dinner provides any indication of whether the upper hand belongs to science or the sea, the sea was easily ahead in the first round. After slightly delaying our departure from Woods Hole to allow a tropical storm to pass, we have now been steaming in its wake and feeling its […]
NAAMES-III Expedition: August 30, 2017
Today we wave goodbye to our NAAMES team members who will not join us at sea….. And away we go! Starting something new can often be intimidating. Add in a moving boat, some rough weather, and potential sickness and that feeling can become overwhelming. However, these feelings are quickly eclipsed by the sheer excitement of […]
NAAMES-III Expedition: August 29, 2017
Today was our last day of mobilization before sailing on Day 1 of the NASA NAAMES mission. The scientists and crew were busy making final preparations, there was a buzz in the air that was cooled by a well-timed sea breeze. Boxes were strapped down, filter rigs were secured, and last minute trips were made […]