ARGO’s Adrift

ARGO’s Adrift

by | Jul 30, 2026 | Tropical Pacific 2026

Argo's Adrift Deploying Deep, Core & BGC Floats on P04E ; 6/12/2026 Our primary objective is conducting CTD casts along the P04E line in order to collect cast sensor data and samples at our specific stations, capturing singular moments in time. (Go check out...
Floats Away

Floats Away

by | Jul 22, 2026 | Tropical Pacific 2026

Floats Away Deploying Deep, Core & BGC Floats on P04E ; 6/20/2026 This stretch of the cruise gave us a good look at just how differently each type of float makes its exit — from careful, hands-on lowering to a quick toss off the stern. Deep Argo The Deep floats...
Disembarking

Disembarking

by | Jul 10, 2026 | East Atlantic 2026

Disembarking Leaving the ship, saying goodbye at the Mindelo port call, and some more wildlife spotted. ; 6/28/2026  After three weeks on the open ocean, we’ve made it to Mindelo in Cape Verde, Africa. Here is where myself and a couple others will leave the ship to...
Just Out Here

Just Out Here

by | Jul 10, 2026 | East Atlantic 2026

Just Out Here Learning new things on the COCO-VOC cruise until disembarking. ; 6/28/2026  All the floats have been deployed and I’m now just a passenger on the Discovery until our port call in Mindelo. One highlight for me has been meals on the ship. We have warm and...
Trace Gases

Trace Gases

by | Jul 2, 2026 | Tropical Pacific 2026

Tracing Ocean Circulation with CFCs CFC analyst Riley Ames explains how scientists use gas chromatography to “date” seawater and trace ocean circulation ; 6/28/2026  Ahoy there! My name is Riley Ames, and I am measuring trace gases for P04E onboard the R/V...