Alphabet Soup

Alphabet Soup

Go-BGC, GO-SHIP? Go Fish! Who’s who in the soup of acronyms ; 26 February 2024 It’s true that science seems to be a sea of acronyms. Components, equipment, programs, agencies…everything is referred to by a shorter title, usually the letters that stand in for the...
Float Checks

Float Checks

Checking out the floats Making sure it’s “All Systems Go” before we head out ; 20 February 2024 Before the floats can be deployed, the engineers need to ensure that all systems are operating properly, since they will have no access to them for the 5- to 7-year life of...
I08S Intro

I08S Intro

Welcome to GO-SHIP I08S! Introducing Jennifer Magnusson—onboard outreach coordinator ; Here I Go Again! My name is Jennifer Magnusson and I am so excited to be heading out again with the SOCCOM/GO-BGC Adopt-a-float program! This time, I will be spending 41 days at sea...
Current Velocity

Current Velocity

GO-SHIP A13.5 Current Velocity Measurements The “Journey” of an African Early Career Ocean Professional ; 9 February 2024 My name is Adeola Dahunsi and I’m a doctoral student under the supervision of Prof. Ezinvi Baloïtcha at the University of Abomey-Calavi in the...
Transit Collaborations

Transit Collaborations

GO-SHIP A13.5 Transit Collaborations Science Team and Langseth Crew Prepare for CTD Rosette Deployments ; 7 February 2024 We are one week into the cruise!  One of the most eye-opening experiences for me so far has been witnessing the close collaboration between the...