Microplastic Microcosm

Microplastic Microcosm

Microplastic Microcosm March 11, 2024 ; It’s no secret that plastics and microplastics (MP) have spread like an unstoppable wave across our oceans. Marine plastics can be found covering the ocean’s surface and hiding in its deepest trenches. Their interactions with...
Jess – Salts

Jess – Salts

Spotlight on Jessica McLaughlin Jessica McLaughlin is an R&D Engineer II specializing in Salinity Analysis & Rosette Support. ; My degree is in Ocean Engineering, more focused on underwater vehicles and robotics, but now I get to work in a walk-in fridge on a...
Happy International Women’s Day

Happy International Women’s Day

Happy International Women’s Day March 8, 2024 ; 8 March 2024 The women on board R/V Marcus G. Langseth met in front of the main research deck where the CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth) rosette is located between a shift break to celebrate International...
Raphael

Raphael

Raphael Slithers into the Deep Our second float, “Raphael,” has been deployed in the Southern Ocean ; Raphael— Salinas High School; Salinas, CA Location: 64° 28′ 17.4” S; 80° 2′ 12.12” E Time: Wed 06 MAR 2024 10:54 UTC Temperature: -0.9°C, Wind...
Nurse Jennie

Nurse Jennie

Spotlight on Nurse Jennie Our onboard nurse maintains the health of the crew and science party and responds to any medical emergencies or health concerns aboard the ship. ; I originally started my maritime career working on ocean going tugboats. I was a deckhand and...