by Jennifer Magnusson | 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...
by Jennifer Magnusson | 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...
by Jennifer Magnusson | 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...
by Jennifer Magnusson | Jul 2, 2026 | Tropical Pacific 2026
Sampling Dissolved Oxygen in the Pacific Join oceanographer Maija Zidek as she measures dissolved oxygen and uncovers a pronounced Oxygen Minimum Zone in the Pacific ; 6/20/2026 Inhale- exhale. Inhale again- exhale again. What you just experienced was oxygen entering...
by Jennifer Magnusson | Jun 9, 2026 | Tropical Pacific 2026
What’s a CTD rosette and why does it matter? The one-ton instrument at the center of repeat hydrography — and what it reveals about a changing ocean. ; 6/5/2026 I’m on board the R/V Marcus G. Langseth in the tropical North Pacific, conducting repeat hydrography along...
by Jennifer Magnusson | Jun 9, 2026 | Tropical Pacific 2026
The Tangible Ocean A physical oceanographer trades data screens for open ocean — and finds the sea full of life, light, and scale too vast for any map. ; 6/5/2026 I’m a second‑year PhD student in observational physical oceanography, and I’ve been an ocean researcher...
