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...
by Jennifer Magnusson | Jun 9, 2026 | Tropical Pacific 2026
Underway and here to stay CTD watchstander Sarah Packman describes the first 3 weeks at sea aboard the R/V Langseth ; 6/1/2026 Hi y’all! My name is Sarah Packman, and I am a CTD watchstander aboard the R/V Langseth for P04E. After 3 weeks at sea, the science party has...
by Jennifer Magnusson | May 20, 2026 | Tropical Pacific 2026
On Dry Land: The Marshall Islands Coral reefs, WWII wrecks, and warm welcomes while the science crew awaits departure from Majuro ; 5/9/2026 Iakwe from Majuro in the Marshall Islands! I’m Emma and I am a CTD Watchstander on the sunset shift (noon to midnight) on the...
by Jennifer Magnusson | Apr 23, 2026 | Tropical Pacific 2026
Float Preparations Underway for GO-BGC Expedition P04E Ten BGC floats — eight adopted by classrooms — are checked out, decorated, and secured aboard R/V Langseth ahead of the P04E expedition. ; The R/V Marcus G. Langseth is in San Diego and the preparation for P04E is...
