All in all measuring marine snow is going well , with data on sinking speeds and chlorophyll already collected on board . It ’ s a great job to have as I get to spend a good few hours of the morning outside , looking at the wildlife and tanning my face ! Plus all the carrying around of the catchers , weights and litres and litres of water is keeping us fit !
In other news …
Jeremy giving talk to crew @ Emma Cavan
Yesterday some of the scientists gave a short talk to the crew members so they could understand why we are here and why they have to get up so early in the morning ! The talk was very well received and it ’ s was nice to be able to share with them exactly what we are doing . ( Plus it was a very easy way for me to find out exactly what everyone is doing !)
Finally , after 2 weeks on ship , the scientists decided we needed a break and a party was organized . The theme was make your own hat ! We had diatoms , jelly fish and even a survival hat . There were also many woolly hats for those of us with less imagination . Much dancing occurred including a country dance ‘ strip the willow ’ and obviously a moderate amount of alcohol was consumed . The result is a large number of tired scientists today and I expect everyone will have an early night tonight !
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