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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