Leg 1 2021 Comes to an End
Under sunny skies, the R/V Thompson pulled into the NOAA dock in Newport, Oregon the afternoon of August 8, marking the end
Under sunny skies, the R/V Thompson pulled into the NOAA dock in Newport, Oregon the afternoon of August 8, marking the end
After finishing up our work at the base of Axial Seamount, we moved farther inshore to the location of one of the
This past few days since leaving port have been quite busy. Following an ~ 22 hour transit to the base of Axial
August – The Expedition End is Near for Leg 1: I can’t believe that I just had my last shift of the
August 8: One Last Shift Tonight, I’m staying awake much later than my usual bedtime for the sole purpose of soaking it
August 3: Arrived at Axial Base Once we arrived at Axial Base yesterday, events rapidly spun into high gear. With all the
August 7-8: Pacific Animals Finally, a clear day! With the fog gone and the sun out, it feels weird looking into the
August 7: I Never Want to Leave When I applied to VISIONS’21 I anticipated being seasick, or being tired from shifts in
August 6 – Life Aboard the Thompson The Jason van this morning was a little different because some of the students convinced
August 6-7: The Legend of the Rubber Chicken Yesterday morning, I woke up early per usual and headed out to the van.