Author: Mike Vardaro

September 4th, 2024             It has been nearly one month since I left Seattle with Andrew and Mitch to drive down to

August 4, 2024 “Jolee. Jolee,” I woke to the whispers of my name through the cracked door. Julie had come to wake

September 7, 2024 As our final day aboard R/V Atlantis comes around, it’s seems appropriate to express my appreciation for many of

September 5, 2024 I’ve finally landed on a subject for a research project! I will make an engagement video about snowblowers: ephemeral,

September 7, 2024. With a planned 18-hour transit (looking more like 22 hours at the current moment), so there were no Jason

September 6, 2024 Today was our last dive with Jason, which means we have officially wrapped up the majority of the cruise

August 27, 2024 Today marks our first day at sea, we set off at 8 am from the port of Newport on

September 7 2024 Last night was a much-needed break from standing watch. After two weeks, it was starting to take a toll. 

September 6, 2024 Last night we arrived at Dymond, the most unique vent site we’ve encountered on Leg three, and probably my