I was a participant on VISIONS’13 and am fortunate to be a participant in VISIONS’14 as well. Last year, on VISIONS’13, the Co-Chief Scientists were Dr. John Delaney and Dr. Deb Kelley. John and Deb are marine geologists, w
The R/V Thompson left Newport to start Leg 2 on August 1, 2014, heading for the Slope Base site. We deployed a Low Voltage node (LV01A) and conducted a couple of CTD casts.
Thoughtfulness when at sea seems as inescapable as it is inevitable. I ponder at length the line of men dating back centuries, who, though we share no blood, I feel deeply connected to by my pontifications at sea.
It’s quite extraordinary how in such a small amount of time at sea, so much can be accomplished.
Last night, I had watch from 2000-2400. While on watch I write the log for the ROV dive which is like writing the closed captioning for a video.
Gravity. It escapes conscious thought most of the time and when it does draw the minds eye its generally in the form of a ludicrous man sitting under an apple tree, apple in hand, a dotted line and unsavory expression connecting him to the branch above.
Last day of the cruise. Most of it spent in slight seasickness, although not enough for any drastic measures. We presented projects today.
It’s Sunday. We’re transiting home. So sad! I will miss the open ocean, but hopefully we’ll be reunited soon. So everyone was
