This is a map from the captains deck that shows the exact positioning of the boat and where the drops have been. The red dots indicate where drops have been made. Today we are currently sampling with the CTD at 1800m, two samples. Do to the weather conditions, we are kind of in limbo about what is going to happen tonight, with respect to coring. I just got word that we are headed back to Jarco Scarp to do some more sampling. The Navy said that they are advising us to leave the area and try a place with calmer waters.
Today's recovery of the CTD were much more interesting than usual, the rough water made trying to grab onto the ropes an interesting game. But it also made for a rougher than usual night of sleeping. A few people got sick because of the hours on end under a scope of moving sediments. I had to take a few Drammamine and Mecklazine tablet in order stay "normal".
Here are a few pictures of the worm tubes, inside and out. When they are cut into sections, they are little easier to process.
(Getting excited about deploying the CTD)
"Steady"
(Yup)
I find all this ver interesting. I could have done without the worm tubs. LOL I bet you're having a blast. We want ALL details when you get back.
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