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My Last Post…

Posted on February 14, 2011 by besimmons

Well, I’m back home after a long day’s travel from Punta Arenas, Chile to Boston, Massachusetts and then to Cape Cod. I took a few days to think about the cruise and put it in perspective. The main impression I … Continue reading →

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In the Bubble

Posted on February 3, 2011 by besimmons

Marie Seguret is performing a very exacting and exciting study of trace metals in the Antarctic waters. In particular, she is interested in iron as many organisms are iron limited in their needs down here.  Marie has her “trace metal … Continue reading →

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Sweet Victory @ Rothera

Posted on January 25, 2011 by besimmons

Yesterday we were at the British base at Rothera. This is a long-standing stop on the cruise and is highly anticipated by both the people on the Gould as well as the Brits. Many of us went ashore at 7:00 … Continue reading →

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Ashore Mates!

Posted on January 17, 2011 by besimmons

Today was a day for going ashore. First our birders went to Avian Island where they will camp out for 5 days. The first picture shows Kristen and Shawn in their full survival suits on their way to Avian Island. … Continue reading →

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Microbes in the Sea

Posted on January 17, 2011 by besimmons

Amid icebergs we continue to do our science. Our group is headed by the Chief Scientist of the cruise Dr. Hugh Ducklow. In the first picture you can see Hugh working in the Rad (radiation) lab where we use a … Continue reading →

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Young scientists on the rise!

Posted on January 15, 2011 by besimmons

The Alder school in Montana follows the research of Donna Fraser as she inspires her sons class to study science!  This set of students ranging from kindergarten through second grade ask some thought provoking questions we all want answered like … Continue reading →

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Arriving at Palmer Station

Posted on January 10, 2011 by besimmons

(January 5th) Arrived Palmer at 2:00 PM local time. Saw penguins and whales on the way in but too far for good pictures. This is my first view of Palmer station. Lots of activity off-loading the ship, setting up labs etc. … Continue reading →

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Punta Arenas

Posted on January 1, 2011 by besimmons

We arrived at Punta Arenas last evening after being delayed 3 days due to the east coast storm. It took over a day and 3 flights to get here. We came aboard the Gould (our boat) stowed our gear and went out … Continue reading →

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Mother Nature Rules!

Posted on January 1, 2011 by besimmons

You would think that the worst weather we would see would be in Antarctica. Well last night and this morning here on Cape Cod and Boston we have had a huge Northeaster bringing a lot of snow and wind and … Continue reading →

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