Creativity in the field

Jun 13, 13 Creativity in the field

Posted by in Field work, Pacific, RV Sonne

Being in the field or at sea is one of the perks of being an oceanographer, at least for some of us. To ensure that everything goes smoothly, a lot of planning and preparation comes into play because, just like camping, what you have with you is all you have and nobody wants to carry around more material than needed. Anyone who has...

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Acoustics on a SWATH vessel

Jun 01, 13 Acoustics on a SWATH vessel

Posted by in Atlantic, Instruments, Life at Sea, RV Planet

The best part about studying oceanography is the need to experience the ocean fi rst hand. In order to fulfill the requirements of my Oceanography Master’s degree, I had the opportunity to spend two weeks at sea. In the middle of May, I flew from Halifax to Fort Lauderdale, Florida and boarded the R/V Planet, which would take...

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