Winter is Coming
As we entered the second week, everyone was looking forward to getting to the Greenland coast and to the front … Continue reading Winter is Coming
Science at Sea
It was our first at-sea science meeting that highlighted to me how many different projects were on this cruise – … Continue reading Science at Sea
Life on a Polar Research Ship
All aboard! The RV Polarstern has set sail for North-East Greenland. Huddled at the waterfront of Tromso, Arctic Norway, I … Continue reading Life on a Polar Research Ship
Setting sail for Greenland
Ahoy! It has been over 18 months since my last post and—not coincidentally—over 18 months since I last did anything … Continue reading Setting sail for Greenland
Cape Roberts: waves and wildlife
Our work at Mawson Glacier was complete, but we still needed to be pulled out of the field. The trip … Continue reading Cape Roberts: waves and wildlife
Mawson Glacier: beautiful and balmy
Rocks: collected (300 kg). Weather: warm (-3 to +5 °C). Incidents: sprained ankle, thawing camp site, moisturiser mistaken for toothpaste, poor … Continue reading Mawson Glacier: beautiful and balmy
Training and preparation for Antarctic field work
Soon after arriving at Scott Base, we had dinner and were briefed about the base. The next few days involved … Continue reading Training and preparation for Antarctic field work
