Osamu Ishizuka (Co-chief Scientist, Geological Survey of Japan/AIST, Japan) is the first to celebrate a birthday during Expedition 351. Gathered with him are some of the scientists and crew on his shift. The ship’s complement perform intense work, 12 hours a day for 63 days, to meet expedition goals; birthdays and other celebrations help ease the stress. (Credit: Bill Crawford, IODP/TAMU) [Photo ID: exp351_018] Back to expedition photos.