TO: Tom Davies

FM: Carlos A. Alvarez Zarikian

JA Daily Science Report for Expedition 306, 19 March 2005.

LOCATION: JOIDES Resolution standing by in DP mode in sheltered area in lee of the Azorean islands of Sao Jorge, Terceira, and Pico until weather forecast for Site IRD3A improves.

SCIENCE UPDATE: Scientists are working on their reports from Site U1312 and turned in the first drafts at midnight. Weather and operations meeting was held to discuss options. Various workshops and presentations are being scheduled with the science party for the upcoming days until normal drilling operations are reinitiated.