Statue of Ferdinand Magellan in Punta Arenas, Chile. The custom is to kiss the toe of the statue to ensure a safe cruise to Antarctica. (Credit: Katy Smith, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp379_001]
Adam Klaus (Expedition Project Manager/Staff Scientist, IODP JRSO) conducts a science meeting. (Credit: Tim Fulton, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp379_002]
Jon Howell (Applications Developer, IODP JRSO), Vivien Cumming (Onboard Education Officer, United Kingdom), and Masao Iwai (Paleontologist, Kochi University, Japan) observe the departure. (Credit: Tim Fulton, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp379_003]
Siem Offshore crew members pull the lines on board. (Credit: Tim Fulton, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp379_004]
Masao Iwai (Paleontologist, Kochi University, Japan) and Karsten Gohl (Co-Chief Scientist, Alfred-Wegener-Institut, Germany) enjoy the departure. (Credit: Tim Fulton, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp379_005]
Stephen Midgley (Operations Superintendent, IODP JRSO) watches the departure from the deck. (Credit: Tim Fulton, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp379_006]
Clayton Furman (Logging Engineer, Schlumberger Offshore Services) and Siem Offshore First Mate conduct the first boat drill. (Credit: Tim Fulton, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp379_007]
Reed Scherer (Paleontologist, Northern Illinois University, USA) inspects a sampling screen. (Credit: Tim Fulton, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp379_008]
Liang Gao (Paleomagnetist, China University of Geosciences, China) prepares for work in the core laboratory. (Credit: Tim Fulton, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp379_009]
Beth Novak (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) gives a sampling demonstration. (Credit: Tim Fulton, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp379_010]
John Fegyveresi (Physical Properties/Downhole Measurements Specialist, US Army Corps Engineer Research and Development Center, USA) and Michelle Penkrot (Physical Properties Specialist, University of Florida, USA) watch sampling training. (Credit: Tim Fulton, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp379_011]
Beth Novak (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) instructs Masako Yamane (Physical Properties Specialist, Nagoya University, Japan) and Theresa King (Physical Properties/Downhole Measurements Specialist, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, USA) in sampling. (Credit: Tim Fulton, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp379_012]
Sunset behind the derrick. (Credit: Katy Smith, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp379_013]
Adam Klaus (Expedition Project Manager/Staff Scientist, IODP JRSO) and Chang Liu (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) observe the departure. (Credit: Chang Liu, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp379_014]
Sunset from below the life boat. (Credit: Margot Courtillat & IODP) [Photo ID: exp379_015]
The JOIDES Resolution at the dock in Punta Arenas, Chile. (Credit: Christine Siddoway & IODP) [Photo ID: exp379_016]
A science presentation in the conference room. (Credit: Masao Iwai & IODP) [Photo ID: exp379_017]
Sunset. (Credit: Masao Iwai & IODP) [Photo ID: exp379_018]
The JOIDES Resolution docked in Punta Arenas, Chile. (Credit: John Powell & IODP) [Photo ID: exp379_019]
The Punta Arenas sign with the JOIDES Resolution in the background. (Credit: Reed Scherer & IODP) [Photo ID: exp379_020]
Expedition 379 scientists tour operations overlooking the rig floor. (Credit: Masao Iwai & IODP) [Photo ID: exp379_021]
Jake Robinson (Captain, Siem Offshore) and the Siem Offshore Second Mate look over the charts and maps on the Bridge. (Credit: Christine Siddoway & IODP) [Photo ID: exp379_022]
The tug boat is in position for departure. (Credit: Christine Siddoway & IODP) [Photo ID: exp379_023]
Sunset. (Credit: Masao Iwai, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp379_024]
Margot Courtillat (Paleontologist, University of Perpignan, France) tries on an immersion suit. (Credit: Adam Klaus, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp379_025]
Commerson’s dolphin. (Credit: John MacCaull & IODP) [Photo ID: exp379_026]
Sunset. (Credit: Aaron Mechler, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp379_027]
Rough seas and wildlife. (Credit: Reed Scherer & IODP) [Photo ID: exp379_029]