Week 3 on the JOIDES Resolution started promising with our first sample – surface water collected by Yusuke Kubota (left, Geochemist, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan) and Yuhao Dai (right, Geochemist, Lund University, Sweden). (Credit: Maya Pincus & IODP) [Photo ID: exp391_049]
A rewarding sunset on the helideck. (Credit: Maya Pincus & IODP) [Photo ID: exp391_050]
We check on our busy, report-writing, update-communicating Expedition Project Manager/Staff Scientist Tobias Höfig (IODP JRSO). He had the task to break the news about a few mild COVID-19 cases aboard the ship and resultant temporary return to Cape Town, South Africa, out of an abundance of caution. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_051]
The rig floor is on stand-by until we can continue. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_052]
In the meantime, Claire Carvallo (Paleomagnetist, Sorbonne Université, France) leads an outreach broadcast with the help of Maya Pincus (Outreach Officer, Bushwick Leaders High School, USA). (Credit: Fabricio Ferreira, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_053]
As Christmas approaches, Lisa Crowder (left, Laboratory Officer, IODP JRSO) tours the JOIDES Resolution for the gift exchange name drawing. Here, Maya Pincus (Outreach Officer, Bushwick Leaders High School, USA) draws her exchange recipient. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_054]
While transiting international waters, the towed magnetometer is deployed to collect seafloor magnetic data. From left: Mark Higley (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO), Fabricio Ferreira (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO), and Daniel Marone (Assistant Laboratory Officer, IODP JRSO) prepare the instrument. (Credit: Maya Pincus & IODP) [Photo ID: exp391_055]
Namibian observers Mbili Tshiningayamwe and Sharmonay Fielding (both from University of Namibia) lead an outreach tour. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_056]
As we wait for the pilot to arrive, the sun rises over Cape Town, South Africa. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_057]
A seagull circles the vessel during sunrise. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_058]
Co-Chief Scientist William Sager (University of Houston, USA) watches passing ship traffic. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_059]
Siem crew on their outlook post. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_060]
Clayton Furman (Schlumberger Logging Engineer) on top of the bridge. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_061]
David Buchs (Sedimentologist/Volcanologist, Cardiff University, UK) searches for the perfect photo opportunity. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_062]
Cape Town, South Africa, just after sunrise – what a sight. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_063]
The tugboat and Siem crew work in unison to guide the vessel safely into the harbor. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_064]
Maya Pincus (Outreach Officer, Bushwick Leaders High School, USA) and Steve Midgley (Operations Superintendent, IODP JRSO) watch as the vessel approaches the dock. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_065]
A South African fur seal plays in the water of the harbor. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_066]
Sonia Tikoo-Schantz (left, Paleomagnetist, Stanford University, USA) and Seunghee Han (Geochemist, GIST, Republic of Korea) relax at a picnic table as the tugboat pilot pushes the vessel toward the dock. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_067]
Lisa Crowder (Laboratory Officer, IODP JRSO) during docking. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_068]
Lines ashore; we are docked for now. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_069]
Lunch at the picnic tables (from left): Ethan Petrou (Physical Properties Specialist, University of Oxford, UK), Maya Pincus (Outreach Officer, Bushwick Leaders High School, USA), and Kathrine Potter (Physical Properties Specialist, Utah State University, USA). (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_070]
View from the top of the bridge. (Credit: Daniel Marone, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_071]
Spreading good cheer while helping with outreach broadcasts (from left): Susan Boehm and Myriam Kars (Marine Laboratory Specialists, IODP JRSO). (Credit: Fabricio Ferreira, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_072]
Mark Higley (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) is happy that the magnetometer is all set for the measurements to come. (Credit: Fabricio Ferreira, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_073]
The Christmas tree on the JOIDES Resolution. Secret Santa gifts arrived just in time. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_074]
Stockings are stuffed and ready. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_075]
This year socially distanced caroling on the bow brought Holiday spirit to the IODP technical staff and scientists. Pictured here, John Shervais (Petrologist, Utah State University, USA) performs “Grandma got run over by a reindeer” accompanied by Lisa Crowder (Laboratory Officer, IODP JRSO). (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_076]
More caroling for all (from left): Tobias Höfig (Expedition Project Manager/Staff Scientist, IODP JRSO), Kaj Hoernle (Co-Chief Scientist, GEOMAR, Germany), and Doug Cummings (Publications Specialist, IODP JRSO). (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_077]
Susan Boehm (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) reads a cheerful Christmas story. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_078]
And then it is time to unwrap presents. Pictured is Myriam Kars (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO). (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_079]
William Sager (Co-Chief Scientist, University of Houston, USA) opens his gift. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_080]
What did you get??? Tobias Höfig (Expedition Project Manager/Staff Scientist, IODP JRSO), Kaj Hoernle (Co-Chief Scientist, GEOMAR, Germany), and Lisa Crowder (Laboratory Officer, IODP JRSO) investigate their new toys. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_081]
Maya Pincus (Outreach Officer, Bushwick Leaders High School, USA) shows the most beautiful wrapping art on her gift. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp391_082]