Jens Herrle (Micropaleontologist, Goethe University – Frankfurt, Germany) and Jason Coenen (Micropaleontologist, University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh, USA) relax on the “steel beach” to enjoy a sunset. (Credit: Gabriele Uenzelmann-Neben & IODP) [Photo ID: exp392_061]
Zenon Mateo (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) prepares a whole-round basalt core. (Credit: Gabriele Uenzelmann-Neben & IODP) [Photo ID: exp392_062]
Pratyusha Chanda (Sedimentologist, Indian Institute of Sciences, India) makes peace with the green sediment. (Credit: Gabriele Uenzelmann-Neben & IODP) [Photo ID: exp392_063]
Hayley Cawthra (Observer/Sedimentologist, Council for Geoscience and Nelson Mandela University, South Africa) observes as Jens Herrle (Micropaleontologist, Goethe University – Frankfurt, Germany) takes a sample of calcareous nannofossil. (Credit: Sietske Batenburg & IODP) [Photo ID: exp392_064]
Millions of years traverse the lithology of this beautifully diverse core. (Credit: Sietske Batenburg & IODP) [Photo ID: exp392_065]
JR newcomers Jens Herrle (Micropaleontologist, Goethe University – Frankfurt, Germany), Courtney Sprain (Paleomagnetist, University of Florida, USA), Alexander Minakov (Physical Properties/Downhole Measurements Specialist, University of Oslo, Norway), Peter Bijl (Micropaleontologist, Utrecht University, Netherlands), Shannon Haynes (Sedimentologist, Princeton University, USA), Peter Davidson (Igneous Petrologist, Oregon State University, USA), Siem Toolpusher, Jason Coenen (Micropaleontologist, University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh, USA), Pratyusha Chanda (Sedimentologist, Indian Institute of Sciences, India), Hayley Cawthra (Observer/Sedimentologist, Council for Geoscience and Nelson Mandela University, South Africa), Corbyn Beach (Publications Specialist, IODP JRSO), and Bill Rhinehart (Operations Superintendent, IODP JRSO) pose for a group photo in the Core Tech Room on their tour of the ship. (Credit: Sietske Batenburg & IODP) [Photo ID: exp392_066]
The Siem Chief Engineer, Jason Coenen (Micropaleontologist, University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh, USA), Jens Herrle (Micropaleontologist, Goethe University – Frankfurt, Germany), Alexander Minakov (Physical Properties/Downhole Measurements Specialist, University of Oslo, Norway), Hayley Cawthra (Observer/Sedimentologist, Council for Geoscience and Nelson Mandela University, South Africa), Pratyusha Chanda (Sedimentologist, Indian Institute of Sciences, India), Courtney Sprain (Paleomagnetist, University of Florida, USA), and Peter Davidson (Igneous Petrologist, Oregon State University, USA) listen attentively to a ship tour presentation in the Engine Control Room. (Credit: Sietske Batenburg & IODP) [Photo ID: exp392_067]
Peter Davidson (Igneous Petrologist, Oregon State University, USA) dons bunny ears while displaying his birthday cake. (Credit: Gabriele Uenzelmann-Neben & IODP) [Photo ID: exp392_068]
James McManus (Inorganic Geochemist, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, USA), Jens Herrle (Micropaleontologist, Goethe University – Frankfurt, Germany), Alexander Minakov (Physical Properties/Downhole Measurements Specialist, University of Oslo, Norway), Peter Davidson (Igneous Petrologist, Oregon State University, USA), Hayley Cawthra (Observer/Sedimentologist, Council for Geoscience and Nelson Mandela University, South Africa), Kelsey Doiron (Organic Geochemist, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA), Sietske Batenburg (Physical Properties Specialist/Stratigraphic Correlator, University of Barcelona, Spain), Courtney Sprain (Paleomagnetist, University of Florida, USA), Shannon Haynes (Sedimentologist, Princeton University, USA), Pratyusha Chanda (Sedimentologist, Indian Institute of Sciences, India), Peter Bijl (Micropaleontologist, Utrecht University, Netherlands), and Jason Coenen (Micropaleontologist, University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh, USA) gather for a group photo on Peter Davidson’s birthday. (Credit: Gabriele Uenzelmann-Neben & IODP) [Photo ID: exp392_069]
Hayley Cawthra (Observer/Sedimentologist, Council for Geoscience and Nelson Mandela University, South Africa), Shannon Haynes (Sedimentologist, Princeton University, USA), and Alexander Minakov (Physical Properties/Downhole Measurements Specialist, University of Oslo, Norway) work in the core laboratory. (Credit: Sietske Batenburg & IODP) [Photo ID: exp392_070]
A tour of the JR includes a view of the Driller’s Console. (Credit: Sietske Batenburg & IODP) [Photo ID: exp392_071]
Kelsey Doiron (Organic Geochemist, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA) presents the birthday card for Jens Herrle (Micropaleontologist, Goethe University – Frankfurt, Germany) at his birthday celebration. (Credit: Etienne Claassen, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp392_072]
Jens Herrle (Micropaleontologist, Goethe University – Frankfurt, Germany) festively presents his birthday cake. (Credit: Etienne Claassen, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp392_073]