Dolphins on the bow – here we go week 8. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_134]
Siem Third Mate studying the North Atlantic chart as we make our way through the waters around the Azores. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_135]
Meanwhile, Aaron Mechler (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO), Randy Gjesvold (Marine Instrument Specialist, IODP JRSO), and Mark Higley (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) chatting on the picnic benches during break time. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_136]
Siem personnel taking advantage of the good weather, performing maintenance on one of the cranes. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_137]
In the evening, cumulus and stratus clouds make for a stunning sunset. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_138]
Healthy, colorful food and sweet treats keep morale high. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_139]
Entier housekeeping personnel taking a well-deserved break. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_140]
A few hours later, the full moon peeks through the clouds as we continue to transit to Iceland. (Credit: Aaron DeLoach, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_141]
Great service comes with a smile on the JOIDES Resolution. Entier personnel sorting dishes into the dishwasher. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_142]
In the other corner of the galley, fresh baked goods from the in-house bakery being wrapped in anticipation of cookie break. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_143]
Outside, a pod of dolphins is sighted during sunrise. (Credit: Beth Novak, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_144]
During the day, the JOIDES Resolution makes its way through calm seas. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_145]
An albatross playing in the wind. (Credit: Beth Novak, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_146]
Crossover meeting in the core laboratory with Dan Marone (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) and Carel Lewis (Curatorial Specialist, IODP JRSO) is the time to exchange knowledge about the current activities. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_147]
Furthermore, crossover is the time to joke a little and interchange humorous stories about life at home. Pictured (from left): James Brattin (Applications Developer, IODP JRSO), Alyssa Stephens, Mark Higley, and Brittany Stockmaster (Marine Laboratory Specialists, IODP JRSO), and Beth Novak (Laboratory Officer, IODP JRSO). (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_148]
On the main deck, a pipe beveler is used to cut and prepare pipe in the welding shop. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_149]
Birds chasing silvery waves. (Credit: Beth Novak, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_150]
A frigate bird sailing alongside the vessel. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_151]
Another day at sea as the derrick majestically rises into the sky during the golden morning hour. (Credit: Beth Novak, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_152]
Entier personnel proudly attaching her winning logo to the logo wall in the main staircase. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_153]
This frigate bird was caught on camera eating a flying fish stolen from another bird. (Credit: Beth Novak, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_154]
Alyssa Stephens (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) capturing a precious memory with her phone camera. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_155]
Yet another gorgeous sunset with the waves playing at the bow as the JOIDES Resolution closes the distance to Reykjavík, Iceland. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_156]