We start this week with the view of the JOIDES Resolution bow during one of the rare transits during this expedition. (Credit: Christian Berndt & IODP) [Photo ID: exp396_124]
Time for core on deck once again. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_125]
Rose Jones (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) processing a core catcher. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_126]
Co-Chief Scientist Sverre Planke (University of Oslo, Norway) examines the cores and happily takes notes. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_127]
Micropaleontologists Reed Scherrer (Northern Illinois University, USA) and Stacy Yaeger (Ball State University, USA) discuss core transitions during cross-over. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_128]
Geoffroy Mohn (Physical Properties Specialist, University de Cergy Pontoise, France) out on deck. (Credit: Sarah Lambart & IODP) [Photo ID: exp396_129]
Every core section looks different and carries secrets to be discovered. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_130]
Siem Driller visits the core laboratory to view the split section halves he drilled that day. Dustin Harper (Sedimentologist, University of Kansas, USA) explains their features and geological background. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_131]
Jessica Riekenberg (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) transfers a section from the laser engraver to the core rack. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_132]
Happy scientists at the core description table, from left: Joost Frieling (Micropaleontologist, NIOZ, Netherlands), Marialena Christopoulou (Sedimentologist, Northern Illinois University, USA), and Morgan Jones (Organic Geochemist, University of Oslo, Norway). (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_133]
This week both shifts got to see pilot whales circling the JOIDES Resolution – what a sight! (Credit: Carlos Alvarez Zarikian, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_134]
Laughing together makes family seem less distant, Sandra Herrmann (Imaging Specialist, IODP JRSO) and Sayantani Chatterjee (Inorganic Geochemist, Niigata University, Japan) share a few minutes outside in the cold breeze. (Credit: Sarah Lambart & IODP) [Photo ID: exp396_135]
Once again core on deck! (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_136]
Physical Properties Specialist Irina Filina takes P-wave velocity measurements. (University of Nebraska, USA). (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_137]
Reed Scherrer (Micropaleontologist, Northern Illinois University, USA) is excited to receive another sample to analyze for diatoms. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_138]
No sample is wasted; here moisture and density (MAD) residues are collected. These can be used by other disciplines, such as paleontologists. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_139]
Natalia Varela (Paleomagnetist, Virginia Tech, USA) enjoys some sunshine on deck. (Credit: Sarah Lambart & IODP) [Photo ID: exp396_140]
The day shift ooh-ing and aah-ing over a freshly cut core on the working table. From left: Reed Scherer (Micropaleontologist, Northern Illinois University, USA), Sarah Lambart (Physical Properties Specialist, University of Utah, USA), Dustin Harper (Sedimentologist, University of Kansas, USA), and Irina Filina (Physical Properties Specialist, University of Nebraska, USA). (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_141]
Magnificent small veins filled with clay minerals that are a product of squeezing and stretching of the sediments, which result in their characteristic “S” shape. These types of veins are called “en echelon.” (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_142]
The night shift also appreciates a newly cut core, from left: John Millet (Physical Properties Scientist, Volcanic Basin Petroleum Research AS, UK), Stacy Yaeger (Micropaleontologist, Ball State University, USA), Marialena Christopoulou (Sedimentologist, Northern Illinois University, USA), Geoffroy Mohn (Physical Properties Specialist, University de Cergy Pontoise, France), and Morgan Jones (Organic Geochemist, University of Oslo, Norway). (Credit: Brittaney Martinez, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_143]
Entier personnel efficiently prepare a delicious meal. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_144]
Dolphins were also sighted this week. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_145]
Sunshine! These smiling faces enjoy some rays outside. From left: Weimu Xu (Sedimentologist, University College Dublin, Ireland), Natalia Varela (Paleomagnetist, Virginia Tech, USA), Sarah Lambart (Physical Properties Specialist, University of Utah, USA), and Dustin Harper (Sedimentologist, University of Kansas, USA). (Credit: Sarah Lambart & IODP) [Photo ID: exp396_146]
Henk Brinkhuis (Micropaleontologist, NIOZ, Netherlands) processes samples for palynological studies. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_147]
Core section halves in D-tubes. Each of them will be stored in the core reefer until the JOIDES Resolution arrives in port, where they will be transferred to a refrigerated shipping container and sent to one of the three IODP repositories: Bremen (Germany), College Station (USA), or Kochi (Japan). (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp396_148]
The last glimpse of the sun before another day on the JOIDES Resolution comes to an end. (Credit: Sarah Lambart & IODP) [Photo ID: exp396_149]
JOIDES Resolution in transit to the next site for week 5, see you there. (Credit: Christian Berndt & IODP) [Photo ID: exp396_150]