Good morning from the catwalk! Week 3 of Expedition 397 involved core processing and several special events. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: 049_exp397_0491]
Hisashi Ikeda (Physical Properties Specialist, Yamaguchi University, Japan) works on the Whole-Round Multisensor Logger. (Credit: Xiaolei Pang & IODP) [Photo ID: 050_exp397_C0547]
May Huang (Physical Properties Specialist/Stratigraphic Correlator, National Museum of Natural History, USA) wiggle matches cores from Site U1586. (Credit: Xiaolei Pang & IODP) [Photo ID: 051_exp397_C0546]
A fabulous Mexican food theme meal was put on by the catering crew. It was a big hit! (Credit: IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: 052_exp397_C0548]
A beautiful sunset signifies the end of the COVID protocol mitigation period, which has been necessary to ensure a successful expedition aboard the JOIDES Resolution. (Credit: Xiaolei Pang & IODP) [Photo ID: 053_exp397_C0545]
The next day, there are smiles all around the lab with the end of the COVID protocol mitigation period and the removal of masks. From left: James Kowalski (Curational Specialist, IODP JRSO), David Hodell (Co-Chief Scientist, University of Cambridge, UK), Daniel Marone (Assistant Laboratory Officer, IODP JRSO), Carel Lewis (Curatorial Specialist, IODP JRSO), and Alyssa Stephens (Publications Specialist, IODP JRSO). (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: 054_exp397_0494]
More smiles from Siem personnel on the rig floor with masks no longer being required. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: 055_exp397_0495]
David Hodell (Co-Chief Scientist, University of Cambridge, UK), Jerry McManus (Sedimentologist, Columbia University, USA), and Fatima Abrantes (Co-Chief Scientist, IPMA, Portugal) take a short visit to the helideck during a sunny afternoon. (Credit: Carlos Alvarez Zarikian, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: 056_exp397_C0524]
Ship tours could be held this week, as access to spaces was limited during the COVID mitigation period. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: 057_exp397_0501]
Scientists visit the Bridge as part of the ship tour and meet the Siem Captain, who is always happy to answer questions about navigation, holding position on site, and more. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: 058_exp397_0506]
Another highlight of the week was an outdoor BBQ. The Entier Camp Boss and his team prepare food by the grill. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: 059_exp397_0513]
Happy IODP technicians and scientists enjoy the food on deck at the picnic tables. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: 060_exp397_0514]
More smiles at the BBQ as the sun begins to set. From left: Amy Mayer (Outreach Officer, USA), Carlos Alvarez Zarikian (Expedition Project Manager/Staff Scientist, IODP JRSO), Louise Dauchy-Tric (Paleomagnetist, Université de Paris, France), Lucien Nana Yobo (Inorganic/Organic Geochemist, Texas A&M University, USA), and Marion Peral (Micropaleontologist, Université de Bordeaux, France). (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: 061_exp397_0515]
October 31st, 2022 – Halloween on the JOIDES Resolution. Lots of scientists and technicians have fun and work in their costumes. (Credit: IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: 062_exp397_0549]
The Carver presses in the chemistry lab dressed up for the occasion. (Credit: Sophie Hines & IODP) [Photo ID: 063_exp397_C0532]
The Entier staff prepared a spookylicious snack bar. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: 064_exp397_0516]
A closeup of the Halloween dessert selection. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: 065_exp397_0519]
Clayton Furman (Schlumberger Logging Engineer) and Siem personnel conduct downhole measurements at the first site. (Credit: Kevin Grigar, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: 066_exp397_ C0525]
A sailboat cruising 100 km off the coast of Portugal is a nice change of scenery. (Credit: Kevin Grigar, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: 067_exp397_ C0526]