Day 1 : Here we go...

11/6/2015

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We woke up bright and early Friday morning to watch land disappear. How many times does someone get to say that in their lifetime? Well, if you are a scientist at sea you probably get that thrill often. For a journalist who, until yesterday, didn't even know this opportunity existed, it was thrilling.

As with everything in life, sometimes the hardest part of the adventure is letting go of the dock and swimming away from safe harbor.

My place on this ship came as a surprise to everyone, including me.
Many of these missions have resulted in some amazing discoveries and fascinating papers. All necessary parts of this journey.

There is so much more to life, working at sea, and that is where I come in. Over the next 26 days I hope to introduce you to the brilliant minds behind the research, explain how a floating lab works and try to figure out how exactly one showers on a rocking boat.

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Safety first! First time cruisers test out their survival suits and learn how to abandon ship.

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Nicole Estaphan

I love surprises, they give us the opportunity to dive into the unknown with unquenchable curiosity. Two years ago, I made the decision to leave my job as an Atlanta television reporter. I moved home to Massachusetts and found myself on Cape Cod with no job and no idea of what was next, no idea about the pure magic that was about to enter my life. A friend of mine called and asked me to do a favor for a small radio station where she had just taken a job. All I had to do was go to Woods Hole, MA and interview a scientist about a mission called the NASA_NAAMES project. That scientist would end up changing my life and perspective in ways I am still trying to find the words to fully explain. After a discussion about their impending journey at sea--an invitation to join them. Though, Mike Behrenfeld and I still disagree on who asked who we DO agree on the result--a fantastic partnership was born. With less than twenty four hours notice I was on a ship headed to parts of the North Atlantic that few ever see in winter AND for good reason!! The conditions can be intense! At the time, given the challenges at sea and my video equipment being limited to one tiny little camera .
(RE: 24 hours notice) this blog became a way for me to communicate with the family members whose loved ones were so far away. Giving them an onboard look at the fascinating work at the hands of those they call family. Fast forward we are at it again!! This time as the scientists dive deeper into all that is unseen in our oceans--we will dive deeper into their research, the incredible sacrifices that come with that and the love that fuels their mission of discovery. The journey continues March 20th.....

butch tremblay link

11/12/2015 08:44:23 am

I am a friend of your dad we are golf partners at highfields
will be tracking you every day
have a nice day

Melissa

11/13/2015 05:59:44 am

Congrats! Looks like an amazing adventure! Have fun and can't wait to hear all about it when you return. Hugs, Melissa

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Safety first! First time cruisers test out their survival suits and learn how to abandon ship.

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Day 1 : Here we go...

Safety first! First time cruisers test out their survival suits and learn how to abandon ship.

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The ShipThe R/V Atlantis is an impressive ship, a 275-foot, steel-hulled research vessel operated by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

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The Ship

The R/V Atlantis is an impressive ship, a 275-foot, steel-hulled research vessel operated by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.