Log Post: Gravity and the Search for the Secret Chamber
Did you know that even on the calmest day, the sea surface is not as flat as it seems?
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Log Post: Craters, Ridges, and Seamounts, Oh My!
Three days ago, we finally made it up to the far northern end of the Monument.
Log Post: Life on the Monkey Deck
It was day three of our voyage to Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument when Colleen Peters, one of Falkor’s marine technicians, noticed some strange interference lines on the sonar’s water column display.
News: New York Times article features Schmidt Ocean Institute
A front page New York Times article about the “personal, anti-bureaucratic, inspirational” world of modern science philanthropy features Schmidt Ocean Institute and founders Eric and Wendy Schmidt. An accompanying online video also highlights the organization and includes highlights from an interview with Wendy Schmidt: “In marine science, often the funding is available but there’s no … Continued
Log Post: All Systems Go
Early Saturday morning Falkor entered the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM) with all systems up and running.
Log Post: Almost Underway
Today was our second day mobilizing for a planned departure tomorrow morning.
News: Ocean Sciences 2014
At the February, 2014 Ocean Sciences Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, Schmidt Ocean Institute Had: An Exhibit Booth: SOI handed out informational materials, pens, and pins. A Panel Discussion: SOI Director of Research Victor Zykov served as a panelist for a session called Philanthropic Investment in Ocean Research. Hosted a Workshop: This included a presentation about Schmidt … Continued
Log Post: Leg One, Papahānaumokuākea Monument
The first leg of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument mapping project ran from March 7th to April 11th.
Log Post: The Farewell
Today we pen our last blog and offload the R/V Falkor.
Log Post: Getting the Lingo Down, and the Blimp Up
Today was another exciting day, full of marine mammal sightings and small boat operations.
