by Núria Casacuberta | The 18th of July was an important date: the GRIFF expedition started!!! 52 scientists from 10 different countries, together with 45 crew members, left Tromsø onboard one of the most supreme research vessels: Polarstern. We left a grey and rainy day behind us, but … [Read more...]
by Josephine Rapp | During this expedition I planned to do sea ice work for the very first time. However, due to bad weather conditions and very thick fog during the first weeks of the cruise, I first thought that it would be cancelled after all, since both the helicopter and the zodiac require … [Read more...]
By Josephine Rapp | After a delayed start due to cancelled flights, our expedition started only two days ago. We left from Longyearbyen on Svalbard and reached the first station after only half a day – so preparing and setting up labs had to be very quick. By now, first samples have been … [Read more...]
by Christophe Le Gall | In the morning, we performed the CTD-Rosette water sampling as planned, but during one short transfer, the echosounder detected a gas plume under the ship. This kind of process are known in this region, and this is an opportunity for the scientific crew to collect more … [Read more...]
by Christophe Le Gall | Who are you ? I'm a 26-years-old PhD student from Norway. working at the University of Tromsö, Norway. I have studied geophysics, and now I'm working in Trosmö since 2 years. I'm also teaching a course called "Introduction to sedimentology" at this … [Read more...]
by Christophe Le Gall | Who are you ? I'm a service engineer for electromicroscopy at Nanovision, in Brugherio, Italy. Actually, I'm 54, and I started this job 33 years ago. Can you describe us your job ? My job consists in selling microscopes, demonstrating them and making service … [Read more...]
by Christophe Le Gall | Who are you ? I'm a 29 years old PhD Student of the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) and I'm working at the Malaga Oceanographic Center. I'm part of the SUBVENT project (Submarine Venting in different part of the Atlantic Margin by volcanoes or mud volcanoes, … [Read more...]
by Christophe Le Gall | Who are you ? I'm a 32 years old PhD Student of the University of Barcelona. Before that, I've studied geology. I also worked as a technician in a laboratory. During this work, I discovered marine sediments and benthic foraminifera. Therefore, I decided to continue … [Read more...]
by Christophe Le Gall | Who are you ? I am a 29 year old software developer from Lüneburg. I studied Geomatics Engineering and specialized in geoinformation technology. Can you describe us your job ? I work as a software developer at the company Werum. I am on board the Polarstern … [Read more...]
by Christophe Le Gall | Who are you ? I work at the Earth Science department of the Pisa University, where I'm an associated professor, teaching geology and micropaleontology. I've got my master degree at the University of Bologna, working with the Marine Geological Institute (CNR). For … [Read more...]
