So I thought I would enlighten everyone on what job I am actually employed here at Rothera to do. I am here as a marine assistant for BAS to maintain a long term data set called the RaTs programme which is a data set that has been running since 1997 collecting biological and oceanographical data around Rothera. Here is some great drone footage showing exactly where I live and work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3r4jrKmuBo You can see from this graph that we have large fluctuation in air temperature and surface winds (Julian day numbers). Before I talk about the science I am doing I would just like to note that living and working at the same place means that not only am I here at Rothera for science, but also to assist in keeping the base up and running. This can be from cooking tasks, to cleaning rotas (we called it gash). In addition to this as a wintering team we are trained up in fire response and oil response. That's me in ...
This Blog started in Antarctica where I was a Marine Scientist for 18 months. Since then, it has followed my progression into a Professional Marine Scientist, Diver and Skipper. Now I am a Freelance Marine Scientist, and director of my own company and offer my services of diving, skippering, deckhand and Open Water swim coaching. When not working I enjoy going on remote adventures mountain biking, climbing and freediving. Read here for my random stories of adventure and science!