We have finally set sail. After a much longer time in port than expected due to one crews could test being delayed and then an engine failure we finally set sail almost a week later than planned. However, when I say a week the cruise is already 3 months behind because of COVID so 1 week does not seem so bad. "What even is mobilisation of a research ship?" I explain in the second blog of cruise #DY120 on #RRSDiscovery to turnaround CLASS and @uk_osnap moorings https://t.co/GH8rQ5VVIY https://t.co/OLPFTcS7IQ Last week after we had set up the instruments,sensors and processing files ready for the mooring recovery and deployments we set to work on some personal development. It was great to have time to do this and it's been rather a full on week of learning for me. Readjusting to life after the first lock down is tough going after only had Al to interact with for 5 months and being furloughed, being on a ship with 22 people is a bit of a shock to the s...
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!