The microbial ecology group used this lab to make their slides and make observations using the epifluorescence microscope. |
The radioisotope work conducted by the microbial ecology group had to be done in a separate lab located on the helodeck, familiarly known as the RadVan. |
A rosette being brought aboard after sampling. This rosette is referred to as the CTD because it returns data on Conductivity, Temperature and Depth as it decends. There are 24 10-liter niskin bottles making up the CTD that can be triggered at various depths in the water column to get a column profile. |
Another sampling device being put over the side. This rosette is referred to as TMC because it is specially made to be Trace Metal Clean. There are 8 30-liter niskin bottles making up the TMC. Samples from these bottles are generally used for experiments that require large volumes of water taken from one depth. |
The required attire for 'on deck' or 'on ice' operations is a mustang suit and 'bunny boots'. Rachel Parsons, BBSR kindly models her gear. |
The 'bunny boots' although very trendy were difficult to walk in. They were great for keeping feet warm and dry. They are a requisite piece of gear provided to all U.S. Antarctic Program participants by ASA in Christchurch, New Zealand. |