Check out the Reuters video for Earth Day that starts out with a (fun!) video by Andrew Collins (NOAA/PMEL) of the first GO-BGC float deployment on the US GO-SHIP A20 cruise on the R/V TG Thompson. For the video click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrO18unHCk4 For the full story click here: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/robots-fan-out-across-worlds-oceans-monitor-their-health-2021-04-21/
Compilation of dissolved organic matter (DOM) data obtained from global ocean observations from 1994 to 2020
This compilation consists of measurements of dissolved organic matter (DOM) and other chemical and hydrographic parameters obtained during the global ocean observations from 1994-01-01 to 2019-12-31. Measurements of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in the open ocean have increased greatly since the late 1980’s, spurred by the growth in scientific interest directed at the ocean carbon cycle. DOM data generated by …
A22 is on its way!
The US GO-SHIP A22 cruise departed on April 20, 2021 from the US Virgin Islands, on the R/V TG Thompson. Crew and scientists are now transiting to their first station and first Argo deployment! Follow the journey led by Chief Scientist Viviane Menezes (WHOI) and co-Chief Scientist Jesse Anderson (WHOI) on the cruise blog! Location of R/V Thompson on April …
Final week for the A20 cruise!
“This is the final update for the 2021 occupation of A20. The last week continued to run smoothly and we completed the final station (90) at 01:17 on April 13th UTC…” Read about the third week on board of the R/V TG Thompson here.
Week 3 for the A20 crew
”This last week has been one of pleasant routine..” Read about the third week on board of the R/V TG Thompson here.
Read the A20 Weekly Cruise update #1
”In 2021 embarking on an oceanographic voyage has unique challenges..” Read about the first week on board of the R/V TG Thompson here.
A20 is underway!
After 2 weeks of pre-boarding isolation, at 01:39 PM Eastern Time the R/V TG Thompson has departed and it’s now on its way to the test station. From the Chief Scientist, Ryan Woosley: “The weather was quite cold and windy. The seas are calm so far, but will likely pick up in a couple of days..” Follow their journey on …
A20: getting ready to set sail!!
US GO-SHIP A20 team is ready to begin its voyage onboard of the R/V TG Thompson. Follow the journey on the cruise blog!
Scientific and Technical Officer position – Oceanographic and Climate Services
Link to job advertisement: https://www.marine.ie/Home/site-area/working-us/scientific-and-technical-officer-%E2%80%93-oceanographic-and-climate-services Please read a detailed job description here Closing date for Applications: 12 noon on Wednesday 24th February 2021 Job Description: Vacancy Area: Scientific and Technical Location: Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway Organisation Description: The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology, development and innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess …
JIMAR Oceanographic Data Specialist position open
Opportunity to work with Jules Hummon and her group at the University of Hawai’i, for collecting and processing shipboard ADCP data on the academic research fleet. CLOSING DATE: February 26, 2021. The job description and requirements can be found here. “We’re looking for someone who is comfortable in a Linux environmentand can do some Linux system administration, is self-motivated andcurious, …