Part of our collection of data includes specimens from the net trawls. We are looking primarily for jelly species but we come across many other critters too. After the trawl, we sort the sample to look for jellies and other interesting creatures. The bulk of the sample is the preserved to be taken back to labs at home for further investigation. We are fortunate enough to have Eric Lazo-Wasem on our cruise from the Peabody Museum at Yale University. He is photographing and helping us identify the species that we are collecting.
The following are some photographs of our finds so far.
Large sea nettle caught in the net.
Jelly under the microscope.
Collecting jellies for the microscope.
Crew Profile of the day:
Matt Tochini.
Name: Matt Tochini
Position: Chief Steward in charge of Food/hospitality and lodgings
From: Anchorage, Alaska
How did you end up on the R/V Sikuliaq?: Always been a cook, Heard about the boat being built through Seward Marine Center and applied for the position.
What are the best and worst parts of your job?: The best part of the job is the people on board, it's like a family. The worst part of the job is missing family at home and the poor communication. Another downside can be the sea state. When it is calm, everyone is happy but rolling seas can be a different story!
Thank you Matt for making the ship feel like home sweet home!
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