Gain some insight into each team member and listen to some thoughts they shared while at the Kap Hoegh field camp.
Taking advantage of a lull between field responsibilities, I interviewed each team member. The same questions were asked of each of them. For this journal, entry one team members response was selected for each of the questions. The responses were sincere, insightful and showed a deep appreciation for the opportunity each of us felt about being at Kap Hoegh, Greenland.
Ann’s response to the question, "What makes Little auks special?" was answered in a way that conveyed her love for seabirds.
What makes seabirds special?
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Jerome, whose PhD research is trying to find out answers to questions about the winter survival ecology of Little auks, spoke about how their specialization results in being good indicators of climate change in the arctic region.
Jeromes explanation of the questions, "If Little auks are so numerous, why study them? Why not an endangered bird?"
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When Ewan, whose educational background is in both biology and engineering was asked what sort of message he would like grade school students to have. His response emphasized the importance of doing what you enjoy, and taking advantage of opportunities.
Ewans response to the question "What do you want students to understand about a field experience like this?"
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"What led you to become a field biologist, working at the ends of the world?” Her prior experiences have included working in Alaska, Hawaii, and the Antarctic. Her reply was thoughtful and a portion of it is included here.
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Each of the team had great responses to the final question," Can you recall one moment that stands out and captures the uniqueness of this location?" Jerome’s answer and tone conveyed some of the emotion that we have all felt out here in Eastern Greenland.
The awe can be sensed in Jerome’s hushed tone of voice, as he recalls a timeless moment atop an iceberg.
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