Yesterday we sampled the P3 Experiment and today I wanted to explain more about it. The P3 is a large manipulative experiment to simulate a permafrost melting event. The experiment is set up on a…
No Flights Today
Sunday is an official day off for support staff in McMurdo. Helicopter operations stop on Sunday so we knew we wouldn't be flying today. We decided to hike to F6 camp and then walk…
Weather Window
This morning there was a two hour break in the weather. A helicopter was able to come into the valley and take one-half of our team back to the lab. Byron, Jeb, Matt, Andy and I…
Late Night Hike
Last night was going to be my only night in the field in Antarctica so I stayed up late and took a hike along the shore of Lake Hoare to the Seuss Glacier. It was a beautiful walk…
Today we were back in Taylor Valley sampling one of the three sites for the Elevational Transect Experiment. This site is located on the south side of Lake Hoare. I described the experiment and the…
"Trip, trap, trip, trap!" went the bridge.
This bridge spans some exposed pipes. We cross this bridge everytime we go to the galley from the Crary Sciece Lab.
"Who's that tripping over my bridge…
Getting to F6 Camp
Today four of the team members were at F6 Camp on the south side of Lake Fryxell in Taylor Valley. Travelling to F6 Camp meant another stunning helicopter ride. This time we flew…
Species Diversity
So far in our samples we have seen three different species of tardigrades: Acutuncus spp. Macrobiotus spp. and Milnesium spp. Tardigrades are much less abundant in the dry valley…
McMurdo Marathon
Today was the annual McMurdo marathon and 1/2 marathon. The extreme location inspires a decidedly relaxed atmosphere for the race. Racers can bicycle, ski or run the track out on…
Help Wanted: Heavy Equipment Operators willing to work in an extreme environment. Must be willing to work long hours six days a week. Job requires living on site for five or more months at a time.…
Helicopter Ride
After two days of weather delays we finally made it out to the field today. When I woke up this morning and saw the clear skies I started to get excited. As people arrived at the lab…
"In short, if all the matter in the universe except the nematodes were swept away, our world would still be dimly recognizable, and if, as disembodied spirits, we could then investigate it, we should…
