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Cruise Day 47 Speed 5 knots (kts) Course 152° (SSE) Location N. Canada Basin, ~539 nm north of Barrow, Alaska Depth 3862 m ## GO DEEPER DISCUSSION: (see previous journal for the questions.) While splicing is strong and permanent, it takes extra time and tools to accomplish

Cruise Day 46 Speed 0 knots (kts) (on station) Course n/a Location N. Canada Basin, ~556 nm north of Barrow, Alaska Depth 3860 m ## GO DEEPER DISCUSSION: (see previous journal for the questions.) Several of the analysis methods used to study trace metals involve fluorescence

Cruise Day 45 Speed 0 knots (kts) (on station) Course n/a Location N. Canada Basin, ~553 nm north of Barrow, Alaska Depth 3861 m ## GO DEEPER DISCUSSION: (see previous journal for the questions.) The extent of Arctic sea ice is relatively easy to measure from satellite photos

“Daddy, why did you go to Antarctica?’ Asked Ana in a severe tone of voice. “I went to Antarctica because I wanted to see penguins,” I replied, thinking that would be a good enough answer for a four year old. “But you could have seen them here in the zoo,” said Ana. “You’re right,” I said, as I

We’re going on a seal search! When the team and I start our work on the ice, one important thing we have to do is to search for and find Weddell seals. Now, I am challenging YOU to go on your own search for Weddell seals and Emperor penguins (stuffed ones, that is), which are located in various

Cruise Day 44 Speed 7 knots (kts) Course 246° (WSW) Location N. Canada Basin, ~600 nm north of Barrow, Alaska Depth 3848 m ## GO DEEPER DISCUSSION: (see previous journal for the questions.) The answer to Sunday’s riddle: The sailors are facing each other from opposite sides of

Cruise Day 43 Speed 7 knots (kts) Course 256° (WSW) Location N. Canada Basin, ~650 nm north of Barrow, Alaska Depth 3243 m ## GO DEEPER DISCUSSION: (see previous journal for the questions.) Arctic foxes aren’t very large predators, averaging under 8 lbs. Most Arctic foxes go to

Cruise Day 42 Speed 0 knots (kts) (on station) Course n/a Location N. Canada Basin, ~451 nautical miles south of N. Pole Depth 3458 m ## GO DEEPER DISCUSSION: (see previous journal for the questions.) Both benthic and sea ice life zones offer surfaces to live on (or in)

Cruise Day 41 Speed 6 knots (kts) Course 132° (SE) Location Alpha Ridge, ~427 nautical miles south of N. Pole Depth 2834 m ## GO DEEPER DISCUSSION: (see previous journal for the questions.) The wind chill temperature (sometimes called wind chill factor or just wind chill) is an

Cruise Day 40 Speed 0 knots (kts) (on station) Course n/a Location Alpha Ridge, ~350 nautical miles south of N. Pole Depth 2025 m ## GO DEEPER DISCUSSION: (see previous journal for the questions.) There are five countries with coasts on the Arctic Ocean: The United States