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Foghorns- For most of the cruise, we have had cloudy days with the sun breaking through each day. Although it has been hazy for viewing distant landforms, I have still managed to amass hundreds of photographs documenting the transit. This afternoon, we are surrounded by fog. The foghorn is

Return to Civilization Today's walk from my tent to the dining hall was different than it had been the previous 45 mornings. I took one last look at my surroundings and marveled at how after such a long period I still had the same level of appreciation and wonder that I did when we arrived back

Maps for almost everything- Knowing where you are, where you have been, and where you are going are very important on the Healy. The Coast Guard needs the information for navigation; the scientists need the information for documentation. Where are the answers? Satellite information and sensors on

A lot has happened in the past 48 hours. I last checked in at the closing of Aug. 8 thinking that all was buttoned up neatly. Field work done, heading out on Friday…pack things up and cast off. Well, later on Wednesday night (post journal) we got a message from UNIS logistics. The logistics

Departing Dutch As the tugboat assisted the USCGC Healy to turn about in the harbor, the Coast Guard were lowering flags, untying and stowing lines, and piloting the ship. With cameras in hand, the scientists were active observers as the expedition got under way. The next stop will be the Bering

Today is my last full day in the Arctic. Tomorrow will mark the 46th day I've been north of the Arctic Circle. It's really hard to believe that we've been here for more than 6 weeks already! The constant daylight, combined with an endless amount of things to do (work and play) makes the days run

Aloha Alaska? you might be wondering…. Well, yes if that’s the only postage stamp available from the Post Office for our Springs School Student Polar-Postcards from Barrow Alaska to New York! Springs students from kindergarten through 8th grade made their own polar-decorated postcards this past

A stop at a marine supply store What could be more fun than a visit to a marine store on an island where most people work the water for their livelihood? Not much…except maybe a dark cherry with chocolate ice cream cone. On my way back to the Healy, I stopped at LFS Marine Supplies to check it out