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"Paul Dayton’s contributions to Scripps and the science of marine ecology have been virtually unparalleled,” said Scripps Institute of Oceanography Director Charles Kennel. Dayton’s career has been motivated by the belief that one must understand nature to protect it, and he has attempted to use

Yes boys, we will be home again, But our hearts will still be faithful to this Southern land of ours, Though we wander in English meadows ‘mid the scent of English flowers, When the soft southerly breeze shakes the blossom away from the thorn, And flings from the wild rose cup, the shining gift of

Today’s quote comes from the outhouse wall again. It is our 4th day in camp, and though we don’t have a smooth routine as every day varies by our main job to do for SCINI science, there are some things that happen each day. Bathroom reading consists of student notes to Dr. Bowser Every 3-4 hours we

"Dear Dr. Bowser, Thank you. I liked the dynamite. From, Bryan” This young student's thank you note to Dr. Sam Bowser (who studies Antarctic foraminifera) is on the outhouse wall at New Harbor camp. We could have used some dynamite today! We started with a big breakfast and got out to the far dive

The past few days and the upcoming ones have become even busier then I think I could realize. Lollie (she is on the Oden Expedition leaving after me), had a set of extreme cold weather clothing sent to us to show our students and our schools following with us. It was definitely not what they

We have a great view of Erebus from New Harbor. Apsley Cherry-Garrard, an early explorer with both Scott and Shackleton, described seeing Erebus for the first time. "I have seen Fuji, the most dainty and graceful of all mountains; and also Kinchinjunga: only Michel Angelo among men could have

Location: Punta Arenas, Chile Two months ago as I was moving my things into my room on the Palmer I remember thinking I was the luckiest person in the world. Today, two months later and my last day on the Palmer, I am the most grateful. Twenty years ago when I started my teaching career I never

"Watch out kids. There's a lot of ice around here." Quote by D.C. in 2005 found on the wall of the Jamesway at New Harbor. He said this after slipping on the ice and landing on his rear end. We are so happy to be at New Harbor! We woke up this morning, had an early breakfast, and then got on our