Greetings from aboard the R/V Endeavor. Excitement is in the air as we finish unloading our equipment onto the vessel (picture left). Despite the rainy weather, we still managed to find time to experience the local New England Culture. On Friday, the team visited Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute to meet fellow scientists and toured the world class facilities. We also took a ferry out to Martha's Vineyard and partook in a bus/walking tour of the island. On Sunday, a few members of the team visited Newport, Rhode Island, where we visited one of the famous mansions, Chateau-sur-mer (picture right). Upon arrival back onto the R/V Endeavor, the scientists met for introductions and a brief discussion of experiments that will take place throughout the duration of our trip. Though the horizon looms gloomy, the creative brilliance of these scientists shines like a beacon that cuts through the haze of uncertainty.
~Melissa
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