PRISM Seminars

Nathaniel B. Palmer (NBP) left Punta Arenas, Chile on December 24th at 10:00am and meandered around the southern tip of the South American continent (The Strait of Magellan) and after a couple of days of non-stop cruising we hit the Drake Passage which in itself was an exciting experience. 

The science group on board of NBP thus far hosted four separate PRISM seminars after a general overview of the project by Dennis McGillicuddy (WHOI). The seminars were given by John Klinck (ODU), Pete Sedwick (ODU), Walker Smith (VIMS) and Tom Bibby (University of Southampton). The speakers all brought different perspectives to the table  spanning from the physical oceanography of the Ross Sea to the biogeochemistry/nutrient dynamics and primary production.  

We are currently approaching the Antarctic Circle and a "crossing ceremony" will be held as part of the tradition. Stay tuned on this and other developments.