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Antarctic Undersea ROV

Hi Mindy-

Just want to send you warm aloha for a fabulous learning experience. My students and I will be watching and hoping you have a most excellent adventure. Breathe deep and give hugs to all those you love. Their aloha will see you through.

warmly,

Maggie Prevenas and her classes of keiki

Fri, 09/28/2007 - 19:16

Mindy Bell

Thanks Maggie and students!  I am very excited - and I don't have any time to be nervous!  I'll write in a week and let you know how things are going!  Meanwhile, we can all "chill" as my students say!

Sat, 09/29/2007 - 08:58

Kirk Beckendorf

Hi Mindy, I bet you are excited!!!  Can't wait to hear more of your expedition. I really enjoyed your idea of fact/fiction of your science team. Hope you don't mind me stealing it.
We will certainly be following your expedition.
Kirk 

Sat, 09/29/2007 - 11:46

Maggie Prevenas

Hi Mindy-So why are the parkas you all wear down in Antarctica red? And why are the bellys of icebreakers red? Or is that a generality? Just wondering. Always wondering.
warmly,
Maggie 

Wed, 10/03/2007 - 14:36

Mindy Bell

Hi Maggie and everyone,The parkas here are red because then you can see the people against the blue (or gray or white) sky and against the white snow!  They also have a large reflective patch on the back of them so you can be seen in lights at night.
The New Zealanders ("Kiwis") wear bright blue parkas and bib overalls.
Everyone walks like penguins because the parkas are so large you can't move your arms.  It is pretty entertaining to watch a group of people walking! 
The ice breakers with red on the bottom might be a combination of U.S.Coast Guard colors and also anti-fouling paint is reddish.  The bottom of ships are painted with a special "glop" so that organisms can't attach to the bottom of the ships!