Third part of trace metal sampling and analysis for CLIVAR S4P aboard the icebreaker and research vessel NB Palmer during in the Southern Ocean. PolarTREC Project: Sea water property changes in the Southern Sea. February 20 - April 23, 2011
Recuperación del fondeo fantasma, un fondeo que se había perdido por diez años en aguas de la Antártida. La recuperación se llevó a cabo durante el crucero CLIVAR S4P abordo del rompe hielos de investigación NB Palmer. Proyecto PolarTREC Sea Water property changes in the Southern Sea.
Sampling of sea water around Antarctica for Oceanographic research aboard the RVIB NBPalmer during the CLIVAR S4P cruise, February 20 to April 23 2011. Film by Juan Botella, Monona Grove High School, as part of the PolarTREC project Seawater Property Changes in the Southern Ocean (polartrec.com)
Recovery of an oceanographic mooring (WHOI) that had been lost in Antarctic waters for 10 years. The recovery took place from the RVIB NB Palmer during the CLIVAR S4P cruise. Video by Juan Botella, Monona Grove High School, for PolarTREC (polartrec.com)
Local news interviews PolarTREC teacher Nell Herrmann about her expedition to Palmer Station, Antarctica. The take a visit to her classroom as well. Video and written article are included.
PolarTREC teacher Juan Botella is interview by a local news station about his work on the NB Palmer. Juan discusses ocean circulation and changes affecting marine organisms. Video and article included.
Plan and run a family fun afternoon or evening with several hands-on activities. Students help run the activity stations and share what they have learned about the Polar Regions. A great culminating activity for a unit on the Arctic, Antarctica, or both, and a fun way to involve families in the learning experience.
Polar Connect event with teacher Juan Botella and researcher, Dr. James Swift who are part of the Seawater Property Changes in the Southern Ocean expedition.