August 29- NABOS in the news

Till Baumann sits in front of two computers surrounded by scientific equipment.

It was rainy and overcast all day. We are still in the same area where we have been for the last couple of days. The CATS crew continues to work…

August 26-27- ICE!

Close-up of icebergs on open water.

August 26 Ice!!!! I changed to the top bunk in my cabin so I can see out the port holes. This morning when I glanced out, I saw small pieces…

August 28- Kompot

Pitchers of kompot on table with bread and utensils.

Sunny!!! Yay!! We enjoyed the sunshine while it lasted. By early evening it was overcast with rain. I woke up to the biggest iceberg I have seen so far. There…

August 25- Questions from students

Scientist holds up hand with octopus attached to it.

The sun peeked out briefly this morning, the first time in eight days! The decks are still humming, a lot of mooring and CTD recoveries are taking place. Scientists are busy…

August 22- 24- Arctic Ocean

Orange buoys surrounding scientific equipment with material consisting of thin, branching strands that resemble fine roots or hair on the buoys.

August 22 We are hovering to the northwest of Severnaya Zemlya Island. It was an exciting morning for me! After reading and hearing so much about CTDs and moorings, I…

August 21- Kara Sea

Bunk bed in ship with two portholes and striped pink and maroon rug.

The morning started off being overcast with light rain, and we sailed in and out of fog all day, but the sun peeped through briefly this afternoon. We have now…