NOAA Teacher at Sea
Deb Novak
Aboard NOAA Ship Oregon II
August 10 – 25, 2012
Mission: Shark Long-line Survey
Geographical Area: Gulf of Mexico
Date: Saturday, August 25, 2012
Science and Technology Log:
All of our data has been collected and entered and we have cleaned the Oregon II Science lab equipment and spaces to leave it sparkling for Shark Long line survey Leg 3. I will be watching for the final report and also checking out where the tagged sharks wander via web. Like all things in science the conclusions will lead to new questions to refine or expand the search for knowledge.
Personal Log:
We did stop fishing early in order to dock and give NOAA time to prepare the Oregon II and all the crew time to prepare their houses well in advance of Isaac. As we headed toward the Pascagoula River I saw many of the oil rigs and oil tankers located in the Gulf of Mexico. I know that they are also getting ready for the possibility of a Hurricane.
I will miss the people and the boat and most of all the water…
We docked at the NOAA Pascagoula Lab. I learned a new term “Dock Rocks”. Now that I am on dry land I still get nauseous and motion sick due to my inner ear compensating for the expected motion of the boat…This should go away in a few days. What will remain are the wonderful memories and lessons learned while on the Oregon II. I can’t wait to share my pictures, stories and new science activities with Manzano Day School teachers and students, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science and anyone else who will listen to me.
A great big Thank You to NOAA, the Teacher at Sea Program and everyone on board the Oregon II for the 2012 Shark Long-line survey Leg 2.
Love that you included a shot from your fave spot on deck!
Will look forward to a time when more photos can be shared.