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Laura Rodriguez, May 19, 2010

NOAA Teacher at Sea
Laura Rodriguez
Aboard NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson
May 24 – June 2, 2012

Mission: Fisheries Surveys
Geographical Area: Eastern Bering Sea
Date: May 19, 2010

Anchorage

View from the Marriott Hotel Downtown Anchorage

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

I left Connecticut this morning at 8:15 AM and arrived in Anchorage at 2:00 PM local time which would be 6:00 PM back home. I’m staying in a beautiful hotel that has amazing views of the mountains that surround Anchorage. Since it’s still early here, I’ve had a chance to walk around town and even do a little window shopping. I had a Sockeye Salmon Salad sandwich (try saying that ten times fast) and salmon chowder. Both were delicious. When I come back after my research cruise, I’m going to try reindeer sausage.

Alaska State Monument, Anchorage

So here’s your challenge today. Alaska just celebrated its 50thanniversary of statehood last year. It became the 49th state in 1959. Research Alaska’s history and post at least one interesting fact. Try to find something a little different.

View of the Mountains from Anchorage
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Laura Rodriguez, May 13, 2010

The Oscar Dyson

The NOAA ship that I will be on is called the Oscar Dyson. Visit the homepage at :http://www.moc.noaa.gov/od/index.htm

Explore the webiste,  find and post 1 piece of information about the Oscar Dyson and its crew that you think is really interesting.

Then post one question you have about the ship and its crew that you would like me to find out while I’m on board.

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Laura Rodriguez, May 10, 2010

NOAA Teacher at Sea
Laura Rodriguez
Aboard NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson
May 24 – June 2, 2012

Mission: Fisheries Surveys
Geographical Area: Eastern Bering Sea
Date: May 10, 2010

Getting Ready to go to sea

I leave for Dutch Harbor, Alaska in 9 days for my adventure on board the Oscar Dyson. I need to start getting ready. First I have to find out what the weather is like around Dutch Harbor. To help me, find the answers to the following questions and post in the comment section. 1. What is the latitude and longitude of Dutch Harbor, Alaska? 2. What is the average high and low temperature in May and June? 3. What is the average rainfall? 4. when will the sun rise on May 20th and when will it set?