Embarking on the Meteor cruise CYRTACI was a journey that we, a group of early-career researchers and students, looked forward to very much. This blogpost will give an insight into our pre-cruise expectations and our actual experiences. Our expectations were a mixture of curiosity and uncertainty, as we were looking forward to doing some science […]
Sailing with Flo: A Technician’s adventures on the METEOR
When it comes to roles at sea that bridge deck operations and the science team, every ship needs a Flo. Meet Florian Evers, the marine core technician in the geology division at Geomar Kiel. Originally a sport-boat technician, Flo took a leap a decade ago to apply for a position as a marine equipment technician […]