We've started our homeward journey! Gradually leaving the main science area behind while pausing for CTD's on the way.
We have reached Thwaites Glacier
26 February 2019 | Anna WåhlinWe have reached Thwaites! Storm brewing for tomorrow. We have a few hours for charting the seafloor until it breaks.
Bye bye civilization
29 January 2019 | Anna WåhlinNathaniel B. Palmer has left Punta Arenas now and is heading for the Southern Ocean.
Ready for the Southern Ocean
28 January 2019 | Anna WåhlinAll ready for the NBP19-02 cruise now after two weeks of preparation in Punta Arenas.
Busy weeks in the Amundsen Sea
8 February 2016 | Anna WåhlinWe've had busy weeks in the Amundsen Sea, some days with work around the clock, but now it's finally time for a new blog post.
Busy days on board Araon
19 January 2016 | Anna WåhlinOne of our missions was to pick up a couple of submerged moorings, which have been measuring various parameters during the two years since we were here the last time. But we have had some setbacks on board.
Our days have been devoted to testing the equipment
14 January 2016 | Anna WåhlinWe have been on our way for a week now and have started to get into the routines on board. We have entered the ice and saw the first icebergs.
Perfekta förhållanden
13 January 2014 | Anna WåhlinVi är nu djupt inne i Amundsenhavet och så långt söderut vi kommer att komma på den här expeditionen.
Väntar på en försenad båt
21 December 2013 | Anna WåhlinFörsta etappen av resan söderut är avklarad. Vi befinner oss i Christchurch, Nya Zeeland, där vi väntar på isbrytaren Araon som är fem dagar försenad.