Following our weekend return from BATS/HYDRO station, we demobilized on Monday and prepared for our next upcoming cruise- an oceanography trip with students from Oxford.
The cruise follows the same routine of any regular BATS/HYDRO cruise, so, many of our operations were repetitive. The only difference? – I held my own shift again. After our short stint with Oxford, we transited back to BIOS, just in time for a BBQ and my intern talk. As per regulation of BIOS, every intern is required to give an introduction and final talk. My talk was multi-functional, as I will also be presenting at RVTEC this year. A crowded room full of potential job seekers is a little more intimating than speaking to students- nonetheless, the talk was good practice for what is to come.
Now, the crux of my story: Hamilton, the big city of Bermuda
After months of preparation, we set sail to Hamilton for a PR event. The event’s main purpose was to broadcast our research vessel to donors, trustees and board members, as well as the BATS program. The day was full of tours (lead by mwah) introducing the vessel, its research technology, and crew. After a long day of tours, we made our way to the hotel for a viewing of the PBS documentary “The Fate of Carbon” featuring the AE, BATS program, and recent MATE intern Mason Schettig. Seriously, check it out- I know you want to. Walking through the capital of Bermuda was magical, and as soon as it began, we transited back.
We have lots of preparation for our upcoming cruise in Puerto Rico- which has been a little chaotic. For anyone, for is reading: My post is following hurricane Maria- so, it will be interesting to see how our cruise to Puerto Rico goes…