The diving period is officially over! The last recovery has been completed, the samples have been processed, the spiky sea bottom rock is in the process of being swept away. We have moved our standup back two hours (now at 8:00) and are slowly adjusting back to a normal workday. That being said, there is plenty to do! The 6-month maintenance period of the submersible is upon us, and therefore a bunch of systems need to be inspected, assessed and in some cases, replaced to the satisfaction of the US Navy. It is a fun time full of wonder, and a lot of paperwork. Long live ALVIN, long live the MATE internship.
