We are in Week 4 of Expedition 395E on the JOIDES Resolution. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_044]
Processing cores from Hole U1560A in the laboratory. Here, the surface of the soft sediment is scraped to even out bumps formed by the splitting process. Once smooth, the archive sections are scanned by a high-resolution CCD camera. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_045]
Other samples are prepared for storage by flushing with nitrogen and sealing them in airtight opaque bags. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_046]
This little crab was one of the only wildlife creatures spotted this week. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_047]
Bill Rhinehardt (Operations Superintendent, IODP JRSO) updating the co-chiefs and EPMs for Expeditions 390 and 393 on the progress made on Expedition 395E – a combined effort to lay the groundwork for their collective mission. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_048]
In the moonpool area, welding the reentry system cone to the casing string for Hole U1560B. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_049]
The reentry system for Hole U1560B is slowly lowered through the moonpool. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_050]
This month’s supermoon accompanies the work of the Siem night crew in the derrick. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_051]
Alyssa Stephens (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) smiles at us from the laboratories. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_052]
Outside, the sun touches the horizon in the South Atlantic. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_053]
A special cross-over with all smiling faces – after 14 days our mask mandate is over. We are COVID-free! (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_054]
In the camp boss office, we are met with a big smile too. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_055]
Likewise, Entier personnel in the galley happily serve meals. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_056]
More smiling faces from Siem personnel beam at us from the moonpool area. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_057]
And even more happy faces from Siem personnel. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_058]
To seal the reentry system, a specified amount of cement is placed at the bottom of the casing. Pictured here is the cement pump in the cement room. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_059]
The view from one of the cameras on the vibration isolated frame (VIT) at 3730 m water depth. Top: drill string in the center, Hole U1560A in the upper right corner, to the right just below is a spot where Hole A was first attempted, and in the lower right corner is the Hole U1560B reentry system. Bottom: The drill string entering Hole U1560B through the cone of the reentry system. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_060]
Mark Higley (Marine Laboratory Specialist, IODP JRSO) attaches the CTD (conductivity-temperature-depth) probe to the VIT frame. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_061]
Aaron DeLoach (Assistant Laboratory Officer, IODP JRSO) cleans the CTD (conductivity-temperature-depth) probe on the catwalk. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_062]
Sunsets are great picture opportunities. (Credit: photo - Alyssa Stephens, IODP JRSO, photoshop – Sandra Herrmann) [Photo ID: exp395E_063]
On that note, here is one of the sunset photographs. (Credit: Sandra Herrmann, IODP JRSO) [Photo ID: exp395E_064]