PhD Life Through My Eyes:
An Honest Blog
It's CTD Appreciation Day! Why CTDs are a big thing and SHOULD be celebrated
Each year on the 22nd January, CTD Appreciation Day is celebrated by marine scientists around the world, mostly on Twitter via the hashtag #CTDAppreciationDay. But why? Well, they form the basis of a large proportion of modern oceanographic measurements. So what are CTDs and how are they used?
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2020: My year in review
I don't know a single person who has said 2020 has been a good year. Unique - most certainly! But good?? Whilst there have been joyful moments, I think we can all agree it's not exactly been great. As 2020 now draws to a close, I've decided to summarise what has been a very chaotic and stressful year for researchers, including myself, across the UK and the world. Without further ado, let's cast our minds to happier times. It begins in January 2020.
Read full post →The PhD Scene and COVID-19: Research during a Pandemic
On the 28th March, I stepped back on dry land after 3 weeks at sea. The research cruise had been cut short due to the worsening global COVID-19 situation. The UK Lockdown had officially started on the 23rd; less than a week before our arrival. Although we had internet access whilst at sea and we knew what we were returning to, nothing could truly prepare us for the months of disruption and "new normal" ahead. Little did I think I would still be working from home nearly 7 months later...
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The Last Ship
Cast your mind back to a time when things were normal -- the second weekend of March 2020. A time before lockdowns and social distancing...
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Moorings: The workhorse of the RAPID project
The RAPID project relies on an array of moorings at 26N: anchored lengths of rope or wire with various scientific instruments attached at specific points. These moorings are left anchored for around 18 months before being recovered on the next cruise...
Read full post →Hello? Hello? Is this thing on?
Welcome to my blog! Yes, you heard that right. A blog. I never thought I'd ever say I've made a blog, but so I have...
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