Science at Sea

It’s not that life ashore is distasteful to me, but life at sea is better. — Francis Drake

While I enjoy the opportunity to document any and all scientific endeavors, my niche over the past seven years has been capturing research, exploration, and conservation efforts at sea. Since 2018, I have lived and worked aboard eight different research vessels and worked with dozens of academic institutions, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. This collection of photos highlights just a few memorable moments from 25 different expeditions.

**Fly high for the best view:** An aerial drone shot of the E/V Nautilus, just off the coast of Maui | October 2022

**All smiles after a day on the seafloor:** Rosa Léon Zayas emerges from HOV *Alvin* after her first dive in the famous submersible | August 2022

Jess Sandoval holds a deep sea brittle star on the aft deck of E/V Nautilus, collected by ROV Hercules off the Channel Islands | October 2020 — **Hold infinity in the palm of your hand.** Jess Sandoval holds a deep sea brittle star on the aft deck of E/V *Nautilus*, collected by ROV *Hercules* off the Channel Islands | October 2020

**In the belly of the beast:** Josh Tetarenko changes the main hydraulic pump on ROV *Hercules* aboard E/V Nautilus | July 2023

**Vibrant skies over rough seas:** After three weeks of enduring storms in the North Atlantic, the *Sarmiento de Gamboa* sails back to Vigo, Spain | May 2021

Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins jump in front of the bow of R/V Falkor near Monterey, California | October 2018 — **Jumping for joy:** Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins jump in front of the bow of R/V *Falkor* near Monterey, California | October 2018

Jess Sandoval pilots Argus from the control van of E/V Nautilus | September 2019 — **Intense concentration:** Jess Sandoval pilots Argus from the control van of E/V *Nautilus* | September 2019

Samples from the Blake Watkins collection aboard the R/V Kiloa Moana. From left to right: a glass squid, a remora, and a spiny lobster larvae. — **Welcome to the freak show:** Samples from the Blake Watkins collection aboard the R/V *Kiloa Moana*. From left to right: a glass squid, a remora, and a spiny lobster larvae | July 2019

The R/V Laurence M. Gould stationed in Andvord Bay, Antarctica | March 2018 — **Home away from home:** The R/V *Laurence M. Gould* stationed in Andvord Bay, Antarctica | March 2018

Fitter Albert Barcelo fabricates a new part for a piece of scientific equipment in the engine room workshop of R/V Falkor | July 2018 — **Make it work:** Fitter Albert Barcelo fabricates a new part for a piece of scientific equipment in the engine room workshop of R/V *Falkor* | July 2018

The bridge windows of R/V Falkor reflect sunset over San Francisco, California | October 2018 — **Leaving port:** The bridge windows of R/V *Falkor* reflect sunset over San Francisco, California | October 2018

Marine technician Julia Carleton assists with maneuvering a storage crate onto the deck of the Laurence M. Gould at Palmer Station, Antarctica | February 2018 — **Women’s Work:** Marine technician Julia Carleton assists with maneuvering a storage crate onto the deck of the *Laurence M. Gould* at Palmer Station, Antarctica | February 2018

**Another day at the office:** Chief Scientist Ari Friedlaender prepares to tag a minke whale in Andvord Bay, Antarctica | February 2018

Chief Officer Jason Garwood watches the sunrise over the northeastern Pacific from the bridge of R/V Falkor | June 2018 — **Morning Ritual:** Chief Officer Jason Garwood watches the sunrise over the northeastern Pacific from the bridge of R/V *Falkor* | June 2018

To learn more about my experiences living and working at sea, check out the following blog features: 100 Days at Sea, Press Repeat, Ease at Sea, The Pago Files: Patience, Benthic Beckoning, The Marvels of Deep Sea Mud, Welcome to the Octocone, Ocean Flair at Footprint Reef, Send in the Robots, Conversations at Sea, Mana Wahine, See Who They Can Become, Build your own Dream, and Precious Time.