Out on the Ocean – Science Work on a Research Vessel

Jun 8, 2023  13:00 - 13:45

(GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Event URL:  https://www.exploringbytheseat.com/lesson/ocean-science-work-research-vessel/
Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants

The Aquatic and Crop Resource Development (ACRD) research center is part of the National Research Council (NRC) and is doing all kinds of research on plants, on land and in the ocean. Most people know kelp or seaweed and other large algae that you can find on the beach, but in our group, we are looking at tiny “plants” in the ocean, called phytoplankton. These are unicellular, meaning they are just one cell, and you need a microscope to see them. Although they are so tiny, they are super important for the ocean and for us. These little critters produce half of the oxygen that we breath and they remove a lot of CO2 from the atmosphere. Our group went on several research cruises to learn more about phytoplankton. Join me as I share what it is like to work on a research vessel and the science that we do.