R/V Melville
This afternoon
we reached the first waypoint. Our position is approximately 2
degrees North, 101 degrees West. The main task of the day was
to prepare the first dredge for sampling, which will begin in
a few days time. The science crew got to operate the crane (see
photo) and assemble the dredge (see photo). We have passed safely
through “hurricane alley,” the region above approximately 5 degrees
latitude where hurricanes most commonly form. The weather is expected
to remain mainly smooth and cloudy in our study area near the
equator. By Carrie Donnelly
