October 25, 2024
These last couple of days have been very busy. The last float deployments were very close to each other and somehow, I didn’t sleep much. Today, October 25, marked the last of the deployments in the Repositioning voyage of the National Geographic Resolution. The deployment occurred in the morning, with a big swell mastered perfectly by the officers and the deck team. Amazing work!!
Cyance was adopted by the ROV team at Atlantis STEAM in Clinton, WA. This is the name of their “varsity” ROV competition team.
The name represents a mash-up of Cyan (blue for oceans/water) and Science; hence, “Cyance” for water science.
Cyance (Float-ID #1583) was deployed around 41° S, 80° W. Many gathered to witness the last deployment. It was so great to see the curiosity and excitement of the crew for what the BGC floats do!
Artwork on Cyance float.
We’ll arrive in Puerto Montt, Chile tomorrow. This will be the end of my voyage aboard of the National Geographic Resolution. A huge thanks to the officers and the whole crew (top team!!!), always ready to help, accommodate my requests and making sure all the floats were deployed safely. And they made my time on board unforgettable… I will truly miss everybody, and I’ll keep the beautiful memories of these days deep in my heart. Farewell, Resolution Number One!!
Don’t forget to look for real-time data from this and other BGC floats on the GO-BGC website. Use one of the interactive maps to look for Cyance—just search for the Float-ID 1583. You can also find information on key parameters measured by each adopted float on the AdoptAFloatViz page.
Check the GO-BGC array in real time and stay tuned to hear about the next float deployments!
About the Author—Isa Rosso is a hybrid physical oceanographer with extensive experience in numerical models, ocean observations, and satellite data, with a deep passion for being at sea, where she can truly experience the power and beauty of our oceans.