We Asked: What are you thankful for on the R/V Knorr?

Claire McKinley – Dissolved Gas Analyst

In honor of Thanksgiving we asked the science party and crew what they have been thankful for during their time on the ship. On a holiday that is usually spent with close friends and family, there has been a lot of talk about our usual Thanksgiving traditions and how loved ones on shore are spending their day. The Thanksgiving meal began here at 11:30 a.m. in order to insure the optimum number of people could enjoy the meal together. We are all grateful for our stewards who worked very hard to pull off a wonderful turkey that was ready at 11:30 a.m.!

Mary Dzaugis, Sedimentologist: There’s just a lot of things! I am thankful for a good group of people and Kit Kat Bars and Peanut M&Ms.

Tom Lanagan, Mary Dzaugis, and Paul Walczak finish up their Thanksgiving meal.

Chris Moser, OSU Coring Technician: Good Shipmates.

Justine Sauvage, Dissolved Gas Analyst: Beautiful sediment colors, beautiful dissolved oxygen profiles, and beautiful sunrises!

Kira Homola, Geochemist: I am thankful that we have excellent stewards.

Sierra Davis, Geophysicist: I am thankful for all that I have learned and the brand new experiences. And of course for Harry and Lee who often make cake.

Rick Murray, Chief Scientist: Good Shipmates.

David Smith, Microbiologist: The outstanding efforts by the stewards to make sure it feels like Thanksgiving on the ship.

Amy Simoneau, Scientific Services Support Group (SSSG) Technician: Wearing shorts on Thanksgiving.

Claire McKinley, Dissolved Gas Analyst: I am thankful for all of the absolutely lovely human beings on the ship. Everyone is dedicated to the science that we are doing but above that they are dedicated to teaching and learning. I have learned so much in the last six weeks.