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Getting Ready for Mobilization!
Getting Ready for Mobilization!
This week CFER is gearing up in preparation for Mobilization on July 8th! This week we have been collecting our PPE, training students in plankton sampling analysis, and testing all of our gear before the at sea testing starts next week. We are so excited to be going back out into the field, and can't wait to bring you all along with us!
June 28th, 2023
Loading The Ship
Loading The Ship
This week we are loading up the ship, preparing for calibration and at-sea trials before we head out on the first leg of the field season; Hawke Channel!
July 5th, 2023
A Whole Lot of Gear
A Whole Lot of Gear
Our team was busy loading up the ship with the equipment yesterday, and can't wait to head out and use it!
Gear Reconstruction and Calibration
Gear Reconstruction and Calibration
The last few days we have been re-assembling our gear and calibrating equipment before we start at sea trials today and tomorrow. We are almost ready to set out on the first leg of the field season!
July 7th, 2023
At Sea Trials
At Sea Trials
The last tasks our crew faced before departing Saturday was testing the equipment at sea! This is to ensure us that all of the equipment and gear works before we depart offshore.
July 7th, 2023
Out To Sea!
Out To Sea!
Under the Marine Conservation Areas project, and in collaboration with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador Region), scientists and students set sail July 8th at 17:00 for the Hawke Channel marine refuge. A full list of research activities conducted can be found on the main page! Follow the rest of this legs trip under the Leg 1 page!
From L-R: Sarah Walsh, Kasun Perera, Meghan Donovan, Martin Dahl, Adam Templeton, Jon Fisher, Robyn Whelan, Rachelle Dove and Hamza Ouchguir.
July 8th, 2023
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